There’s finally a fun gym that is designed specifically for kids and it's recently opened at Cedar Square in Fourways, Sandton.
Their state-of-the-art 1000sqm gym facility has been custom built and specially designed for children between the ages of 18 months to 15 years, but their little kids play area is great for kids younger than 18 months.
The Kids Gym is equipped with access control & CCTV for your child’s safety. Their kid-size fitness equipment includes treadmills and bicycles imported from America, and they also have a range of specially designed equipment for age appropriate movement activities to improve balance, coordination, strength, flexibility and
These facilities, coupled with their qualified and passionate trainers makes for the perfect environment for a healthy, happy workout space for fun and fitness. This is no ordinary "gym", and is a fun stimulating venue to stimulate kids and help burn off some energy.
Our best advice is to have a look at their walk in classes and see which one would work best for your child, or children. If you love it, then you can sign up for a membership where you get discounts. But, don't just go whenever - because maybe there won't be a class on for your child's age.
There is a coffee shop called the Ninja Bean Café that has a popcorn machine, coffee's and coolies, and toasties etc. It's health-oriented with its healthy drinks and organic low-GI snacks.
What is great is that there is a spot to set up your kids birthday party and because it's all indoors - you don't have to worry about a nip in the air, or a downpour.
There is even a camera screen in the coffee shop so you can watch your children playing on the screen, and the kids will be supervised by the trainers in their classes so it really is stress-free.
The class that we attended included a water break with water cups and water provided, and a singing session directed on big screens - where the kids could watch the dance-moves and sing along.
The different zones in the gym include:
The Ninja Zone – A thrilling new sport which is a fusion of gymnastics, martial arts, obstacle training, freestyle movement and tumbling.
The Ball Zone – An area dedicated to age appropriate ball skills such as throwing, catching, kicking and hitting. All fundamental ball skills are taught as well as sport specific skills.
The Jumping Zone – Offers a 12m trampoline track and a 12m airtrack (spring mat) where children can easily and safely learn to jump and develop basic agility skills, necessary for strength and gross motor skill development. We also have dedicated tumbling classes where kids can learn to do somersaults and much more!
The Balance and Hanging Zone – This area focuses on hanging and balance skills, kids can walk on a slack-lines, hang upside down on the hanging ropes, rings and trapezes, with different heights and difficulties for different ages
The Fitness Zone – Offers imported kid’s size fitness equipment from the USA, which includes treadmills, exercise bikes, moonwalkers and rowing machines (all age appropriate, but definitely more for the older kids).
The Rhythm Zone – A foam carpeted area with 8 metres of mirror, where age appropriate sessions offer aerobics, dance, skipping and core strengthening classes.
WALK-IN OPTIONS
1 hour gym session: Monday to Thursday @ R125pp (includes non-slip Kids Gym socks) / Friday to Sunday @ R150pp (includes non-slip Kids Gym socks). If you already have Kids Gym Socks bring them with each time and save R25 on entry! 2 hour Playzone session: R60 for 2hrs
(please check website to see if prices have changed or increased)
MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
Membership offers great value. Pay one price per month.
Members have the first choice of bookings and can make advance bookings online.
Members have FREE access to the PlayZone. Memberships are on a DEBIT ORDER option only. R100 Registration Fee per child due on Sign Up, and you're looking at (from) R299 per month, for 25 classes which works out to R12 a lesson. However, there are other packages with less class amounts.
OPENING TIMES:
Monday – Thursday: 09:00 to 18:00
Friday: 09:00 to 19:00
Saturday: 09:00 to 17:00
Sunday: 09:00 to 15:00
Public holidays: 09:00 to 15:00
For more information about The Kids Gym, you can contact them on 010 601 6444 or email jhb@thekidsgym.co.za.
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