WELCOME BACK
So i been following my plans pretty closely and working hard. I have a 5K coming up on the 11th and have been doing a lot of running. I learned that sleep and water are essential when it comes to large amounts of running.
Also STRETCHING. If you fail to stretch you will be sore and inevitably hurt yourself.
I also learned the best form for when it comes to running. It goes as this:
1. keep your back straight
2. run with long strides
3. keep your hands as if you were eating a potato chip and keep your arms lose
4. breath in through your nose and out of your mouth
Also it helps to put your mind somewhere else, like music or maybe your destination. Doing this will make the run seem like less work and make it go by faster.
Along with correct running form i have been bettering my lifting form. A friend and coach have been going with me while i work out to critique how i am working out. So far so good.
My "gains"
Leg press: 135 lbs
Squat: 155 lbs
bench press: 95 lbs
# of push ups in 2 min: 80
# of sit ups in 2 min: 78
2 mile run: 15:10
longest distance: 4 miles
As far as yoga goes, i have come to learn that it helps when you are sore from working out. It really stretches you and your muscles. BUT beware not to bite of more then you can chew. If you are not use to a lot of physical activity do not do it!
Start low. Maybe with only yoga and then work your way up to working out as well. Or just work out. Whatever is most comfortable or you will burn yourself out.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Thursday, March 26, 2015
MP: GAME CHANGER
So as you know I am learning health and fitness for my major project.
I have vowed to learn how to workout correctly and as an added bonus change my life and hopefully gain some mad muscles! (:
To help move this success along in the right direction for the remainder of the time for this project i will learn YOGA and BOXING
*hopefully i'll have some personal pictures of my experience*
BUT THAT IS NOT ALL FOLKS!
I'm going to do a challenge that I learned is very hard and somewhat complicated.
ON TOP OF:
25 Squats every time i use the restroom and 6 hours of sleep every night
I have vowed to learn how to workout correctly and as an added bonus change my life and hopefully gain some mad muscles! (:
To help move this success along in the right direction for the remainder of the time for this project i will learn YOGA and BOXING
*hopefully i'll have some personal pictures of my experience*
BUT THAT IS NOT ALL FOLKS!
I'm going to do a challenge that I learned is very hard and somewhat complicated.
ON TOP OF:
25 Squats every time i use the restroom and 6 hours of sleep every night
MP: A couple missed days
HELLO ALL (:
Don't you worry, I have been working my way through my Major project at full speed
I know it has been a while since I updated, but have you no fear, I'll catch you up, here is whats been missed:
1. I have been working out 3-4 times a week with each of my workouts that i have posted before. I been working on my cardio the most. I LOVE to run and that above all is most important to me.
2. I downloaded an amazing app called: MapMyRun. It is wonderful and super helpful in tracking your runs, walks, hikes and burned calories.
3. I now weigh 117, with WAY more muscle. I can squat up to 155 lbs. 10 squats 3 reps.
4. Now that you heard that here are some new workouts that I learned from Instagram and Google.
INSTAGRAM:
Account: exercises4abs: I did these two the same day, i did each 10, 20, 30, 40.
Then as a cool down I walked a mile and a half.
2. Account : squat_exercises; i did these in one day and repeated 2-3 times
GOOGLE
3. http://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Printable-Arm-Workout-Poster-23062748
Cool down with a run and some stretches and it will be all good!(:
Don't you worry, I have been working my way through my Major project at full speed
I know it has been a while since I updated, but have you no fear, I'll catch you up, here is whats been missed:
1. I have been working out 3-4 times a week with each of my workouts that i have posted before. I been working on my cardio the most. I LOVE to run and that above all is most important to me.
2. I downloaded an amazing app called: MapMyRun. It is wonderful and super helpful in tracking your runs, walks, hikes and burned calories.
3. I now weigh 117, with WAY more muscle. I can squat up to 155 lbs. 10 squats 3 reps.
4. Now that you heard that here are some new workouts that I learned from Instagram and Google.
INSTAGRAM:
Account: exercises4abs: I did these two the same day, i did each 10, 20, 30, 40.
Then as a cool down I walked a mile and a half.
