Level Up for Teenage Guys is a six-week Carleton Place youth fitness program established by Heritage Community Fitness. This program is for guys ages 12 to 15.
Fitness can be both exciting and intimidating, especially when you’re just starting. This program is designed for young teens who want to build confidence, learn the basics of working out, and challenge themselves in a supportive environment. You don’t have to be an athlete to benefit from fitness. Learning to overcome challenges, develop new skills, and see your progress can help build confidence both inside and outside the gym. Throughout the program, participants will learn the fundamentals of strength training, cardio, and circuit-based exercise, with a focus on proper technique, safe movement, and building healthy training habits.
Participants will gain:
- confidence in the gym
- proper lifting and exercise technique
- better body awareness and coordination
- strength, fitness, and athletic foundations
- discipline and confidence to take on challenges
- the knowledge to keep training safely on their own
Led by Grant Larson, a former professional baseball player with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, Level Up aims to help participants become more confident, capable, and comfortable with fitness while developing habits and skills they can carry with them for years to come.
Level Up runs Tuesdays from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. for six weeks starting October 13. The cost of the program is $150. Register by phone, at our front desk, through our app, or online.
About Grant Larson
Originally from San Diego, Grant moved to Canada in 2022 after a five-year professional baseball career, including two All-Star seasons with the Ottawa Titans. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, is a certified personal training specialist, and is working toward becoming a registered kinesiologist in the fall of 2026.
Grant believes that movement is medicine. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, looking to prevent one, or simply hoping to move through life with less pain, his goal is to help you build strength, improve function, and avoid unnecessary surgery whenever possible. Learn more about Grant.