We are a strength and conditioning gym serving athletes of all ages who want to work on getting stronger and healthier. Athletes from all over the Santa Ynez Valley and surrounding communities area train as one team, competing in AAU Strength Sports – Deadlift, Squat and Bench Press. Nearly all of our youth lifters are multi-sport athletes, juggling their schoolwork and finding the time to join their team for training. Many of our team members hold AAU American and AAU World Records.

At Youth Empowered we work hard to encourage our members to develop strong bodies and strong minds. In addition to our group fitness classes at the gym, we offer competitive boxing and wrestling programs. We also have a women’s powerlifting team, “Pretty Strong,” developed specifically for women and high school girls as well as a Co-ed Competitive Powerlifting Travel Team for youth, teens, men, and women.

We have a comprehensive system of academic support for students of all ages and abilities. It includes group sessions, as well as one-on-one tutoring. There are sessions scheduled strictly for homeschooled students and a study/workout session for those needing to move in between study sessions.

We are passionate about creating a culture of compassion and empathy, teamwork, and accountability, and the willingness to embrace hard work. We are equally passionate about wrapping it up in confidence, building relationships with peers and adult mentors.

Youth Empowered Gym offers an entire family fitness program intended for participants of all ages and abilities. In addition, Y.E. also has competitive teams that participate in wrestling and boxing as well as for professional and elite level athletes.

Our programs in the gym teach healthy lifestyle to people of all ages. While we know that starting young is important, we believe it is never too late to improve your lifestyle and achieve your health and fitness goals.

Beginning with kids as young as 3 we offer age-appropriate classes that teach learning skills combined with basic movement and coordination. Kids ages 5 and older are also welcomed to participate in our fitness boxing program as well as our youth wrestling team

Hard Work Pays Off!