A Parent’s Perspective: How Gyminny Kids Helped Our Daughter Grow Strong, Confident, and Fearless

A parent’s perspective

When our youngest daughter first walked through the doors of Gyminny Kids a few years ago, she was timid, unsure of herself, and still learning what her body could do.

She was born with a stroke, leaving her with mild cerebral palsy. As parents, one of our greatest hopes has always been to ensure she stays active, gains strength, and develops balanced movement so she can keep up with the world around her. We wanted her to have a childhood filled with possibility, not limitations.

Gyminny Kids has been a huge part of making that possible.

A Place Where Work Doesn’t Feel Like Work

One of the most magical things about Gyminny Kids is that these kids don’t feel like they’re in therapy, training, or “working” on anything. They’re simply having fun, jumping, climbing, hanging, sliding, trying, laughing.

From the skybox upstairs, I get this perfect window into her world. I watch her dance across the trampoline, swing from the bars, zoom down the slides, and climb the walls with a level of excitement that’s contagious. Every time she tries something new, every time she sticks the landing, every time she smiles back at her coach, I see the confidence building.

If you saw her on the playground today, you would never know she once struggled to move evenly or lacked strength on one side. She runs, jumps, and climbs just like any other kid her age. That is the power of consistency and the Gyminny Kids coaching team.

Coaches Who Lift Kids Up

The coaches at Gyminny Kids have been more than instructors. They’ve been encouragers, role models, and difference-makers.

When she first started, she was shy and hesitant. The coaches immediately met her where she was. They didn’t push—they guided. They didn’t rush—they encouraged. They helped her believe that she could do hard things and that trying again is part of learning. Their patience and genuine care created a space where she felt safe to explore, take risks, and grow.

Now? She tackles everything with confidence and with ease. She approaches challenges with a spark that didn’t exist before. Her growing strength shows not only in her body, but in her personality. She stands taller, laughs louder, and jumps into new activities without fear.

More Than a Gym—A Community That Changes Lives

Gyminny Kids is so much more than a gymnastics facility. It’s a place where children discover their potential, build lasting confidence, and develop a lifelong love for movement. For our family, it has meant the world, not just because of the physical progress, but because of the joy and belief it has brought into our daughter’s life.

Our two girls have been members for years, and we can honestly say Gyminny Kids has become a huge part of their childhood and of our journey as parents. The environment is uplifting, the coaches are exceptional, and the impact is real.

If you’re looking for a place where your child can build confidence, strength, and happiness through movement, you will find it here. We certainly did.

-Daniel and Martine Sakow 

Current Gyminny Kids 4S Ranch Clients