“I WANT MY CHILD TO HAVE MORE FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH…” We hear this all the time from parents — but the truth is, very few people actually know what that means. “Functional” has become one of the most overused (and misunderstood) terms in the fitness industry. Like fashion trends, it comes and goes. 10 years ago, suspension training on a TRX was labelled “functional.” Now, it’s shifted towards HYROX-style training. But somewhere along the way, the basics got overlooked — probably because they’re not flashy, not trendy, and not made for social media. Here’s the truth: Strength training — using weights, bodyweight, and simple tools — is functional… when it’s aligned with the individual’s goals. At FFTA, we define functional strength as the ability to: • Move better • Run faster • Jump higher • Lift and carry with ease • Build real, usable fitness And strength training delivers on all of that. Exercises like: • Picking up a heavy weight from the floor • Sitting comfortably in a deep squat • Pushing weight away from the body • Performing a pull-up These are the foundations. Compare that to: Throwing a ball in a squat… Burpees over a bar… Do they have a place? Sometimes. But do they build real strength foundations? Very little. Master the basics first — under proper guidance — and everything else improves: Speed, power, coordination, and resilience. At FFTA, what we do might not always look glamorous. Students won’t always leave drenched in sweat or barely able to walk… But they will leave stronger, more capable, and better prepared for whatever they choose to do. Our approach is built on proven principles, backed by science and thousands of peer-reviewed studies — not trends. If you want to understand how we structure our sessions to build real functional strength, send us a DM. We’ll walk you through it.

What we teach 👩&zwj;🏫📚🧠

We teach the fundamentals of nutrition, mindset & healthy habits.

So children don’t need to go through the guess work that we did.

No crazy diets or spending years going round in circles.

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What we teach 👩‍🏫📚🧠 We teach the fundamentals of nutrition, mindset & healthy habits. So children don’t need to go through the guess work that we did. No crazy diets or spending years going round in circles. We are here to help 😃 Interested in what we do? Send us a dm to help your child 😃

What your child actually does in a session with us 💪🏼 Intentional, specific, and structured to ensure your child becomes stronger, fitter and better equipped for the future. Strength training is no longer an option, it’s a necessity for health and longevity. Give your child the best start in life by teaching them the skills they need for life 😃 Trials now open for term 3, dm us to try us out 😃 📍SPORT CITY 📍JUMEIRAH PARK 📍JUMEIRAH 3/AL SAFA 1 📍AL QOUZ

We’ve never done this before… but we’re offering your child a complimentary one-to-one session with us so we can give you real-time feedback on their strength and confidence 💪🏼 Many children are never taught how to build strength, confidence, and healthy habits. Instead, they grow up relying on sport alone — without learning the foundations that support long-term health and resilience. That’s why we’re offering a FREE Youth Strength & Confidence Assessment. This is a relaxed, supportive session where we: ✓ Look at movement & coordination ✓ Build confidence in a safe environment ✓ Give personalised feedback for your child ✓ Provide guidance on next steps No pressure. No commitment. Just helpful insight. Perfect for children who: • Lack confidence • Aren’t interested in sport • Spend lots of time on screens • Want to build strength safely • Need structure & discipline We have limited assessment spots available each week to keep sessions personalised. Send us a message with the word ASSESS and we’ll share the details ✨

In this time of uncertainty, we are maintaining a sense of normality. A space to switch off, reset & focus on channeling energy in to movement to build strength, both mentally and physically. Free trials are open this week for any new students looking to try. Classes available from 8-18 years. Send us a dm if you’d like to try! Located in: 📍SPORT CITY 📍AL QOUZ 📍JUMEIRAH PARK 📍SAFA 1/JUMEIRAH 3

“Strength training stunts children’s growth.” This is one of the biggest myths in youth fitness. There is no scientific evidence showing that properly supervised strength training stunts a child’s growth. In fact, research shows the opposite — when done correctly, strength training can actually support healthy development. Benefits include: ✔️ Stronger bones ✔️ Improved coordination ✔️ Better posture ✔️ Reduced injury risk in sports ✔️ Increased confidence & body awareness Growth is determined primarily by genetics, nutrition, sleep, and hormones — not strength training. The real risk comes from poor coaching, bad technique, and inappropriate loads, which is why education and supervision matter. When children are taught how to move well, lift safely, and build strength progressively, strength training becomes one of the safest and most beneficial forms of exercise for young people. Strong kids grow into healthy, capable, resilient adults. #YouthStrengthTraining #KidsStrengthTraining #StrongKids #HealthyDevelopment #TrainSmart YouthFitness StrengthEducation

Strength training boosts athletic performance 💪🏼 Finlay and Frankie tell us about how strength training has helped their football performance with @azulfcuae This is why professional sports teams all do strength training- the benefits to performance and reduction in injury instance is greatly improved versus just doing the sport in isolation. If that sounds great for your child, then send us a dm for their free trial 😃💪🏼

At Fit Future Training Academy, our approach is different. 👊 We don’t run kids through random circuits or copycat CrossFit-style workouts. Instead, we deliver intelligent, intentional programming that teaches young people the fundamentals of strength training — skills they’ll carry for life. Our coaching is hands-on. ✅ We ensure every rep, every movement, every lift is performed with proper form and execution. We focus on the details that matter, so our students not only get stronger, but also move better, stay safer, and build lasting confidence. This isn’t just a workout. It’s a structured path to setting your child up for a fitter, healthier future. 🌟 📍SPORT CITY 📍AL QOUZ 📍JUMEIRAH PARK 📍AL SAFA/JUMEIRAH 1 📩 We’re now enrolling — DM us to find out more. #FitFutureTrainingAcademy #YouthStrengthTraining #ConfidenceThroughFitness #StrongKidsConfidentKids #FitterFuture