The Inner Athlete

Specialties

The Inner Athlete provides small group classes for children ages 3 to 8. These classes are designed for children of all abilities and experience. Group classes are held indoors in local Hoboken facilities and outdoor at local Hoboken parks. All classes are taught by experienced and certified PE teachers. Not to worry, we are also a fully insured LLC!

Whether engaging in free play, sports, yoga, or any other intentional movement, physical activities play a critical role in your child’s cognitive development and academic success. It’s proven that children whom are active do better than those who are not. Amika Singh, a senior researcher at VU University in the Netherlands, reports in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine that «being more active may improve blood flow to the brain, which provides more oxygen to cells involved in learning and attention. Exercise also boosts levels of certain hormones that can improve mood and fight stress, both of which can also provide a better learning environment for children.» Physical activity improves attention, concentration, and attendance and of course, a child’s health. TIA will give your child just this, the opportunity and personalized attention your child deserves.

History

Established in 2014.

Lisa Hantman, Founder and Lead Coach

By day, I am physical and health educator in the inner city. I’ve introduced an innovative health and fitness program to my students that focuses on the idea of choice and interest. I’ve realized however that students do not have enough time in PE class per week to reap the benefits it could offer. With the education system changing rapidly and so much emphasis on test scores, PE class is becoming a thing of the past. As a result, we have seen a rise in childhood obesity, diabetes, and a generation of sedentary children. This is why I decided to launch, «The Inner Athlete.» My goal for TIA is to help each child in discovering physical activities they enjoy and feel confident doing eventually leading to the love and appreciation of lifelong health and wellness.

Meet the Business Owner

Lisa H.

Business Owner

I graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst with a Communications Degree and worked in television production for several years. I loved my career and the opportunities it provided me but it left me feeling unfulfilled. I realized I was not following my true passion of teaching, motivating, and exposing children to activities that will enhance their lives and health. My true calling was just this: showing young people a similar fulfillment that I had found in sports and movement. After this revelation, I decided to follow my dreams and received a Masters degree in Physical Education and Health. With the education system changing rapidly and so much emphasis on test scores, PE class is becoming a thing of the past. As a result, we have seen a rise in childhood obesity, diabetes