By Alesha Capone
Point Cook mother Cherie Hawira and her daughters, Skyla and Willow, are helping teenage girls to stay active during the pandemic.
Ms Hawira runs Hoppers Crossing fitness studio, Lizard Fitness, as well as the Teen Girls FIT Squad.
She said that in March, she moved the Teen Girls fitness classes – which are aimed at 12-to-17 year olds – online due to the pandemic lockdown.
She is running the 45-minute classes, which consist of a combination of strength, boxing, HIIT and core work, three times a week via Zoom.
Ms Hawira said some of the girl’s families have also joined in the sessions.
“Many of the mums and siblings that have been taking part, have found time to be with, and supported by, their daughters while getting in some exercising of their own, where they’ve been too shy or unable to find other fitness avenues to stay fit and healthy during COVID,” she said.
Willow, 12, and Skyla, 13, have been attending the classes since 2016.
They are both helping out their mum by demonstrating the exercises for the Zoom sessions.
Ms Hawira said there was a wide range of fitness levels in the Teen Girls Fitness classes.
“Some girls have joined us to get fit and lead a healthy lifestyle.
“Others have joined us to keep fit while they are unable to play their regular sports or do their other activities due to COVID.
“We also offer pre-season and extra training for sports teams/clubs.”
Ms Hawira said that she hoped to continue offering Zoom classes, or joint in-studio and virtual classes, into the future.
Details: www.facebook.com/lizardfitnessstudio, lizardfitness@y7mail.com or 0414 102 737.