2. Account : squat_exercises; i did these in one day and repeated 2-3 times
3. http://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Printable-Arm-Workout-Poster-23062748
Cool down with a run and some stretches and it will be all good!(:
CONCEPT MAPPING TOOLS
The cool tools that I explored this week was "bubbl.us," The page itself states "Brainstorming made simple!"
I decided to brainstorm about my major project. I thought that this would help me to sort out and organize all my thoughts about working out and what I am actually learning.
It can help me see what I improved on, what was new and what i learned to fix along the way.
OPENING THE APP:
I opened the page and could do certain things with it but if i wanted to go into depth or save i had to make an account...so i did.
After signing up and then signing in I received and e-mail that told me how to do everything in a simple and helpful manner.
IN MY CLASSROOM:
This tool could be extremely helpful in brainstorming for papers. This could teach students how to get all there thoughts down in an organized manner, that is easy to read and color coded.
I would recommend this tool for all subjects: all sciences, history, and english. It could be fun to use to make a family tree with the class as well.
There is really nothing too challenging about this about, especially since it comes with easy to follow instructions that help to lead you through step by step. The only bad thing about this app it that you cannot make bubbles appear to the left or going up.
LINK: https://bubbl.us/mindmap
This is a picture of my brainstorming map. I created it for my major project.
I decided to brainstorm about my major project. I thought that this would help me to sort out and organize all my thoughts about working out and what I am actually learning.
It can help me see what I improved on, what was new and what i learned to fix along the way.
OPENING THE APP:
I opened the page and could do certain things with it but if i wanted to go into depth or save i had to make an account...so i did.
After signing up and then signing in I received and e-mail that told me how to do everything in a simple and helpful manner.
IN MY CLASSROOM:
This tool could be extremely helpful in brainstorming for papers. This could teach students how to get all there thoughts down in an organized manner, that is easy to read and color coded.
I would recommend this tool for all subjects: all sciences, history, and english. It could be fun to use to make a family tree with the class as well.
There is really nothing too challenging about this about, especially since it comes with easy to follow instructions that help to lead you through step by step. The only bad thing about this app it that you cannot make bubbles appear to the left or going up.
LINK: https://bubbl.us/mindmap
This is a picture of my brainstorming map. I created it for my major project.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
COOL TOOLS: EBOOK
For this weeks cool tools i decided to do an Ebook maker. I used the website https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/my-ebook-maker/ghlhjjfkeghahhinonefjehckgambhhg?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon.
First upon visiting the site it asks for a name and your email. Using that you create a profile, for free.
I found it easy to figure out. Some features were hard to figure out, like the copy and pasting of words and photos. I also couldn't find a way to insert saved photos.
In my classroom, this will be very productive. I hope to make books with each of my classes, about the different subjects that we cover in school. (science, math, music ect)
This could be very helpful to getting my classes to remember the material i cover. Also it gives them confidence in what they are doing. It can instill pride in their work.
This app is easy enough to use and with the help of a teacher, it could be mastered very quickly. The fact that everything is labeled and displayed like word processor, makes it easy to use.
It could be challenging if a child makes a mistake and forgets to save. Or the computer restarts. Also if the student wants to go back and change things it is a very big hassle.
Here is my Ebook:
http://www.myebookmaker.com/books.php?u=19756&popid=23583
First upon visiting the site it asks for a name and your email. Using that you create a profile, for free.
I found it easy to figure out. Some features were hard to figure out, like the copy and pasting of words and photos. I also couldn't find a way to insert saved photos.
In my classroom, this will be very productive. I hope to make books with each of my classes, about the different subjects that we cover in school. (science, math, music ect)
This could be very helpful to getting my classes to remember the material i cover. Also it gives them confidence in what they are doing. It can instill pride in their work.
This app is easy enough to use and with the help of a teacher, it could be mastered very quickly. The fact that everything is labeled and displayed like word processor, makes it easy to use.
It could be challenging if a child makes a mistake and forgets to save. Or the computer restarts. Also if the student wants to go back and change things it is a very big hassle.
Here is my Ebook:
http://www.myebookmaker.com/books.php?u=19756&popid=23583
To Ebook or not to Ebook that is the question
Ebooks seem like a good idea. It helps students to display their knowledge and gives them a chance to show what they know. Knowing that they will be creating a book will excite students. In a way it could force them into learning about the subject in which they are writing.
