Kidokinetics of SE Portland

Kidokinetics of SE Portland Find kids fitness programs to join in the SE Portland area!

09/03/2026

There's a moment that happens in almost every class...

A child hesitates, maybe steps back from the group, and a coach crouches down to their level instead of calling them back over. No big speech, just a quiet minute of attention until the kid decides to try it.

That's most of what coaching actually looks like here. Not the big wins, but the small redirects. Repeating a demo for the one kid who missed it. Cheering a swing and a miss the same way they'd cheer a hit. It adds up to something kids carry with them long after they've forgotten what sport they were playing that day.

Kids are naturally more flexible than adults, mostly because their joints haven't tightened up yet the way ours have. Th...
09/01/2026

Kids are naturally more flexible than adults, mostly because their joints haven't tightened up yet the way ours have. That sounds like good news, and it mostly is, but it's also exactly why the stretching part of class matters. Loose joints still need to learn how to move well, not just move a lot.

During warm-ups, our coaches work in the kind of stretching that actually shows up later on the field or court. High knees, arm swings, tuck jumps. It doesn't look like stretching in the way most parents remember it, but that's the point. Kids don't hold still for a 30 second hamstring stretch. They will do a tuck jump ten times in a row and think it's a game.

One easy way to see it in action at home: ask your child to touch their toes standing up, then try it again after a few minutes of jumping around. That's flexibility doing its job!

We survived another summer! ☀️🎉 And of course, we had to celebrate the only way we know how: a park picnic and a little ...
09/01/2026

We survived another summer! ☀️🎉 And of course, we had to celebrate the only way we know how: a park picnic and a little co****le competition. 😎🌽

Summer with Kidokinetics is BUSY! Camps, classes, parks, sports, sunshine, and lots (and LOTS) of kiddos moving! But honestly? We wouldn’t have it any other way. ❤️

We’re so proud to be a local, family-owned business getting kids in our community active, outside, and having FUN all summer long. ⚽️🏀🎾

A HUGE thank-you to our amazing coaching staff!! We couldn’t do it without you all! Another big thank you to every family, school, and community partner who joined us this summer. You made it one to remember!

Good luck to all the kiddos, parents, teachers, and coaches heading into a new school year! 📚✏️ You’ve got this! 💪

But don’t put away those sneakers just yet! 👟🍂 Our Fall programs are just around the corner, and we’re ready to keep the fun (and movement!) going. We’ll see you out on the field, court, and playground this fall! 🎾🏀⚽️

08/31/2026

Golf doesn't get credit for being a full-body sport, but that's exactly what it is.

A good swing starts in the hips, moves through the core, and transfers weight through the legs before it ever gets to the arms. That's a lot of coordination for a child to figure out, and most of them are still working it out one swing at a time.

Being focused on muscular power at Kido, golf is a great example of it in action. Kids aren't just learning to hit a ball, they're building the strength and control they'll use in that same swing at 8, at 18, and long after that.

Most sports get outgrown.
This is one they can keep!

08/27/2026

The big kids are back in school. The house is a little quieter. And if you have a toddler at home wondering where all the action went, we have something for that!

Kidokinetics parent and me classes are designed for the littlest movers, ages one and up, with activities built around how toddlers actually learn: through play, exploration, and a whole lot of movement.

It's the kind of class they can't wait to tell their big brother or sister about when they get home!

08/25/2026

Summer is not over yet!

Before the backpacks come out and the routines kick in, these kids are jumping, splashing, and moving in every direction possible. An active August is one of the best things you can do for a child heading into a new school year. This is what that looks like at Kidokinetics!

08/13/2026

Muscular power is not just about what a kid can do on a field.

When children develop explosive movement skills, jumping, throwing, kicking, they are also building the neural pathways that support faster thinking and sharper focus.

An active August does more for school readiness than most people realize!

08/10/2026

August has a way of filling up fast with the back to school supplies, shopping and mental prep.

Kido founder Terri has one more thing worth adding to the mix, and it might be the easiest one to check of your list!!

08/06/2026

Strength training at an early age does not look like it does in a gym. It looks like a kid jumping as high as they can, big knee stepping and sprinting, all with a giant smile.

This month at Kidokinetics, we are focused on muscular power. And it turns out the best way to build it is also the most fun!

Muscular power is strength and speed working together, and it is one of the most important things a young body can devel...
08/04/2026

Muscular power is strength and speed working together, and it is one of the most important things a young body can develop.

At Kidokinetics, we build it through play: jumps, kicks, throws, and all the explosive little moments that look like fun and feel like flying. Want to try it at home? The sticker jump is a great place to start. Put a sticker just above your child's reach, have them start in a squat, and see how high they can go. It's simple, fun, and exactly the kind of movement their bodies are built for right now!

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