Tuesday, October 23, 2012

WOD 102312

WORKOUT
7 RFT
  • 5 Push-ups
  • 10 Abs
  • 15 Squats
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

  • Click on the word "Abs" above in the workout section.  It will take you to an article about the importance of core strength.  Read it.
  • How does a stronger core enhance your breathing?
  • What are some benefits of core strength which you may have never considered before?
  • What was your goal for today's workout?
  • Post your time.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

WOD 101612

WORKOUT


7 Minutes AMRAP
  • 5 Burpess
  • 10 Squats
  • SET A GOAL!!!  HOW MANY ROUNDS DO YOU WANT TO COMPLETE?
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

  • What was your goal?
  • How many rounds did you actually complete in 7 minutes?
  • Did you alter either of the exercises in any way?
  • In what way?
  • Why?
  • We have been doing workouts for 2 months for some of you.  Write a journal-like response explaining how are you feeling now compared to the beginning of the year?  Could you be doing better?  Explain.  Where would you like to be by the end of the semester?  Explain.  (Able to do 100 squats without rest, 50 push-ups without rest, increase all AMRAPs and RFTs, smile more, have more self esteem, be less stressed, etc.)

Thursday, October 11, 2012

WOD 101112

WORKOUT

We are doing the workout from last Friday since almost no one was here by P.E. then.

100 Push-Ups
100 Abs
100 Squats

For Time!  Set a goal!




ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

  • What was your time?
  • Did you achieve your goal?
  • If so, what is your goal for next time?  Be specific!
  • If not, how does that affect your attitude towards working out?  Will you reset your goal for next time?
  • Was there a pattern to your repitition of each exercise?  For example: 10 Push-Ups, 10 Sit-Ups, 10 Squats.  Perhaps you did all 100 Push-Ups first, then 100 Abs, then 100 Squats.
  • Did you do anything extra today?

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

WOD 101012

WORKOUT

5 Rounds of Abs
1 minute exercise followed by 1 minute of rest.
Sit-Ups

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

  • What Ab exercise did you choose?  Why?
  • How well did you do throughout the workout?  Explain?
  • Did you increase, decrease, or stay the same in the number of reps from set to set?
  • What specific goals did you have before the workout?  (Example: specific number of reps, specific duration without rest, etc.)
  • Did you meet or exceed your goals?
  • What are your long term goals?  (Think in the next 6 weeks.)

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

WOD 100912

WORKOUT

7 RFT
  • 5 Burpees
  • 10 Body Squats
 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

  • What were your goals for today?  Did you reach them?
  • What are your goals for this same workout if we were to do it next week?
  • What are your goals for this same workout by the end of the semester?
  • Which muscle group did each exercise work?  How can you tell?
  • In what way(s) could you alter each exercise for someone who needs more of a challenge?
  • In what ways could you alter each exercise for someone who needs a lower level of difficulty?
  • Don't forget to comment on others!

Friday, October 5, 2012

WOD 100512

WORKOUT

How long does it take to do...




100 Push-Ups
100 Abs









ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

  • Post your time!
  • How did you group your exercises? (Example: 10 Push-Ups then 10 Crunches)
  • Did you do any variations of the exercises to increase or decrease the difficulty?  (Example: Staggered push-ups, knees up crunches, 1 handed push-ups, v-ups, etc.)
  • What is your goal for the next time we do a similar workout?

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

WOD 100312

WORKOUT

5 RFT
  • 10 Push Ups
  • 10 Squats
  • 10 Abs
  • 1 Frog Hop down the gym

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
  • Post your time!
  • How are you feeling physically?
  • How are you feeling emotionally?
  • Are your sensations physically connected to your emotions at all?
  • What part of the body did you feel the Frog Hops in the most?
  • Read another person's post and comment on it!