
Have you vacuumed your fish pond today?!
This is the almond (?) tree blossoming outside my apartment complex entrance. Unfortunately, these pretty blooms don't last very long, as there were more petals on the ground than on the actual tree!
Since spring has sprung, it's time to spring back into shape! Here are some workouts my students have designed using different gym equipment such as kettlebells, bosu balls, stability balls and body bars.
The students really seemed to enjoy thinking of ways to use the equipment, and work through exercises that they had found in their research. We really aimed to make the circuit training as dynamic as possible, incorporating elements like balance and crossing multiple planes of movement.
Some of the names were really random, like this gem--the dumbbell skull crusher. Of course when this student presented, I was nervous to see what that exercise entailed. Luckily, it didn't involve bashing the dumbbell into one's forehead, as if they were crushing a soda can!! It actually was a really good workout, and this student was a great leader, constantly encouraging the group to stay with the tempo and push through.
So there you have it--fitness advice from 13 and 14 year olds; that if you practice running, you'll be able to run away from a mugger, vegetables improve your digestive system's flow, and bad nutrition and lack of sleep will negatively affect your energy and performance during the day. Couldn't have said it better myself!!
Here's to a healthy spring--filled with positive thoughts, daily exercise, healthy eating, staying strong, working smart, worrying less, dancing more, loving often and being happy!
Have a healthy day, wherever you are in this beautiful world!
<3 amor.paz. felicidad siempre
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