Monday 12/22

Any day is a great day to get some exercise in.  Our bodies are not meant to be static (stuck in one spot).  Think of all of the different stretches and exercises we did during P.E.

Do this daily, until we meet in February:

Find a spot inside or outside where you can concentrate.

• Take about 30 seconds to breathe in-and-out so that you can fill your lungs with good healthy air
• Start gently by stretching from the top of your head down to your feet (you can do this sitting on the floor too!) -- do not bounce, go slowly.
• After stretching, start warming up -- run in place, jumping jacks, toe touches.
• Then pick up the speed!  This is where your heart gets healthier!
• Cool down.  Slow down, but keep moving until you feel your heart rate go back down.

Don't forget to breathe, all the way through!  

Here's a sample of "toe touches."

 Toe touches.  Slow is the key to preventing injuries and pain.  Start in a neutral position.  Knees loose.

 Keep knees loose, touch on side, and move the other arm behind you.

Back to neutral.  Knees loose.  Don't forget to breathe.

Now, the other side.  To make it challenging, you can turn your head to face behind you.

In your Blog notebook, make a note of when you have done your exercises!  
Great job!