Mindset Reps for Teens:
Building Strength, Community, and Confidence
Teens are more stressed and isolated than ever...
Research from the American Psychological Association (APA) consistently shows that teenagers today report significantly higher levels of stress compared to other age groups, with surveys indicating a rise in anxiety and depression among teens, particularly in recent years. Additionally, studies highlight a growing trend of social isolation and loneliness amongst adolescents, especially within Generation Z, often linked to increased screen time and social media usage.
Mindset Reps Teen programs offer support for:
Depression
Anxiety
Stress Management
Goal Setting
Building Confidence
Building Relationships
Taking Control
Discipline
Anger
Building Resiliency
“Mindset Reps has honestly helped met he most out of all the therapy groups, medications, and hospitalizations I have gone through. I have struggled with self-harm and eating disorder and now I am 120 days clean and more confident in my body than I ever have been thanks to Mindset Reps. I will always be grateful for the strength, leadership, confidence, and community Mindset Reps has made.“
- Mindset Reps Athlete
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Teen Classes
All programs include weekly group fitness classes and mindset coaching led by fitness and mental health professionals.
Fort Collins: Old Town Athletic Club
Mondays, 6:15-8:00 p.m.
12-week ($720), 8-week ($497), and 6-week ($270) class options
Partial and Full Scholarships available
Need Financial Support?
Our nonprofit arm FYR Mindset Reps allows us to offer partial and full scholarships to make our programs accessible to all families.
Choose the scholarship option that fits your budget during registration.
Partial Scholarships: Pay what you can, minimum $50.
Full Scholarships: Available at no cost for families in need.
Don’t let finances stop your teen from thriving—we’re here to help!
Windsor: Official Fitness
Tuesdays, 6:15-8:00 p.m.
(Optional: Fitness-only classes on Thursdays*, 6:15-7:15 p.m.)
12-week class: $720, $997 with optional Thursday classes
Partial and Full Scholarships available
*Thursday classes not available for summer 2025
Need Financial Support?
Our nonprofit arm FYR Mindset Reps allows us to offer partial and full scholarships to make our programs accessible to all families.
Choose the scholarship option that fits your budget during registration.
Partial Scholarships: Pay what you can, minimum $50.
Full Scholarships: Available at no cost for families in need.
Don’t let finances stop your teen from thriving—we’re here to help!
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Proven Results
Since 2021, hundreds of teens, families, and first-responders have experienced the life-changing impact of Mindset Reps programs.
4 out of 5 teens in our program see a decrease in depression and anxiety symptoms, with an average decrease of 50% in depression symptoms and a 38% decrease in anxiety for those that consistently attend the program.
100% of Mindset Reps Teens experience an increase in endurance and strength after 12 weeks, with an average increase of 46% endurance and 78% strength.
"Before, I was angry, and I didn't like who I was. Now, I have better tools to manage my stress and achieve the goals I want to achieve."
- Mindset Reps Athlete
"I've seen firsthand the transformative power of this program...it helps shape your perspective, offering a positive outlook on self-improvement and the power of hard work."
- Mindset Reps Athlete
"This program has been highly successful and popular with our youth. They enjoy the physical aspect of using barbells and learning proper technique while learning coping skills they can use throughout their life."
- Lisa Walsh, Platte Youth Services Principal
What to Expect
All of our programs are led by trained and certified fitness and mental health professionals.
Each Session Includes:
Fitness Workouts: Functional exercises to build strength, agility, and self-confidence.
Mindset Coaching: Psychoeducation on coping skills, goal setting, and emotional awareness.
Community Bonding: Group sharing and activities to build trust and relationships.
Mindfulness Practice: End sessions with techniques to relieve stress and improve focus.
What if my teen is nervous about joining?
Our programs are designed to be welcoming and supportive. Teens are encouraged to participate at their own pace, and our coaches ensure everyone feels included.
Where are sessions held?
Sessions are held at Old Town Athletic Club in Fort Collins, or at Official Fitness in Windsor. See the schedule of classes for location.
Do I need to apply separately for scholarships
No! Simply select the scholarship amount that fits your budget during registration.
How do I contact you with questions?
Feel free to email us at [email protected] or use our contact page.
FYR Mindset Reps
Forging Youth Resilience (FYR) is a member-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with local clubs, such as FYR Mindset Reps, that empowers young people to build physical and mental strength for life by providing access to a network of community-based fitness programs and mentorship.
We use fitness to teach imperative life skills like perseverance, grit, determination, resilience, and confidence through teamwork, leadership, and goal setting to prepare our athletes to face the challenges life throws their way with grace, maturity, and strength.
The benefits of exercise and group support for teens
There is a reason many counselors, doctors and psychologists prescribe exercise for their patients. Exercise has been proven to improve mood and improve mental an physical health, leading to increased energy, better sleep, improved cardiac health, and reductions in anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger problems, and substance abuse.
Support Groups allow for participants to bond, express their apprehensions, feel understood, and help with self-discovery. Group support is particularly beneficial to adolescents who need a safe place to express uncertainties, worries, and fears. A group setting helps clients realize that they share similar concerns with their peers and not feel so alone.
Exercise provides an environment for teens to take risks and build confidence in their successes which can be applied outside of the gym. According to a study by Smitts and Otto’s, exercise may mimic exposure treatment which helps clients to learn to associate symptoms of stress with safety instead of danger. Exercise assists in regulating the sympathetic nervous system, which leads to a decrease in panic when experiencing flight of fight reactions . Shared pain in group exercise, also increases group bonding with those who experience cooperation and work through difficulties together which promotes relationship building in and outside of the gym.
Taylor Montey founded Mindset Reps after discovering that teens in group therapy were more likely to participate after sharing a workout together.