Welcome

 Fit Leaders is a 12-week youth fitness & leadership program designed for Black girls ages 10–17.
We combine physical fitness, leadership training, self-worth development, emotional wellness, mentorship, and academic support to build strong, confident, unstoppable young leaders.

 Fit Leaders is created for girls ages 10–19, with a focus on elevating the health and leadership outcomes of Black girls who experience the highest rates of obesity, stress, hypertension, and social pressures.

 No — fitness is just the foundation.
Fit Leaders is a leadership organization that uses fitness, movement, and team challenges to teach discipline, confidence, teamwork, emotional regulation, and positive identity development.

 The standard program runs 12 weeks, with 1–2 sessions per week.
We also offer:

• Summer intensives
• After-school programs
• In-school partnerships
• Community workshops
• Field days + annual race events

 Because the statistics demand early intervention:

• Black girls (12–19) have the highest obesity rate in the U.S. (CDC)
• Black women have the highest rates of hypertension, diabetes, and stroke, starting as early as adolescence
• Stress, anxiety, depression, and body image struggles impact Black girls at higher levels than any other group
• Chronic stress lowers academic performance and increases emotional challenges

Fit Leaders exists to interrupt these patterns early and build healthier futures.

 Not at all.
Fit Leaders meets every girl where she is — beginners, advanced, and everyone in between.
The program is designed to build confidence through progress, not perfection.

 Yes.
All activities are age-appropriate, and all staff are trained in:

• Youth safety
• Trauma-informed leadership
• CPR/First Aid
• Behavior management
• Student support

All staff and volunteers pass background checks.

Girls often leave Fit Leaders with:

• Better physical health
• Increased activity levels
• Healthier routines
• Reduced stress & anxiety
• Improved emotional regulation
• Stronger body confidence
• Academic improvements
• Higher self-esteem
• Better peer relationships

 Girls develop:

• Public speaking
• Conflict resolution
• Decision-making
• Teamwork
• Self-discipline
• Emotional intelligence
• Goal-setting
• Integrity & accountability

 Research shows active students have better:

• Focus
• Memory
• Attendance
• Motivation
• Classroom behavior
• Confidence

Fit Leaders reinforces mental habits that improve school performance:
discipline, consistency, resilience, and problem-solving.

 Parents can register online through our secure Fit Leaders Registration Portal, which includes:

• Application form
• Medical & emergency info
• Attendance + participation contract
• Integrity pledge
• Liability waiver
• Photo release

  Fit Leaders offers:

• Sliding scale fees
• Scholarships
• Sponsored spots
• Donor-funded participation for families in need

No child is turned away due to inability to pay.

 We recommend:

• Water bottle
• Comfortable athletic clothes
• Sneakers
• Journal (provided by Fit Leaders)
• Positive attitude & willingness to try