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Never Stop Moving 365

Bringing The Fun To You

By Shannon Trelease, Macaroni KID Hamptons, NY July 13, 2024

 Never Stop Moving 365 makes unforgettable experiences bringing all the fun right to your doorstep.

Serving West Hampton through Amagansett, Never Stop Moving 365 comes to you.  Need 1 to 1 swim lessons or sports training for your  child? Schedule it in the privacy of your back yard. Need bike riding  lessons? Schedule it with NSM365! Need an ultimate birthday party experience with sports, swimming, games, fun unlike any other? Schedule it with Never Stop Moving 365! Instructors are local and certified! Guess what? There's also an APP! Download NeverStopMoving365 so you can scroll, click, and book with ease.  Need adaptive lesson? THEY HAVE THAT TOO! 

I had the pleasure of interviewing Christina Collins, Founder of Never Stop Moving 365

Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in town?

Born and raised in Westchester my whole life, I have never missed a Summer living out in Montauk. I was athlete of the year in HS, three sport athlete and captain of every team. I've always been interested in reaching my  potential through pushing my body and mind in movement, sports, and exercise. I played college volleyball to earn my Health and PE degrees and have a M.S.S. from the United States Sports Academy. Fast forward to  adulthood and that looks likes being a mom of 2 boys, Tyler 5 and Kyle 2. Completing ultra marathons, 50K, 50 miler and next up this year 100! A goal I have been working on for a  while!


Favorite things to do with your kids? 

Fit-tivities I call them! We do them each weekend! New Hikes and new coffee shops or hikes and brewery/wineries all throughout NY - Hudson Valley and Long  Island. We road trip and explore trails. 


One thing people would be surprised to know about you…

I am vegetarian, I do not eat meat/fish/chicken nothing with a face haha oh,  I LOVE to read.


How did Never Stop Moving 365 come about?


We   see so  many students in PE class who do not want to participate or  don’t enjoy themself because of the fear or peer judgment (their   classmates).  We also see a growing group of students who simply do not  thrive in traditional team sports. Parents often call us for children  as young as elementary school and say "what do I do? My kid doesn’t like  town tee ball or rec. soccer."  I always tell them "BUT that doesn’t  mean they aren’t an athlete."
In  some communities, if your child  wants to try a new sport at age 10 it can be challenging because their  peers have played it for thousands of hours since age 5.  So I created NeverStopMoving365 sports and exercise tutoring so kids had an alternative, inclusive option for physical activity and sports that builds confidence and competence but NOT competition.NeverStopMoving365  has expanded to services like birthday parties and pre-school classes so  kids of all abilities can shine while they move their body and develop a  positive relationship with movement and exercise to live a healthy  lifestyle for many years to come.


Why Never Stop Moving 365? What was your aha moment?
There   NEEDS to be movement opportunities for wellness for our children. Not  every child wants to play on a team sport. Not every parent can commit  to 10 weeks the same day of a week, same time for a season or semester.  As a former PE teacher I wanted to make PE available beyond the school  day to foster physical literacy. We travel to our clients, on demand  when they book. It may be a bike riding lesson, swim lesson, or a sports  and exercise tutoring lesson for a child who loves Fortnite.


Who are some of your local instructors in the Hamptons and what do they specialize in? 

Our  NSM365 Hampton Coaches are current and aspiring PE teachers born and  raised on the Island. They are members of NYS AHPERD, are first aid CPR  AED certified, most went to Adelphi or Hofstra, and played college  athletics. Our Hamptons team specializes in inclusive physical activity  fun, swim lessons, basketball, softball, soccer and so many sports!


How can Never Stop Moving 365's  set up events for children of all ages and abilities?

We are LIFE Plan CCO NY approved so families can utilize our convenient,  inclusive services for their child on the day and time they choose. Our sessions are fun, engaging, customized and creative. We can work on  balance, core strength, upper body, running, biking and so much more  through fun game. We bring PE to your doorstep. 


How has this community been instrumental in getting you to where you are now?

This  community values their child’s success and prioritizes health and  movement. We have had kids of the same family do sports lessons with us, swim lessons, have their birthday party with us, host back yard camps on days school is closed, all in one year! We can't wait to coach your child soon!