For the teacher it could be equally just as exciting. It gives the teacher a chance to be creative. Ebooks let the teacher, and students, alike a chance to expand on what they know and show others as well. When using these Ebooks in the class, it could instill a sense of pride in each student. Being able to look up at the teacher and know "hey! i created that! i knew that!" It could also give confidence as well.
As i grew up i thought of authors as smart, brave intellectual people. To write a book was, is , something magical to me. I'm not the only one to believe that.. many people do. So to give kids an opportunity to create something like a book, is wonderful. It shows them that they are smart and able to do what any other author can.
I plan to use Ebooks in my classroom and involve my students as much as possible. I want each child to be able to look to them and learn in a more simple manner. This gives each child a chance to not only use them in my class but at home as well. They can download the material with their parents and learn in a quieter slower family environment if that is what they need.
Each child can teach their parents what they know based on the Ebook they helped create. If someone can teach something to another person then it is clear that they not only know what they are talking about..they understand it as well.
It is like Jon Smith mentioned on his website, http://www.redjumper.net/blog/2014/01/using-book-creator-support-autistic-students/, ebooks are contagious and make students who create them excited and globally known authors. He managed to excite a group of autistic students with no motivation in one meeting. Before that, when he first discovered ebooks (or Ibook) he had bettered the English skills of students who struggled with the subject for months. If that isn't a sign of an amazing resource then i don't know what would be.
For the teacher it could be equally just as exciting. It gives the teacher a chance to be creative. Ebooks let the teacher, and students, alike a chance to expand on what they know and show others as well. When using these Ebooks in the class, it could instill a sense of pride in each student. Being able to look up at the teacher and know "hey! i created that! i knew that!" It could also give confidence as well.
As i grew up i thought of authors as smart, brave intellectual people. To write a book was, is , something magical to me. I'm not the only one to believe that.. many people do. So to give kids an opportunity to create something like a book, is wonderful. It shows them that they are smart and able to do what any other author can.
I plan to use Ebooks in my classroom and involve my students as much as possible. I want each child to be able to look to them and learn in a more simple manner. This gives each child a chance to not only use them in my class but at home as well. They can download the material with their parents and learn in a quieter slower family environment if that is what they need.
Each child can teach their parents what they know based on the Ebook they helped create. If someone can teach something to another person then it is clear that they not only know what they are talking about..they understand it as well.
It is like Jon Smith mentioned on his website, http://www.redjumper.net/blog/2014/01/using-book-creator-support-autistic-students/, ebooks are contagious and make students who create them excited and globally known authors. He managed to excite a group of autistic students with no motivation in one meeting. Before that, when he first discovered ebooks (or Ibook) he had bettered the English skills of students who struggled with the subject for months. If that isn't a sign of an amazing resource then i don't know what would be.
Monday, March 2, 2015
MP: The Blogger's Guide to Building Muscle: ABS
Alright i'm all caught up now, March 2nd
For today i did something a little different.
Stretch!
10 eight count push ups
20 rowers
then run a lap
20 push ups
20 sit ups
then run a lap
20 air squats
20 leg raises
then run a lap
REPEAT FOR 35 MINUTES
Push yourself as hard as you can. I got through it about 10 times.
MP: The Blogger's Guide to Gaining Muscle: Cardio
February 27
Today is a pretty easy day:
STRETCH
lightly job 1/2 a mile
Run 2 Miles
200 meters of Burpee Broad Jumps (as shown below)
1/2 mile light jog
Then breath! (:
March First!!
Today I did more cardio.
I love running and have always believed that is a healthy exercise.
I learned how to correctly run. With new breathing techniques.
TIPS FOR RUNNING I LEARNED:
1. Have a straight back
2. Lean forward and put more weight on the top halves of my feet
3. Take longer strides
- I'm pretty short and find that no matter how fast i run, i never seem to get faster. So taking longer strides can help.
4. Breath in through your nose. (This helps lower heart rate.)
5. Give it everything you have,
STRETCH
1/2 mile light jog
2 mile run
100 meters of burpee broad jumps
1/2 mile light jog
(:
Today is a pretty easy day:
STRETCH
lightly job 1/2 a mile
Run 2 Miles
200 meters of Burpee Broad Jumps (as shown below)
1/2 mile light jog
Then breath! (:
March First!!
