Born To Move
Youth Programme · Les Mills

BORN
TO MOVE

BORN TO MOVE is a Les Mills programme designed for children and teenagers aged 2 to 16. It builds a lasting relationship with physical activity through dynamic sessions blending music, coordination and social interaction. Every session is crafted to support motor, cognitive and emotional development.

Ages 2–164 age groupsLes Mills International
Concept

A programme designed for youth development

Born To Move is not a simplified version of adult classes. It is a pedagogical programme built around the developmental stages of children, incorporating movement science, sport psychology and the latest research in physical education.

Each class combines carefully selected music, age-appropriate movements and engaging interactions to create an experience that goes far beyond simple exercise.

The core goal: to establish a positive, lasting relationship with movement before adult lifestyle habits take hold.

Age groups

Four programmes, four stages of development

2–5 yearsExplorers
Toddlers discover their bodies through play, dance and simple movement. The focus is on basic coordination, balance and the joy of movement in a nurturing environment.
Develop gross motor skills and a love of movement
6–9 yearsAdventurers
Children develop body awareness and concentration. Classes include more complex choreography, martial arts elements and structured team games.
Build coordination, confidence and team spirit
10–12 yearsCompetitors
A pivotal period for self-esteem. Classes offer progressive challenges that help pre-teens push their limits in a positive, pressure-free environment.
Consolidate athletic foundations and emotional intelligence
13–16 yearsLeaders
Teenagers experience more intense training, closer to adult formats, meeting their aspirations while respecting their specific physiological development.
Prepare the transition to adult Les Mills programmes
Approach

A complete approach to movement

Born To Move is built on three core pillars that guide every session: motor development through age-appropriate movements, the coordination of body and music, and confidence built within a supportive group.

Motor development

Every movement is calibrated to the neuromotor stages of each age group, optimising coordination, proprioception and overall body control.

Emotional engagement

Music, the group setting and coach encouragement create emotional safety where every child feels valued regardless of their level.

Adapted progression

The 4 modules increase in complexity and intensity, ensuring a natural, coherent progression from early childhood through adolescence.

Creating an active generation
Experience

What happens in a class

01
The music

Each release is built around a precise musical selection chosen for its motivating power and alignment with the movements. Music is not background — it is the engine of the experience.

02
The coach

Born To Move instructors are specifically trained in youth pedagogy. They master techniques for positive encouragement, group management and real-time adaptation to children's needs.

03
The group dynamic

Every class creates a sense of belonging. Children learn to move together, encourage each other and celebrate collective as well as individual progress.

Born To Move session

Encouraging movement from the earliest age

Contact your local Les Mills partner gym to find out about Born To Move class schedules and availability near you.