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Schools implement fitness boot camp for kids
Schools implement fitness boot camp for kids. Canadians are on the right track here! Fitness should be fun for kids and a lifelong endeavor! Many students in Edmonton are now taking part in a new fitness boot camp program designed specifically for kids.It’s called No More Excuses Boot Camp for Kids and it’s a circuit-training…
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Platinum Sit Ups
This morning started off great. It’s cold and blustery but at this point — it is winter so it’s expected and no excuse for missing my workout. It was 2 15 minute circuits and of course kicks your butt! One of the exercises we did was a platinum sit up. You need some heavy dumb…
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Friday Group Training with Planks
I am still nursing my self diagnosed pulled muscle in my left bicep, so Mikey and I both agreed to lower the weights when using that arm. It does feel better but when I put direct weight on it, I struggle. I need to make sure I am getting full range of motion when doing…
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Boot Camp owner: Exercise is A matter of life and death
Boot Camp owner: Exercise is A matter of life and death Exercise really is one thing that every one of us can do and it almost guarantees a return on your investment –improved health and reduced risks of many diseases. The power is in our hands — so Just Do It! “While smoking is prevalent…
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Working out with Broad Jump Burpees
Its a perfect fall morning — mid to upper 50’s and I rocked this workout – shaving 2 mins off my time. It’s amazing how much better I perform when its not super hot outside. I also think some workouts are made for some people and this one has my name on it — The…
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Plyometrics – Box Jumps
Although I was a little stiff from yesterdays run, I was raring to go workout this morning. I am not saying I wasn’t tired — I was super tired but I wanted to go — which makes it that much easier to get up and out. Mikey switched up the workout today because the burpees…
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Each day, start again
I should have listened to my inner voice this AM – I got up and headed to group training. I got through one round of the routine and I realized – I feel like shit and do not want to be there. So I left. I was not going to let myself be pressured by…
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HIT Training
I have mentioned this before because this type of workout is what I do 4x a week, but in the article linked to below – they are talking about IT too. IT is HIT (High Intensity Training) – short bursts of intense workouts and then take short breaks. The researchers are still not sure why…