Today I did more cardio.
I love running and have always believed that is a healthy exercise.
I learned how to correctly run. With new breathing techniques.
TIPS FOR RUNNING I LEARNED:
1. Have a straight back
2. Lean forward and put more weight on the top halves of my feet
3. Take longer strides
- I'm pretty short and find that no matter how fast i run, i never seem to get faster. So taking longer strides can help.
4. Breath in through your nose. (This helps lower heart rate.)
5. Give it everything you have,
STRETCH
1/2 mile light jog
2 mile run
100 meters of burpee broad jumps
1/2 mile light jog
(:MP: The Blogger's Guide to Gaining Muscle: Arms
Wednesday February 25th
Tuesday should be a rest day.
On this day I worked out my arms.
(Used from bodybuilding.com)
1.One Arm Dumbbell Preacher Curl: 3 sets of 10 reps
http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/main/popup/name/one-arm-dumbbell-preacher-curl
2. Preacher Hammer Dumbbell Curl: 3 sets of 10 reps
http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/main/popup/name/preacher-hammer-dumbbell-curl
3 Triceps Overhead Extension with Rope: 6 sets of 6 reps
http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/main/popup/name/triceps-overhead-extension-with-rope
4. Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press: 8 sets of 8 reps
http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/main/popup/name/close-grip-barbell-bench-press
5. Dips- Triceps Version: 8 sets of 8 reps
http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/main/popup/name/dips-triceps-version
6. Tricep Dumbbell Kickback: 3 sets of 15
http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/main/popup/name/tricep-dumbbell-kickback
**When you are done with the first rotation repeat the whole set of exercises 2 or 3 more times. If you can not repeat to 3 times just try and do as much as you can.
Make sure to be drinking water throughout the whole workout.
REMEMBER: You will not see improvement unless you PUSH yourself. The exercises do no good unless you do them properly and push unless you can no longer push. But do no hurt yourself. Do what you can.
Everyone has to start some where.
Tuesday should be a rest day.
On this day I worked out my arms.
(Used from bodybuilding.com)
1.One Arm Dumbbell Preacher Curl: 3 sets of 10 reps
http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/main/popup/name/one-arm-dumbbell-preacher-curl
2. Preacher Hammer Dumbbell Curl: 3 sets of 10 reps
http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/main/popup/name/preacher-hammer-dumbbell-curl
3 Triceps Overhead Extension with Rope: 6 sets of 6 reps
http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/main/popup/name/triceps-overhead-extension-with-rope
4. Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press: 8 sets of 8 reps
http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/main/popup/name/close-grip-barbell-bench-press
5. Dips- Triceps Version: 8 sets of 8 reps
http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/main/popup/name/dips-triceps-version
6. Tricep Dumbbell Kickback: 3 sets of 15
http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/main/popup/name/tricep-dumbbell-kickback
**When you are done with the first rotation repeat the whole set of exercises 2 or 3 more times. If you can not repeat to 3 times just try and do as much as you can.
Make sure to be drinking water throughout the whole workout.
REMEMBER: You will not see improvement unless you PUSH yourself. The exercises do no good unless you do them properly and push unless you can no longer push. But do no hurt yourself. Do what you can.
Everyone has to start some where.
MP: The Blogger's Guide to Gaining Muscle, Leg Day!
So I have forgotten to update since the 21st and it is the 2end of March, so i have missed a few days of working out so to make it more simple i will split it up between this post and another one as well.
Feb. 23 2015
On this day I learned a little about what leg day really means. Since previously i had worked on abs, i was taught that it would very useful to give my abs a rest and work on a different muscle group.
Here is what i did for the day:
5-10 min of stretching: Key point is to not harm your muscles so warming them up and making sure they are not too tight is important. This will help prevent any injury.
1. Barbell Squat: 4 sets of 10 reps
http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/main/popup/name/barbell-full-squat
2. Sumo box squat: 4 sets of 10 reps
http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/main/popup/name/box-squat
3.Walking lunges: 4 sets of 10 reps
http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/main/popup/name/barbell-walking-lunge
4.Weighted wall sits: Hold for as long as you can.
*Find a wall and act as if you are about to sit on a chair (don't really sit on a chair) then lay your back flat on the wall. No arches in your back. Sit either 10 or 20 lbs on your lap and hold as long as you can.
