June 2025 Monthly Newsletter

Welcome to our June newsletter! As the days get longer and the weather warms up, we're excited to bring you the latest updates and additions to our class schedule, just in time for summer.

Introducing: Our NEW Speed & Agility Class!

We are thrilled to announce a brand new addition to our summer lineup: Speed & Agility! This dynamic class is designed to enhance your athletic performance, regardless of your fitness level.

What is Speed & Agility?

This class focuses on improving your ability to accelerate, decelerate, and change direction quickly and efficiently. Through a series of drills and exercises, you'll work on:

1. Explosive power: Develop the strength and quickness to launch into action.
2. Reaction time: Sharpen your reflexes to respond faster to movement.
3. Coordination: Improve the synchronized movement of your body.
4. Balance: Enhance stability during rapid changes in direction.

Benefits of Speed & Agility

Participating in Speed & Agility classes offers a wide range of benefits, including:

1. Improved Athletic Performance: Whether you're an athlete or simply enjoy recreational sports, these skills will translate directly to better performance on the field or court.
2. Increased Calorie Burn: The high-intensity nature of speed and agility drills makes for an excellent cardiovascular workout, helping you burn more calories.
3. Enhanced Injury Prevention: By strengthening supporting muscles and improving coordination, you can reduce your risk of common sports-related injuries.
4. Boosted Overall Fitness: This class challenges your body in new ways, leading to improvements in stamina, strength, and endurance.
5. Mental Sharpness: The quick decision-making required in agility drills can also sharpen your mental focus and cognitive function.

Join us for Speed & Agility starting June 23rd and discover a new way to challenge your body and mind! Check the schedule below for class times.

**NEW Foundations of Strength & Movement (Ages 8–12)

This fun, energetic class is designed to give young athletes the tools they need to move well, build strength, and reduce risk for injury—all in a supportive, encouraging environment.

We’ll focus on:

1. Foundational strength training using bodyweight and age-appropriate resistance
2. Proper movement patterns like squats, hinges, and lunges
3. Safe jump and landing technique to protect growing joints
4. Coordination, balance, and core control to support all sports and activities

Kids will learn how to move with confidence and build healthy habits that support athletic performance and reduce injury risk—all while having fun and staying active!

Perfect for any young athlete ready to build a strong foundation.

All Styles of Dance!

This class is designed specifically for all dancers looking to take their performance to the next level through a blend of cross-training, strength, mobility, flexibility, and balance work: all tailored to the unique demands of dance.

Through intentional movement and education, dancers will:

1. Build functional strength to support jumps, turns, and lifts
2. Enhance joint mobility and flexibility to allow for safe, fluid movement
3. Improve balance and proprioception for better control in choreography and performance
4. Increase core and lower body power to support turnout, leg extensions, and posture
5. Reduce risk of injuries through smart training strategies and anatomical awareness
6. Explore basic anatomy and biomechanics as they relate to dance
7. Learn what true turnout means and how to train it safely
8. How to improve posture, alignment, and extension
9. How the body’s systems work together in movement and performance

Whether you’re a competitive classical dancer or Irish Step dancer or looking to support your dance training, this class provides a solid foundation for performance and longevity.

We're also excited to announce even more specialized classes and flexible packages for Summer 2025! These offerings are designed to cater to a variety of ages and fitness goals, running from June 23rd to August 30th (10 weeks).

Our Strength & Conditioning classes are open to all levels, ages 11 and up. Class sizes are limited to 6 athletes per instructor, ensuring personalized attention. We recommend attending 2-3 times per week. Please sign up online at least 3 hours before class, as space is limited. These classes run from June 23rd to August 30th (10 weeks).

What it entails:

Our Strength & Conditioning classes focus on building overall physical resilience and performance. Through a variety of exercises, participants will improve:

1. Muscle Strength: Develop stronger muscles to support athletic movements and daily activities.
2. Endurance: Enhance the body's ability to sustain prolonged physical activity.
3. Power: Improve the ability to generate force quickly, essential for explosive movements.
4. Balance & Coordination: Enhance the body's ability to maintain equilibrium and perform smooth, controlled movements.
5. Stability: Strengthen core and supporting muscles for better balance and injury prevention.
6. Technique: Learn proper and safe lifting techniques and overall exercise form to maximize effectiveness and reduce risk of injury.

These classes are designed to challenge individuals at their own pace while providing the foundation for improved athletic performance and overall fitness.

FULL SUMMER SCHEDULE

Strength & Conditioning Packages:

These packages must be used by one person during the Summer 2025 session (June 16th - August 30th).

Specialty Classes for Summer: All DancersThese specialized classes are designed to enhance technique and mobility for dancers of all styles.

Dance Specialty Class Pricing:

Remember if you get injured, have an injury or want to have a full head to toe evaluation we are certified athletic trainers licensed in Massachusetts and can offer so many more things for you other than classes listed above!

To learn more please see our website www.empoweringathletesllc.com

or call 781-855-0004

Good luck to all our Dancers, especially our Irish and Classical dancers heading to Nationals! We're rooting for you! Keep us posted on your journey and send us pictures!

Like always, please try to schedule appointments on our website at empoweringathletesllc.com or through our app. If you don't see something available that fits your schedule, please use the waitlist feature; this helps us a lot!

As always, if you have a concern or thought, please don't hesitate to reach out!

Thank

Empowering Athletes Team