GEMStrong

GEMStrong is our fitness program for girls in 6th - 10th grade.

This program helps girls build confidence, strength, and a
healthy self-image through movement (weightlifting and
functional fitness) connection, and reflection.

Our goal is for every girl to walk away from class feeling
powerful, supported, and at home in her body.

Our Fall 2026 Session

GEMStrong Registration is Now OPEN!


📆 Sundays, Sept 13th - Dec 13th
⏰ 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
📍 Stratum Fitness (in Solana Beach)
💕 For Girls in 6th - 10th grade

Girls can register for either our full 12-week session or a
half 6-week session, depending on what works best.

Each 75-Minute Class Includes:

  • Intention-setting with affirmations to help the girls get grounded, focused, and connected to themselves

  • A fun, dynamic workout using bodyweight functional fitness movements, weights, cardio, and core

  • An interactive game to elevate heart rates and keep the silliness alive

  • Strength training and skill-building with individualized coaching

  • Guided meditation to connect the girls with our daily theme and help their nervous systems relax

  • Stretching and reflections to process and leave feeling centered

We teach proper technique for every movement, making sure the girls learn safe form. During the strength training and workouts, we offer individual coaching and adjustments so each girl feels supported at her own level.

Weight-lifting Movements We Progress Through:

  1. Squats - Bodyweight, Kettlebell, Light Barbell

  2. Deadlifts - Kettlebell, Light Barbell

  3. Presses - Dumbbells, Light Barbell

  4. Bench Presses - Dumbbells, Light Barbell

  5. Kettlebell Swings

  6. Pull-Ups + Ring Rows

  7. Cleans - with Medicine Balls and Dumbbells

Functional Fitness Movements We Include:

Cardio - Rowing, Biking, and Ski Machine, Burpees, Box Step Up’s, Squat Jumps, Lunges, Planks, Sit-Up’s, Bar Hangs, Farmers Carries, and more!

Our workouts are designed to feel challenging, fun, empowering, and approachable. They can be scaled, modified, and adjusted for girls at all levels of fitness and abilities. We also work around injuries.

Registration -

FULL PROGRAM: 12-Week GEMStrong Option - Best deal!
For girls who want the full experience, more consistency, and the opportunity to progress their strength and confidence over the entire fall session. Cost: $525

  • 12-Week Option: 9/13 - 12/13

HALF PROGRAM: 6-Week GEMStrong Option - Limited spaces!
For girls who want to try out our program for the first time or have a busier fall schedule. Option A and Option B alternate weeks. Cost: $285

  • Option A: 9/13 - 12/6

  • Option B: 9/20 - 12/13

Register for Option A
Register for Option B
Register for Full 12-Week Session!

FAQ

  • GEMStrong will be taught by GEMS Co-Founders, Shannon Keating and Christina Gutman. Shannon, who has her CrossFit Level 1 and CrossFit Kids Certifications, will be the Head Coach, teaching the movements and designing the work-outs.

  • We are capping registration at 14 girls total to ensure that each girl gets individualized attention.

  • GEMStrong is for girls in 6th/7th/8th/9th/10th grade. If you have a daughter outside of this age range that wants to join, please reach out!

  • Sundays -

    1. Sept 13th - A

    2. Sept 20th - B

    3. Sept 27th - A

    4. Oct 4th - B

    5. Oct 11th - A

    6. Oct 18th - B

    7. Oct 25th - A

    8. Nov 1st - B

    9. Nov 8th - A

    10. Nov 15th - B

    11. Dec 6th - A

    12. Dec 13th - B

  • Text Shannon - 301-803-9757 with your questions!

Curious what GEMStrong looks like in action? Click below to check out photos from past sessions!

GEMStrong Photos
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