The Fitness World Kids Fitness Program is a dynamic, structured after-school initiative designed to help children become stronger, more confident, more coordinated, and more active; all within a fun, supportive, and professionally guided environment.
Delivered directly within schools, the program bridges the gap between traditional physical education and real-world fitness. It helps children develop the movement skills, confidence, and healthy habits they need to participate more fully in school sports, recreational activities, and everyday life.
Based in Main Beach on the Gold Coast, Fitness World is led by owners Thiago and Vanessa Zanetti, a husband-and-wife team with a shared passion for movement, education, injury prevention, and long-term wellbeing.
Thiago Zanetti, founder of Fitness World, brings extensive experience in physical education, personal training, sports conditioning, and youth-focused fitness. With a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, further study in cardiac rehabilitation and special health conditions, and decades of industry experience, Thiago understands how to create safe, progressive, and engaging programs that help young people move better, build strength, and develop confidence.
Vanessa Zanetti, co-founder of Fitness World, is a qualified physiotherapist and Pilates expert with a strong background in movement quality, posture, body awareness, injury prevention, and functional strength. Her physiotherapy knowledge adds an important layer of care to the program, ensuring children are taught not just to move more, but to move well.
Together, Vanessa and Thiago bring Fitness World’s signature approach into schools: personalised, educational, supportive, and focused on building lifelong health.
Our Kids Fitness Program develops the fundamental movement skills every child needs, including:
Each session is carefully designed to suit a range of fitness levels, so every child feels included, capable, and motivated to participate.
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Age-appropriate strength and conditioning exercises
Running technique and endurance training, ideal for cross-country preparation
Agility, coordination, and balance drills
Team-based games that encourage social interaction and teamwork
Injury prevention and movement education
Progressive programming to help children track improvement
Confidence-building activities that support physical and personal development
The Fitness World Kids Fitness Program is designed to complement and enhance school physical education, sport, and wellbeing initiatives.
By improving strength, coordination, endurance, and confidence, children are better prepared to enjoy and perform in:
Our goal is not only to help children perform better, but to help them feel more confident participating.
At Fitness World, we believe movement is education. Children learn best when they feel supported, encouraged, and capable, and that is exactly the environment we aim to create.
Under the guidance of Thiago and Vanessa Zanetti, the program combines fitness coaching, physical education principles, physiotherapy-informed movement awareness, and a genuine passion for helping children thrive.
Whether a child is new to exercise, preparing for school sport, or already active, the Fitness World Kids Fitness Program provides a strong foundation for movement, confidence, and long-term wellbeing.
Our mission is simple:
to help children move better, feel stronger, grow in confidence, and succeed - not just in sport, but in everyday life.
