Welcome back to a new school year! Primal Movements Workout: Back To The Basics

7 Primal Movements Workout: Back To The Basics
(also known as foundational movements)

learn more by watching the video for good technique and by reading more click HERE

The Seven Primal Movements:

1. Bend to extend   2. Squat   3. Lunge   4. Rotate    5. Push   6. Pull   7. Gait

PE STUDENTS:
 This video/article is an excellent strength resource because it focuses on functional life strength movements + it is meant to be used by a variety of participants. 

 It also doesn't require/ focus on a lot of weight, but on proper technique.  Try out this routine and comment on your experience.  And/or review the exercises and comment on how they compare with what you already might be doing for your strength activity.

Go at your own pace.  You don't have to keep up with the demo :-)

PE courses available for Spring/summer session!

Hi PE students, here is some info about Surrey Connect PE courses available in the spring/summer 2015.   The last day to sign up is May 29 and runs til Aug 7th. 

Please share with anyone who may be interested.  

To view the  PE info open the link below, then download the file and enlarge to image to view

PE 10-12 Springboard Session Info

We are pleased to present our Spring/Summer course offerings.

Spring/Summer Course Offerings –  into Your Future

Download the brochure: Springboard.pdf

REGISTER NOW   

Dates:
 registration is from now until May 29, 2015 runs from April 1 through to August 7, 2015. 

All coursework and tests must be completed by August 7, 2015 as there will be no extensions.

If you are taking a provincially examinable course, you will be able to write the provincial exams on August 10, 11 or 12 depending on the exam.

more yoga (15 mins worth!)

Hi PE students: 
Here is a short Yoga video that would work great for anytime...lately I have been doing 10 mins of yoga at the end of my workouts and I like it!
I am going to try this video out.  I think it is good for the yoga rookies out there and for people that may want to work yoga into their regular exercise program in a smaller doses and still do an assortment of the basic moves.

 Try it out and tell me what you think.

30 Dumbbell Exercises Missing From Your Routine

click this link to see all 30 exercises

PE students: 
What do you currently do for strength activities in your personal exercise program?  Strength activities should involve some level of muscle overload and required rest intervals, but it doesn't have to involve weights (lots of body-weight exercises..see earlier posts) 

Comment on how your approach involves a total body focus and looks to increase loads/reps/sets over time.

 Review these strength exercises and consider adding some/all to your strength focused activities.  

9 Totally Manageable Fitness Resolutions From The Pros

#9 "Many people can get easily discouraged and give up when there's too much emphasis on weight loss. Focus on the joys of exercise and movement instead. Take pride in your body getting stronger. Think about the boost in energy you get after a workout. Do set goals, but make them about making fitness fun: Commit to joining a class three days a week or to signing up for a race. Just find something you consider fun!"

--Chris Freytag, fitness expert, author of Get Started with Weight Loss andHuffPost blogger

PE Students: open this weblink: Manageable Fitness Resolutions  to see the other 8 ideas and think about which idea(s) stand out for you. Write about how you plan to specifically apply any of the advice to your personal exercise program and/or report on how it went!

Enjoy your holiday break everyone!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_MelUp9E1g

Make your day harder & new year's resolutions!

Regardless of where you are on the activity level spectrum (low active----high active), these 2 videos can help us think positively about how small changes can make a difference in our lives and also for our family and friends.

The first video reviews the idea about the trend in our society to always make things easier.  
The second video gives a fresh perspective on "New Year's resolutions" and whether they are worth doing.

PE Students: Watch the videos and reflect on your outlook towards exercise and the challenge of modifying one's habits. What kinds of changes can you make and/or how can you use this resource to help others with this challenge?  What other reactions did you and/or others have to the ideas in these videos? 

The Best Free Yoga Videos for Newbies

The Best Free Yoga Videos for Newbies

 Kaitlyn Moore

October 23, 2014

When I started the quest for the best free online yoga resources, I set some criteria to quickly narrow my search. I wanted videos that were about an hour long to mimic the length of the studio classes I was used to. I was looking for videos that were an athletic challenge but also provided good routines for relaxation. And since I was new to my yoga practice, I wanted videos that broke down the basics of every pose.  

After weeks of trying out different sources recommended by friends, yoga instructors, and good-old Google, I settled on my three favorites: 

 link! http://greatist.com/move/free-online-yoga-videos

PE STUDENTS: Review the 3 you tube video descriptions and/or watch the videos and choose one to try out... or try all three...or maybe parts of all 3.  Maybe ask a friend or family member to join you!  Reflect on your experience for your Activity/Blog post.  Consider providing a pic or clip in your PE portfolio journal   

To extend your inquiry into yoga options check out the links below and share any other good yoga resources you may find    
link: http://www.yogatrail.com/yoga-styles-guide       http://big.assets.huffingtonpost.com/yogaxl.jpg