5.Leg press: 4 sets of 10 reps
http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/main/popup/name/leg-press
If you cannot make it to a gym to preform these here is a link to a very amazing website. This should send you directly to the part of the site that as awesome at home work outs. I recommend using them!
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/4-effective-at-home-weight-loss-workouts.html
Feb. 23 2015
On this day I learned a little about what leg day really means. Since previously i had worked on abs, i was taught that it would very useful to give my abs a rest and work on a different muscle group.
Here is what i did for the day:
5-10 min of stretching: Key point is to not harm your muscles so warming them up and making sure they are not too tight is important. This will help prevent any injury.
1. Barbell Squat: 4 sets of 10 reps
http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/main/popup/name/barbell-full-squat
2. Sumo box squat: 4 sets of 10 reps
http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/main/popup/name/box-squat
3.Walking lunges: 4 sets of 10 reps
http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/main/popup/name/barbell-walking-lunge
4.Weighted wall sits: Hold for as long as you can.
*Find a wall and act as if you are about to sit on a chair (don't really sit on a chair) then lay your back flat on the wall. No arches in your back. Sit either 10 or 20 lbs on your lap and hold as long as you can.
5.Leg press: 4 sets of 10 reps
http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/main/popup/name/leg-press
If you cannot make it to a gym to preform these here is a link to a very amazing website. This should send you directly to the part of the site that as awesome at home work outs. I recommend using them!
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/4-effective-at-home-weight-loss-workouts.html
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Cool Tools: Photo Tools
I choose to learn about Pic Maker from the photo tools. It is a way to easily create pictures, cards, cover photos. It is easy to use and you can overlay photos, add multiple photos through just one link instead of many little links and it has super cool effects to add to each one of your photos.
I could even use it to log into my social media sites, that way i can easily download photos.
It gives me sizes, do i want to make a Facebook or Twitter cover? Or is it for google.
The steps are easy to follow.
This is the photo I made with this app.
Though it was very easy to do, it took me a good 30 minutes to come up with this. I couldn't stop playing with all the features. I had to figure out that some pictures over lap others but won't over lap certain things. That all the added features go on top and that i can change the colors of certain photos. In the end i can certainly say that i will be using this for my classes. I made a picture collage of my first year of college last year. I choose to do this topic because my first year of college made me who i am and it was in this year that i made my friends and choose the path to the rest of my life.
This could be used in my classroom settings easily.
It could be used to make pictures for certain subjects such as, science and art. Children can use it to easily understand the computer, to make presentations for class, or even to create cards for family members or friends.
I would use this tool because its fun and creative. It helps to catch peoples attention, I would want my students to be engaged and eager to learn.
Students could download this on their laptops or phones and use it any time. It is simple to use and gives step by step instructions. Finding out where to put things so they all work out could be very challenging. There is a system of steps in organizing you have to create/find in order for everything to workout correctly.
Here are some motivational posters I made for my future classroom using this App.
I could even use it to log into my social media sites, that way i can easily download photos.
It gives me sizes, do i want to make a Facebook or Twitter cover? Or is it for google.
The steps are easy to follow.
This is the photo I made with this app.
Though it was very easy to do, it took me a good 30 minutes to come up with this. I couldn't stop playing with all the features. I had to figure out that some pictures over lap others but won't over lap certain things. That all the added features go on top and that i can change the colors of certain photos. In the end i can certainly say that i will be using this for my classes. I made a picture collage of my first year of college last year. I choose to do this topic because my first year of college made me who i am and it was in this year that i made my friends and choose the path to the rest of my life.
This could be used in my classroom settings easily.
It could be used to make pictures for certain subjects such as, science and art. Children can use it to easily understand the computer, to make presentations for class, or even to create cards for family members or friends.
I would use this tool because its fun and creative. It helps to catch peoples attention, I would want my students to be engaged and eager to learn.
Students could download this on their laptops or phones and use it any time. It is simple to use and gives step by step instructions. Finding out where to put things so they all work out could be very challenging. There is a system of steps in organizing you have to create/find in order for everything to workout correctly.
Here are some motivational posters I made for my future classroom using this App.
Here is the link: http://picbash.com/pic-maker
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