JOIN US AT THE PROGRESSIVE GYM

One of the best places in Nassau County to play!

** February Break Stay-n-Play**

Mon. Feb. 20- Fri. Feb. 24

9:30-12:30, 1:00-4:00

Member: $30- first child. $5 off for sibling

Non-member: $35-first child. $5 off for sibling

Pack a snack and socks

*Reservation must be paid in advanced. CASH ONLY** 516 775-5545

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** February Break Open Gym**

9:30-4:00pm

1-1/2 hour session $10 members, $15 non-members. Sibling discount $5.

This is not a drop off. Parent/Guardian must be in the gym to supervise your child.

Please call to reserve a spot for open gym. CASH ONLY

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Saturdays starting 2/18 @ 8:00am

Sundays starting 2/19 @ 10:00am

Tuesdays starting 2/21 @ 1:15pm

Fridays starting 2/24 @ 7:30pm

****Please call to RSVP your spot – 20 person max****

Progressive Gymnastics

2200 Marcus Ave.

Lake Success, NY 11040

Carolina Colletti  718. 490.5939

We had my son Jackson’s fifth birthday party at Progressive Gym and I wanted to send a letter for such a successful party thanks to the whole staff at Progressive!

When my husband and I walked in with party favors, a cake, soda, cups, etc., the pleasant and courteous staff came running over to help us get everything inside.  They also made sure to greet all our guests and take presents from them, which were then placed in bags for us to take home.  The kids had such a fun time with the attentive staff on-hand in the gym area during the party.  Some kids that started off on the shy-side soon broke out of their shells and had a wonderful time.  The parents were extremely appreciative of this.  When it came time to have pizza and cake, the staff was on top of everyone to make sure not a cup or plate was empty.  All the food that was left over was then placed in bags for us to take home.  They didn’t forget a thing!  I had brought in goodie bags of our own and they helped to pass out not only the ones provided by the gym, but also ours.  When my husband was putting everything in the car to go home, the staff was quick to ask if he needed any help.  Needless to say, I’ve been receiving phone calls from the parents to say what a great time they had and what a wonderful place Progressive Gym is!

I’ve had and been to many parties, but I’ve never experienced such professionalism from beginning to end as I did with Progressive.  Thanks so much again for making my son’s birthday party an awesome day, and keep up the great work!

Best Regards,

Karen Alter

•            Gymnastics class
•            Cheer-Tumbling
•            Breakdancing
•           Creative Kids Combo – Gym & Art class (24 months – 5 1/2 years)
•           Tae Kwon Do Karate Kids

Many of our students claim the gym as their own: “My Gym is awesome!” ”I go to the Gym like mommy and daddy.” They know from the moment they step through the front doors they can Pump it Up, Run, Jump, Bounce, and be treated like Hot Shots.  When kids enroll in our program they become Fit Kids, Kids on the Move, and kids that understand that being Fit for Life is essential to good health- looking good and feeling good.

We are a family oriented gym that understands the importance of Fitness.  Our families are always welcome observe our classes and watch our little gymnastic in the Little Gym flip, tumble and roll.  At Progressive Gymnastics East, it’s all about Kids, we feel it’s essential to give kids this jump start in life.  We are members of USA and USIGC (United States Independent Gymnastics Club) Gymnastics Clubs.  Therefore, we adhere to strict guidelines when creating programs and confirming the safety of all of our students.  As stated before, we the staff of the Progressive Gym, understand the benefits of exercise are tremendous: Besides enjoying the health benefits of regular exercise, kids who are physically fit sleep better and  are better able to handle physical and emotional challenges — from running to catch a bus to studying for a test. – KidsHealth.org

The Three Elements of Fitness

If you’ve ever watched kids on a playground, you’ve seen the three elements of fitness in action when they:

1. run away from the kid who’s “it” (endurance)
2. cross the monkey bars (strength)
3. bend down to tie their shoes (flexibility)

