The Class Athlete Podcast is hosted by the founder of The Class Athlete youth sports athletic league, Roy Bova along with Co-host Patrick Sirmeyer. Roy has over 20 years of experience in running and operating youth sports leagues where he and his team have placed emphasis on the devlopment of children to grow and become individuals of strong character, discipline and athletic abilities. In this podcast series, Roy and Patrick interview coaches, parents and former athletes to dig into the details of what is take to raise a first class child through sports.
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The Class Athlete Podcast is hosted by the founder of The Class Athlete youth sports athletic league, Roy Bova along with Co-host Patrick Sirmeyer. Roy has over 20 years of experience in running and operating youth sports leagues where he and his team have placed emphasis on the devlopment of children to grow and become individuals of strong character, discipline and athletic abilities. In this podcast series, Roy and Patrick interview coaches, parents and former athletes to dig into the details of what is take to raise a first class child through sports.
Developing healthy habits in children through proper exercise & diet
The Class Athlete
33 minutes 13 seconds
7 months ago
Developing healthy habits in children through proper exercise & diet
Summary
In this episode of the Class Athlete Podcast, hosts Patrick Sirmeyer and Roy Bova welcome Amy Cheek, a fitness instructor with a background in sports science, to discuss her new initiative, C3 Fit, aimed at promoting youth fitness. Amy shares her journey from athletic training to group fitness instruction, emphasizing the importance of instilling healthy habits in children. The conversation explores the structure of her classes, the significance of community and nutrition, and the challenges of youth inactivity in today's digital age. Amy's passion for helping kids build confidence and enjoy physical activity shines through as she discusses her vision for C3 Fit and the positive impact it can have on the community.
Takeaways
Amy Cheek has a background in sports science and fitness.C3 Fit aims to instill healthy habits in youth.Classes are designed to be fun and engaging for kids.Gamification is key to keeping children involved in fitness.Nutrition education is crucial for growing bodies.C3 Fit focuses on building confidence and community.The program caters to both athletes and non-athletes.Youth inactivity is a growing concern in today's society.Amy's classes are structured to include warm-ups, games, and strength training.The importance of movement for overall health is emphasized.
Sound Bites
"Gamifying everything keeps them involved.""It's been so rewarding.""We need to be fueling them properly.""I hope to fill that void.""Confidence is so important.""It was an unforgettable experience."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to C3 Fit and Guest Background04:30 Amy Cheek's Journey in Fitness and Youth Sports07:28 Vision for C3 Fit and Ideal Clientele11:21 Class Structure and Gamification of Fitness15:42 Community Impact and Nutrition Awareness19:39 Statistics on Youth Activity and Screen Time20:30 Building Confidence and Community in Youth Fitness24:10 Experiences at the Final Four Championship28:09 Closing Thoughts and Future Aspirations
The Class Athlete
The Class Athlete Podcast is hosted by the founder of The Class Athlete youth sports athletic league, Roy Bova along with Co-host Patrick Sirmeyer. Roy has over 20 years of experience in running and operating youth sports leagues where he and his team have placed emphasis on the devlopment of children to grow and become individuals of strong character, discipline and athletic abilities. In this podcast series, Roy and Patrick interview coaches, parents and former athletes to dig into the details of what is take to raise a first class child through sports.
