Class Post for 3/5

In class today we did a few different things. We talked about some progress that people have made in their projects which was interesting. Emma P. learned how to use a table saw from her dad in order to make a computer table for their living room. After our discussion we got WISE projects of past students to evaluate. I got Mia Reilly's. She is actually a good friend of my brother and I. I actually attended her final presentation my freshman year. She decided to take different types of yoga classes and then focused on Bikram yoga. Bikram is intense yoga that is done in an extremely hot room. I am very excited to read through her materials and really get to know her whole project. I feel that my posts have been kind of bland and somewhat like the "Diary of a Cat" and so I am anxious to see how someone else constructed their writing. We were asked to evaluate our person's project and write a paper answering questions about it. This is due March 18th. After receiving our projects to review, we watched a movie that was a WISE project about a WISE project. It was very interesting to not just read or hear about a project but actually see it.

Post for 2/29

I called the gym today to talk to someone about classes. I did not get a live person though so I will call back next week to try and make contact.

Post for 2/28

I have been out sick the past few days and haven't been up to any type of physical activity so I did some research instead. I looked through a book that I checked out of the library. It's called the Ultimate Guide to Cheerleading. There were a lot of useful tips about stunting and tumbling. It was a bit basic and a lot of the information was stuff I already knew. It was nice to see some of the technical explanations of stunts though. It was a mediocre source.

Post for 2/26

I just did a short workout today. I did an elliptical workout that I found on Pinterest.
Here it is!

I think it worked really well. It is definitely a great cardio workout but it has a huge focus on leg muscle. Definitely a keeper!

Post for 2/25

I've been having a problem with posting, but I'm back! So to pick up where I left off, I had a great work out last Monday. I worked out with my friends Cam and Erin. Erin is on my team, so I'm used to working out with her. We weren't expecting to work out with Cam but he was already in the work out room, lifting. Erin and I started out doing ten minutes (one mile) on the elliptical to warm up. We went through circuit training after working on arms, legs and abs. Cam then helped me with benching. I tried to do two, 10 pound plates but it was way too much. I couldn't even lift it off of the rack. We took off the plates and I was able to bench the bar which is 45 pounds. I did 3 sets of 15. I have never benched before so I didn't really know what to expect. I thought I may be able to do more, but obviously not. I think I really need to focus on arm strength. I danced competitively for years and so I have built up great leg strength and moderate core strength but my arms are terrible. Upper body strength is going to be essential in my tumbling passes. I finished out my workout with a mile on the treadmill. I find the treadmill to be a lot more difficult than the elliptical. I like it though because after, I feel very accomplished. I jogged at 4 mph for the first quarter mile, 5 mph for the 2nd quarter mile and then 7 mph for the last half mile. I was planning to stay at 6 mph but Cam pushed me to go faster. I like working out with a buddy because there is someone to encourage you and push you a little bit harder. Cam used the "tough love" method and told me that if I stopped running before my mile was done that he would kill me. Clearly it was a joke but it pushed me to pull through. I like that motivation.

Class Post 2/25

I wasn't in class today because I have a sinus infection. I heard from Emilio that we went to the black box and listened to Reggie Carpenter speak. I know Reggie personally because I am friends with her youngest son Sam. She is a very sweet woman and I wish I could have heard her tell her story.

First Work Out 2/20

Yesterday was the first day at the gym! I spent an hour and a half working out. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be but I am pretty sore.

•10 min 30 sec on the Elliptical at level 5 (one mile)
•Torso rotation, 2 sets of 20 on each side at 50lbs
•Lat pull down, 2 sets of 10 at 45 lbs
•Seated leg press, 1 set of 20 at 70 lbs
•Seated leg curl, 1 set of 20 at 50lbs
•Abdominal, 2 sets of 12 at 30lb
•3 sets of 15 sit ups
•1 set of 30 berry pickers
•1 set of 40 berry pickers
•1 set of 30 berry pickers w/ 6 lb med ball
•10 modified push ups
•10 leg lifts
•1 min 30 sec bridge
•30 sec bridge push ups
•20 bicycles
•5 min 3 sec on treadmill at 6.1 mph (half mile)

Class Assignment, Wed 2/20/13

Today in class we got into small groups to go over our projects. My group was as follows.......
Molly- She is running a half marathon. She is using a blog and it is realmollyprotz.blogspot.com

Dennis- He is living a healthier lifestyle. He is using a blog and it is denniswiseblog.blogspot.com

Emilio- He is doing woodworking. He is keeping a journal.

Erin- She is creating a website for the athletic director. She is keeping a journal.

Jaquan- He is creating a video game. He is using a blog and it is boomtasticbabybears.blogspot.com

Quanisha- She is researching and creating comic books. She is keeping a journal.

Exit Assignment 2

Two Week Outline

Week 1-
•Class
•Mentor Meeting
•Conditioning
•Contact FLGA
•Talk with Powers re: fundraising

Approximation of Time to be Spent: 9 hrs


Week 2-

•Class
•Mentor Meeting
•Conditioning
•Take books from library/read
•Plan 1st fundraiser depending on Powers

Approximation of Time to be Spent: 11 hrs

Exit Assignment 1

Dear Reader,
My overall goal for my WISE project is to learn to tumble in hopes of making myself a more marketable candidate for a collegiate cheerleading team.
My project has several phases that will each be a challenge in themselves. I am excited that my project has so many aspects because I will be learning several skills instead of just being stuck with one basic thing. Obviously, my main goal is to learn tumbling passes at a collegiate level. In order to make this possible I will first need to fundraise for the lessons that will be close to $1000. I also need to retrain my body to work in this type of strenuous situation. I am used to this type of activity during my season but since the end of the year, I haven't conditioned. I will also need to change my eating habits in order to help my body work properly with such physical activity.
My goals are to fundraise efficiently, condition properly to do well at the gym, and learn 5 tumble tricks. I would also hope to become more self motivated and committed by sticking to my fitness plan and gym schedule.
I have always wanted to learn tumbling passes and really get into shape. I am so excited to take this first step and do something for myself that is long overdue. Can't wait for the progress to begin!