10 Basics of Physical Fitness

May 25, 2024

10 Basics of Physical Fitness

1. Wall Calf Raise

  • Reps: 20
  • Legs: Two legs to make it easier
  • Objective: Strengthen from the ground up

2. Wall TI Raise

  • Reps: 20
  • Positioning: Standing closer makes it easier
  • Objective: Strengthen both sides of the body, avoid weak links

3. Slant Squat

  • Reps: 50
  • Pace: Take breaks as needed
  • Objective: Strengthen through full range of motion, protect and preserve joints

4. Nordic

  • Reps: 10
  • Focus: Control your body on the way down
  • Objective: Extra knee protection; surgeries have increased fourfold since 2000

5. Elephant Walk

  • Reps: 20 per side
  • Modification: Higher hands make it easier
  • Objective: Be strong and flexible

6. L-Sit

  • Hold: 2 seconds
  • Modification: Closer feet make it easier
  • Objective: Strengthen not just the six-pack but also the hip flexors

7. ATG Split Squat

  • Reps: 12 per side
  • Modification: Elevating the front foot makes this easier
  • Objective: Balance out the effects of modern sitting society by creating strong, flexible hips

8. Pull-Up

  • Reps: 10
  • Assist: Use legs to assist and control on the way down
  • Encouragement: Even just hanging should be encouraged
  • Objective: Master body weight, scale abilities for everyone in the family

9. Full Push-Up

  • Reps: 20
  • Modification: On knees to make it easier
  • Objective: Maintain natural posture

10. Band Pull Apart

  • Reps: 20
  • Control: Control back each rep
  • Objective: Strengthen between the shoulders, counteract modern tech posture

Approach to Teaching Kids

  • Method: Leading by example; not forcing these activities
  • Gradual Teaching: Integrate into their school system

Issues with Modern Companies

  1. Addicting to excess calories
  2. Encouraging less movement
  3. Profiting from drugs due to points 1 and 2

Proposed School System Changes

  1. Physical Fitness Standards: Worked on once a week; educators must demonstrate
  2. Daily Fun Physical Games
  3. Time Ratio: Minimum 1:1 ratio of time outside vs. inside classroom
  4. Lunch Period: Called a lunch class where students learn about nutrition and help make food

Common Sense University

  • Name: Common Sense University
  • Aim: Keep solutions up to date, organized, and free
  • Website: commonsenseyou.org

Closing

  • Gratitude: Thank you for watching