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Intro to Athletics . Gym Shoes. You will need a pair of athletic shoes. I recommend mid-price Ascics , New-Balance, Addidas , or Pro-specs. Also, running shoes are very helpful on the 5k run. You could also run with cross-trainers and play basketball.
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Gym Shoes • You will need a pair of athletic shoes. I recommend mid-price Ascics, New-Balance, Addidas, or Pro-specs. • Also, running shoes are very helpful on the 5k run. You could also run with cross-trainers and play basketball. • Ideally, you would want separate shoes for different activities.
Gym Clothes • When it is hot, you would want a pair of shorts and t-shirt. • When it is cold, sweat pants or hiking pants with a hoodie or long-sleeve shirt is good. • If you have it, clothes like Nike Fit, that takes away moisture is very helpful. Especially if you sweat a lot.
Benefits of Exercise • Lower risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer • Better mental health and sense of well-being • Longer life • Improved Appearance
3 Things • Aerobic Training – Oxygen, Heart, and Lungs • Flexibility Training - Joints and Mobility • Muscle Strength – Women will not become bulky * You need to cross-train all areas
Check your BMI and Body Fat % • Next Thursday we will have an Army Fitness Test • But for now, in your notebook – write down your fitness goals for this semester and for this year!
BMI – one indicator • http://everydaycalculation.com/bmi.php?gclid=CIa2qpn2hr0CFVUJvAodwQIABQ • Not useful for those with large muscles and bone structure
Research Paper • Read my .doc document. Follow up with questions. You will need at least 10 citations related to your topic. 5 of which must be other “Research Papers.” • Think of a research topic right now. • Announce your research topic to me in the classroom on Tuesday.
Next Class • I will try to be at the gym by 8:40. If you come at 8:50 – you may leave 10 minutes early. • After attendance and warm ups – we will go outside on the track and demonstrate the push-up, sit-up, and the 2 mile run. Until 10:10, I will ask you to walk around the track. (Properly)
Army PT test score card • http://www.howtopasstheapft.com/the-us-army-physical-fitness-table.html