For kids who fantasize about being Ninjas, Jim Steffen’s new venture XT Fitness brings the fantasy to life. Steffen, a fitness coach and motivational speaker with 20 years experience, offers American Ninja Warrior training classes for children ages six to 12. The American Ninja Warrior competition — based on a similar competition in Japan — is growing in popularity, with a national version featured on NBC. Kids love the obstacle-course challenges that build strength and self-confidence. “They can actually go through the whole course without their feet touching the ground,” said Steffen. Steffen, who most recently owned Jim’s Hot Dogs in downtown Findlay, works with adults, too, introducing three principles he thinks are essential for sticking to an exercise routine: accountability, teamwork and fun. He combines all three elements at his new extreme fitness center. XT Fitness offers functional movement classes for adults that mix cardiovascular exercise with strength, flexibility and balance training. The classes incorporate monkey bars, bar bells, ropes, ladders, steps and other flexible options — no exercise machines. “It’s like a big playground for adults,” explains Steffen.
XT Fitness is located at 2725 N. Main St. Visit www.XTfitness.net or call 419-306-8425 for a class schedule or more information.
