{"id":12478,"date":"2026-09-13T17:31:26","date_gmt":"2026-09-13T17:31:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/society-sport.ch\/?p=12478"},"modified":"2026-10-01T17:11:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T17:11:23","slug":"fitness-en-famille-lonay-salle-de-sport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/society-sport.ch\/en\/fitness-en-famille-lonay-salle-de-sport\/","title":{"rendered":"Family fitness: is it possible?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Family fitness: is it possible?<\/h2>\n

Family sport - it's an idea that we find beautiful in theory but which we often struggle to put into practice. Children have their activities, parents have their time constraints, and finding a time when everyone is available \u2014 and motivated \u2014 is sometimes a miracle.<\/p>\n

Yet, working out as a family is not only possible\u2014it is one of the best things you can do for your health and that of your loved ones. And at our gym in Lonay<\/strong>, several families from the Morges-Renens area have already made it a weekly ritual. Here is how they do it\u2014and how you can do the same.<\/p>\n

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Why exercise as a family?<\/h3>\n

Before we answer the \u201chow,\u201d let\u2019s talk about the \u201cwhy.\u201d The benefits of family sport go far beyond simple physical fitness.<\/p>\n

According to the World Health Organization<\/a>, children and adolescents who engage in regular physical activity with their parents develop better exercise habits for adulthood\u2014and maintain those habits far longer than those who exercise alone. In other words, by playing sports with your children today at our fitness club in Lonay<\/strong>, you are giving them a lifelong gift.<\/p>\n

For adults, working out as a family creates a dynamic of mutual motivation that makes staying consistent much easier. After all, when your spouse or teenager is waiting for you at the gym in Lonay<\/strong>, cancelling becomes much harder. And it is precisely this shared accountability that makes the difference in the long run.<\/p>\n

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At what age can you start weight training?<\/h3>\n

This is one of the questions our sports coaches in Morges<\/strong> hear most often from families. The answer depends on the activity and the goal.<\/p>\n

For children and pre-teens (under 14)<\/h4>\n

Heavy weight training is not recommended before bone growth is complete. However, bodyweight exercises\u2014such as push-ups, squats, core stabilization, and abdominal work\u2014are perfectly suitable and beneficial from a young age. Our full-body<\/a> and circuit training<\/a> classes rely primarily on bodyweight, making them ideal for teenagers aged 14\u201315 and up.<\/p>\n

For teenagers (14\u201317 years old)<\/h4>\n

Starting at age 14 or 15, an introduction to light weight training is entirely possible\u2014under the supervision of one of our certified coaches in Lonay<\/strong>. The focus is on technique, light weights, and functional movements. Our team regularly works with teenagers at our weight training facility in Morges<\/strong>, using programs tailored to their age and fitness level.<\/p>\n

For adults of all ages<\/h4>\n

It\u2019s never too late to start. Our group fitness classes in Morges<\/strong> welcome members aged 18 to 70\u2014and our personal training<\/a> is tailored to every profile, whether it\u2019s a 40-year-old parent getting back into exercise or a senior looking to stay in shape.<\/p>\n

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What Society Sport Lonay offers families<\/h3>\n

Our fitness club in Lonay<\/strong> offers several options particularly well-suited to families:<\/p>\n

The Home subscription \u2014 the winning duo<\/h4>\n

Our Home subscription plan is designed for duos \u2014 whether it\u2019s a couple, two friends or two members of the same family. For CHF 99\/month for two, you have joint access to all of our facilities and group classes in our gym in Lonay<\/strong>. This is the most popular option among families who train together at our place.<\/p>\n

Consult all the details on our subscriptions page<\/a> to choose the formula that best suits your situation.<\/p>\n

Group classes open to everyone<\/h4>\n

Our group classes<\/a> are open to all skill levels and age groups. Several of them are particularly well-suited for families to enjoy together:<\/p>\n