The trusty JUMP ROPE once again grabs the spotlight for February's Flourish with Fitness Challenge. For the Love of Exercise is designed to increase awareness of all the benefits from jumping rope. Jump rope is one of the most effective cardiovascular exercises. Along with benefits to the heart, jump rope also enhances coordination, agility, and strengthens bones, … Continue reading For the Love of Exercise – February Fitness Challenge
5-Minute Challenge – WOW your students!
What works? I am always searching for new and exciting ways to motivate my students through fitness. After all, as a physical education teacher, promoting lifelong fitness is one of the most important lessons I MUST instill in each and every student I teach. Here's the HOW! Variety is Key In order for students to buy into our … Continue reading 5-Minute Challenge – WOW your students!
Let’s Roll for Fitness – January Fitness Challenge
For January, it’s time to get back to some basic movements using a pair of dice. The Roll in the New Year fitness challenge consists of exercises ranging from strengthening the upper and lower body to increasing aerobic endurance. Each day, roll two dice and add the numbers together. The sum of the dice determines the exercise … Continue reading Let’s Roll for Fitness – January Fitness Challenge