During our daily mentoring sessions, the youth will develop an understanding of what emotional maturity is and how they can display it during difficult situations.

Special guest Derrione "The Takeover" Hill will demonstrate his powerful bench-pressing skills to the youth! This will also be a time when The Takeover will encourage the kids through sharing […]

On Day 2 of our mini-series on self-control, the youth will tap into what triggers them. They will participate in hands-on activities, allowing them to identify their triggers. The Youth […]

Our Powerlifting team battles some of Missouri’s best lifters in hopes to qualify for Nationals! Come out and support our lifters!

Continuing with the theme of self-control and how to manage our triggers, the youth will participate in different activities that will allow them to demonstrate their self-control when they become flustered, distracted, or even when they lose. These activities will also test their camaraderie and sportsmanship with their peers.

The Youth will complete a weekly check-in by recalling any triggering incidents that arose throughout the week. We will discuss some tools they can use to help them regulate strong emotions. They will then map out their triggers and compose an action plan for the next time they feel triggered.

Girls celebrating self-love through reflection, dancing, and building sisterhood!

The men of Lift for Life Gym host the first all-male mentoring session for the young men who attend the Gym! Guest speakers Rashad Qaaism and Ali Moseia will offer pointers on life and give basketball and karate demonstrations.

Listen to 100.3 The Beat or find it on the iHeart radio app to listen to the special interview featuring two of the Gym's brightest stars!

St. Louis's own Boxing World Champion Devon Alexander will stop by the Gym to share his story with the Youth.