Progressive Gymnastics provides your child with the opportunity to experience a variety of activities so that they can work on all three elements.  It’s important to note that Progressive Gymnastics

Register now to ensure your spot! 18-week program classes being January 24th – Jun 18th

10% Discount for Two Classes or Two Siblings

or

Call to sign your child up for a Free Trial Class

(516)775-5545

Visit www.ProgressiveGymnastics.com for our spring schedule

Although we want our children to experience other activities and sports,  gymnastics is what is going to  teach them how to use their bodies and develop their core muscles, as well as all of the benefits noted above.  Just because your child can walk a straight line or jump doesn’t mean they are tone and healthy.  This is particuarlly true today because of our advances in technology.  According to a New York Times article, the average kid, ages 8-18, spends over 7 ½ hours a day using technology gadgets equaling 2 ½ hours of music, almost 5 hours of TV and movies, and three hours of Internet and video games! These statistics are not just numbers; they are a wake up call for many people who are still in the dark about what is happening to many of our children. There is a direct correlation of amount of hours spent with gadgets and obesity, poor grades, impatience, violence, and a loss of family interest.

The following information speaks specificially to how a quality gymnastic program, such a Progressive Gymnastics, can help to prevent disease and/or direct your child on a path to good health and provide them with a great jump start in life:

•The gymnastics team coach is directly responsible for reducing the crime rate in the city; statistics show that children actively engaged in organized “positive choice” extra-curricular activities such as youth sports are less likely to be involved in self-destructive and anti-social behavior and juvenile crime (Soenstrom, 1986).

• Physical activity has been proven to delay the development of high blood pressure and helps reduce blood pressure in adolescents with hypertension (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1999).

• Many studies have reported the benefits of moderate impact activities such as gymnastics has on the development of bone density and the prevention of osteoporosis. Plyometric exercises (also known as jump training) like tumbling and vaulting have been determined by the American College of Sports Medicine to be a safe, beneficial and fun activity for children.

Providing your child with an opportunity to run, tumble, jump, and flip will increase your child’s heat rate and will teacher him/her essential skills that will improve their everyday ”play” as well as supplement other activities.  It is critical that the next generation is stronger than we are, more productive than we are, and defnitely healthier than we are!  Our society cannot afford to be sidetracked.  The innovators of today are well aware of our childhood obesity epidemic.  Much of the newest techonology, targeting kids, seeks to incorporate active movements to encourage kids to move.  However, even though this is a move in the right direction, it can never replace good old fashion exercise!  Exercise such as gymnastics. 

Gymnastics is a sport for life- don’t pull your child from a quality program, such a Progressive Gymnastics, just because they are getting older: 7 or 8 years old.  Gymnastics is the building block that kids need to make the right choices.  Here at the Nassau County Progressive Gymnastics site, we seek to improve our student’s strength, boost their self-confidence, increase their flexibility, ward off disease, improve their congnitive ability and increase their overall physical fitness.

Please stop by and visit us at Nassau County Progressive Gymnastics:

P.G.I. East
2200 Marcus Avenue
Lake Success, NY 11042

You can also tour our website to learn more about our program: progressivegymnastics.com, or  call and speak directly to me, Wendy (Director) or Denise: 516- 775-5545.

New York State Learning Standards for Physical Education

Standard One: Personal Health and Fitness

Students will have the necessary knowledge and skills to establish and maintain physical fitness, participate in physical activity, and maintain personal health. Students will perform basic motor and manipulative skills. They will attain competency in a variety of physical activities and proficiency in a few select complex motor and sports activities. Students will design personal fitness programs to improve cardio-respiratory endurance, flexibility, muscular strength, endurance, and body composition.

 Standard Two: A Safe and Healthy Environment

Students will acquire the knowledge and ability necessary to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment. Students will demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior while engaged in physical activity. They will understand that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and communication. Students will be able to identify safety hazards and react effectively to ensure a safe and positive experience for all participants.