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Fitness Through Play: How to Reimagine Physical Education for Lifelong Wellness

SHAPE America

Can play be exercise? Does exercise have to be associated with a negative connotation to be effective? When I ask for other examples, the gym falls silent. Their feedback can offer insights we might never see from the front of the gym. Physical activity doesnt have to mean a gym workout or structured HIIT circuit.

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Gobak Sodor: Traditional Game of Indonesia

Montessori Physical Education

The game is played on a grid that can be made by making lines in the ground or using the court lines of a gym. If the game had been indeed invented around the time of the Majapahit Kingdom, it would have made sense that it had started as a military exercise because this was a time of conflict. This will save you a lot of setup time.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Embracing “Exercise Snacks” For a Healthier You!

Relentless School Nurse

When you hear “exercise snacks,” you might think of a protein bar or a piece of fruit. In 2023, consider incorporating these short bursts of activity into your daily routine to help achieve the recommended 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week.

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Can You Use CrossFit In Physical Education Classes?

Physical Education Update

For those of you not aware of CrossFit, it’s a strength and conditioning program that employs a mix of aerobic, gymnastics, body weight and Olympic lifting exercises. The goal is to improved fitness in 10 different areas: cardiovascular endurance, strength, stamina, speed, flexibility, power, balance, coordination, agility, and accuracy.

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Teaching Students to Overcome Adversity

Active Schools Us

Adversity teaches us valuable lessons about ourselves, the power of endurance, and the importance of occasional discomfort. My goal is for this exercise to help students in the future when they need a moment of inspiration. This quote is on a poster leading into my gym. I was amazed by their responses! I can do this!

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Add Sprint Training to Your Fitness Stack: Teresa Iannetelli

The Sporting

Follow Teresa on Instagram for Home workouts, motivation and fitness inspiration Sprint Training for Beginners Sprint training is the best calorie-burning exercise but can also be very demanding. Are you eating enough calories because it is a high-calorie-burning exercise? And a very important one, are you eating enough protein ?

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13 Winter-Themed Indoor Activity Ideas for PE!

Gopher Sport

In this blog, we’ve compiled 13 creative and enjoyable winter-themed indoor activity ideas that you can do with your students, turning your gym into a winter wonderland of movement and fun! Frosty Fitness Dice Exercises: Keep the workout engaging by using Gopher’s TossUp Dice with different winter exercises on each side.

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