Slainte

Build Strength. Prevent Injury. Create Lifelong Habits.

Your teenage years are crucial for developing proper movement patterns that will serve you for life. Sláinte’s youth programs combine evidence-based resistance training with education to help you build confidence, prevent injuries, and establish a foundation for lifelong health.

Build Strength. Prevent Injury. Create Lifelong Habits.

Your teenage years are crucial for developing proper movement patterns that will serve you for life. Sláinte’s youth programs combine evidence-based resistance training with education to help you build confidence, prevent injuries, and establish a foundation for lifelong health.

Safe Strength Training for Growing Bodies

Sláinte’s youth program is specifically designed for teens ages 12-17, using resistance band training that builds strength without stressing growing joints and bones. Our app-based workouts focus on proper movement patterns, injury prevention, and creating positive exercise habits that last a lifetime.

 

Whether you’re a competitive athlete or new to fitness, our program meets you where you are and progresses at your pace – all from the convenience and privacy of home.

Safe Strength Training for Growing Bodies

Sláinte’s youth program is specifically designed for teens ages 12-17, using resistance band training that builds strength without stressing growing joints and bones. Our app-based workouts focus on proper movement patterns, injury prevention, and creating positive exercise habits that last a lifetime.

 

Whether you’re a competitive athlete or new to fitness, our program meets you where you are and progresses at your pace – all from the convenience and privacy of home.

Why Youth Need Specialized Training

Your Body Is Still Growing – Train Smart

Why Youth Need Specialized
Training

Your Body Is Still Growing – Train Smart

The Growing Body Challenge

Your growth plates haven’t fused yet, making them vulnerable to injury from heavy weights or improper form. Traditional weightlifting can cause stress fractures, joint damage, or growth plate injuries that affect you for life.

Why Resistance Bands Are Perfect

Johns Hopkins Medical recommends resistance band training as the safest form of resistance exercise for developing bodies. Bands provide variable resistance that strengthens muscles without stressing joints or growth plates.

The Critical
Window

Your teenage years are when your body learns movement patterns that become automatic for life. Train with proper form now, and you’ll move correctly forever. Develop bad habits, and you’ll spend years trying to unlearn them – if injuries don’t stop you first.

Take the First Step Today

Your health journey is unique to your age, abilities, and goals. Discover how Sláinte’s evidence-based approach can help you achieve better health outcomes safely and conveniently.

Take the First
Step Today

Your health journey is unique to your age, abilities, and goals. Discover how Sláinte’s evidence-based approach can help you achieve better health outcomes safely and conveniently.

Questions Parents and Teens Ask

Questions
Parents and
Teens Ask

Will this stunt my growth? 

No. Resistance band training is recommended by medical professionals as the safest form of strength training for developing bodies. It promotes healthy bone development without the risks associated with heavy weightlifting.

I’m not athletic – is this still for me?

Absolutely. Our programs are designed for all fitness levels and interests. Whether you’re a varsity athlete or someone who’s never enjoyed sports, you’ll find success with our approach.

How much time does it require?

Most sessions are 20-30 minutes, 2-3 times per week. The program is designed to fit around school, homework, and other activities.

Will this help with sports performance?

Definitely. Proper strength training improves power, speed, and endurance while reducing injury risk. Many teen athletes see improvements in their sport performance within weeks of starting the program.

Still have questions?

We’re here to help you with any inquiries.

Will this stunt my growth? 

No. Resistance band training is recommended by medical professionals as the safest form of strength training for developing bodies. It promotes healthy bone development without the risks associated with heavy weightlifting.

I’m not athletic – is this still for me?

Absolutely. Our programs are designed for all fitness levels and interests. Whether you’re a varsity athlete or someone who’s never enjoyed sports, you’ll find success with our approach.

How much time does it require?

Most sessions are 20-30 minutes, 2-3 times per week. The program is designed to fit around school, homework, and other activities.

Will this help with sports performance?

Definitely. Proper strength training improves power, speed, and endurance while reducing injury risk. Many teen athletes see improvements in their sport performance within weeks of starting the program.

Still have questions?

We’re here to help you with any inquiries.