Bokwa!!!

Over this weekend I went to get trained in Bokwa. Bowka is a relatively new fitness class that is now sweeping the nation. It has many followers in other countries and is now making its way into our east coast area. I was one of the few people in the first training class in CT. Check out the link for more information on Bokwa. I can’t wait to incorporate this cardio fitness class into PE. Get ready to “Sweat the alphabet and Draw the Digitis!”.  

What is BOKWA?:

http://www.bokwafitness.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2&Itemid=2

 

 

Teen Dating Violence Info

In junior health class today the topic of discussion is teen dating violence. We will be discussing the signs of abusive relationships along with what to do, where to go, who to talk to if them or someone they know is a victim or teen dating violence.  

Check out some of these great resources and information…

Awareness organization and cycle of abuse chart

 http://www.breakthecycle.org/what-is-dating-violence

Statistics, resources and other information…

http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/intimatepartnerviolence/teen_dating_violence.html

Phone numbers for help with teen dating violence…

http://www.thehotline.org/is-this-abuse/teens-and-dating-abuse/

Dangers of Inhalant Drug Use

Here is a link about the dangers and risks of inhalant drug use. Good website that includes the harmful side effects of using inhalants along with PSAs. Remember one time use of inhalants and you could die. Check out the site to learn more.  

Info on Inhalant drug abuse: http://www.inhalants.org/

Double Dutch Jump Rope

With a little extra time with the juniors this week, due to the schedule, they performed several different jump rope activities. I noticed some very creative and skillful ways to jump rope from our talented junior class. Many students choose to work on their cardio and burning some kcals by individually jumping rope for several minutes at a time. Others were also breaking a sweat/burning kcals by working cooperatively while performing the skill of Double Dutch.

Check out some of these Double Dutch all-stars photos...

ZUMBA!!!!!

The students this past cycle have been participating in different fitness type activities. One activity has been ZUMBA.

I am a licensed Zumba instructor and I hold all the specialty Zumba courses as well. I can’t wait to incorporate the specialties as well, such as Zumba toning : )

Zumba is a cardio fitness dance class set to international music. It is what I like to call “disguised fitness”. We have so much fun, get lost in the music and drenched in sweat. We work hard and have so much fun. For more information about Zumba check out the website. www.zumba.com 

 

 

Here is an example of zumba toning with the toning sticks. Next year I will be introducing the students to zumba toning!