Description:

Join other CMT youth for weekly semi-private exercise sessions! This fun and upbeat workout will focus on the key issues that come from having CMT. Sessions will be led by a trainer who lives with CMT, creating a level of comfort and understanding between teacher and student. These sessions will help your child or teen develop confidence in everyday life, and foster friendships with other youth living with CMT. There will be a focus on strength training and balance, but we’ll make it enjoyable and fun.

 

Sessions will be semi-private (2 - 3 participants) so each individual will benefit from the attention of a private sessions, but get the opportunity to connect with others in the same age group who have CMT. 

 

All exercises will have seated options, and standing variations will be shown where applicable. At the end of each session, we’ll do some floor exercises and stretches. If your child or teen is not comfortable coming to the floor, this portion can be done on a bed or couch. 

 

Weekly sessions are 50 mins and in between sessions, the participants will be assigned exercises and stretches on the Everfit exercise app.​

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​Exercises will focus on: 

*Improving balance and stability

*Strengthening the body as a whole, with a focus on the legs

*Working on trunk strength to improve walking and standing endurance

*Functional mobility: getting up from a chair, walking up stairs, and/or transfers

*Corrective exercises that can help to reduce pain due to muscle imbalances

*Ankle and full body flexibility

 

Age Groups:

Pre-teens: 10 - 13

Teens: 14 - 17

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Cost for Youth Membership: $125 usd / Month

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What's included:

*Weekly 50 min semi-private exercise sessions conducted on Google Meet

*Weekly exercise plans assigned on the Everfit app

*Access to our CMT friendly on demand video library ​

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About the Trainer: Riss McKinnon

With more than 20 years of teaching experience, Riss has worked with kids of all ages, from toddlers as young as two through to adults, helping them build confidence, strength, and a love of movement. Diagnosed with CMT at 13, Riss has firsthand experience training as a professional dancer and adapting movement for CMT, giving her a unique understanding of how to help kids move safely, confidently, and joyfully.

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How it works:

Call us directly at 928-476-0485 or fill out form below and a member from our team will reach out.

As we develop the sessions, we will be sending an availability form for you to fill out. From there, we will do our best to place your child with others with similar availability in their age range.