Extended Beep Test

For fitness yesterday, we did an extended beep test. We were encouraged to try to run one for every 1-2 breaks. I really tried my best to run as much as possible. However, there were about 2 times in which I took three beep breaks, and then ran. That was really hard. This fitness day pushed me both physically and emotionally. Next time, I'm going to try to run two and break two, or run one and break one. Try to push myself more, and motivate myself to do more! :)

This is INSANITY! :P

Today, for fitness, we had a choice between yoga and insanity. I chose insanity! I had done this already last year, and felt that I got a lot out of it. I worked really hard today!!! I push myself to the extreme and really set my own expectations high! I reached all the goals I set for myself today. Some of which include sweating like a maniac, pushing myself to go a little faster each time, not stopping under any circumstances, and modifying the activities, so that I wouldn't need to stop. I did all these things! Yay! :D I even got a few high fives from the teachers for my hard work! Today was a good day...I know because my muscles are super duper sore! But I'm happy about that! It means I pushed myself to the limit. I feel like I really proved to myself that "you get out of it what you put in". SO HAPPY WITH MYSELF! :D

Weight Room With Actual Weights?

Weight, hold on a second! (pun intended) girls can use weights?

Throughout my entire high school life, I've never been told "we're going to be working with weights this week" - especially being a girl. It's always been the boys that the teacher talks to about weights. I learned so many things this week. I learned about the muscles and how they work (contracting) and also about the things I can do to build some muscle. For me, I usually do weights anyways, but my PE teachers have told me most of the time that The weights I have are too heavy, in order to prevent me from becoming too muscular, but I think that a little muscle is good. I don't know if it's weird that I think that or if I'm the only one, but that's just what I think. I really liked going to the weight room, and after learning all this new information, I actually have more motivation to do so. I'm really surprised actually at how much weight I can endure. I was really amazed at my ability to push myself! I'm really happy with myself! :) I can feel the soreness coming! :/ but that's okay, it just means I'm building more muscles!!! :)

Hub + Gym Circuit

Today, we did a 40 minute non-stop circuit, which included climbing stairs and going through people who hit you with these hard pillow-like things. I worked really hard! I really tried to keep my heart rate up and keep jogging as much as I possibly could. I also tried to do all the things that were in the circuit, including going through the hockey nets and also climbing over the obstacle and then onto that mat. I tried really hard to take no breaks.. And I was successful! It's those types of moments, when I find out something I do now that I could t do last year, that make me feel a sense of accomplishment, and therefore motivate me to do EVEN BETTER!! :)

Skating Day

So yesterday, there was a field trip for skating. I unfortunately could not make it, as I was in my bio class, and I didn't really want to miss anything, especially since we were doing 2 labs that day. I think I was kinda scared of going, because when I missed a couple of days for my wisdom teeth extraction, it was quite difficult for me to catch up on my homework... But then again, we only had to leave a few minutes before the bell, which is unfortunate, because if I hadn't been so worried, I could have gone. :( in the end, I think I took the easy road, and I think it was really unfortunate that I chose not to go, because I do think that the field trips are really good for us, as girls, since it shows us what we can do outside of class. Next time, I will really try to go to the field trip, regardless of my many worries.

DANCE WEEK!

So this week, we did dance! I had a lot of fun, even though some of the dances were pretty hard... :( I still tried my best though! I really like dance actually, it doesn't feel like you're exercising, but you actually are! Which is pretty cool. :)

Woo Kim

Today, we went to Woo Kim! It was so much fun! I had a really good time! I learned a lot of things too! Like self defense techniques! I had so much fun! Lots of smiles, laughter and POSITIVE ENERGY!! :) I kinda wanna go there again in my own time too, maybe with a few friends- i think it would be lots of fun! :D

Reflection

So far this semester, I have been very motivated to participate in Get Fit. I always try to participate as much as I possibly can, in order to get as much out of the activities as I can. There are two main things that motivate me: positivity and the feeling of having accomplished something. I always feel as if I am the most motivated when I am with people who have positive energy. It always helps to have someone there to encourage you and help you stay motivated. I am also motivated by the feeling of having accomplished something. It makes me feel that I CAN do anything if I put my best effort into it. 

In Get Fit, I have enjoyed having field trips that allow us to go out of our comfort zones and have fun doing it. I think it really helps us see the types of activities we can do, once we get out of high school. I think it also helps us see our strengths and see the things we like to do, which in turn motivates us to do more activities outside of school hours.

I have seen many improvements in my fitness. For example, usually when the school year starts, my beep test score would only be 6-7, because I wasn't in the best shape. However, this year, I got a score that I am very happy with. I have also seen improvements in hill runs. Usually, I would take breaks. But now, I find that I don't take breaks anymore.

I have contributed to my personal success in the class by always going that extra mile. I always try to push myself to do more than what I expected. For example, when we do partner circuits (30 seconds on, 30 seconds off), I always try to do at least five activities which I do the full minute. And when I come across an activity that I don't necessarily like, I always say to myself, "Come on, you can do it! It's only a few seconds more!" I have also contributed to the success of the class by trying not to have a negative energy. I always try to smile and be positive, even if I haven't had such a good day.

I can improve by helping out more, and taking more initiative when we're doing something that needs setting up. I also want to improve my leadership skills, especially when we do block-wide fitness, to help the younger grades stay motivated, and to encourage them, as well.

Something I would REALLY like to accomplish this semester is to get a 10 for a beep test score. I feel like I finally have enough strength - both physical and mental - to achieve this goal. I feel as if I finally have enough motivation and enough endurance to achieve this. 

Burning Off Thanksgiving Dinner

On Tuesday, we did a half run and half circuit. However, I wasn't feeling to good, because I had just recently gotten my wisdom teeth taken out. At first, I wasn't going to do it at all, but i tried to do a modified version - only 70% "energy".

Yesterday, we did Zumba, and I had a lot more energy. I had a lot of fun! But i need to work on my hip movements! :P

Today, we did bhangra. It's really fun! I had so much energy, but we only did a few dances.

Splitz

Today we went to Splitz to do some gymnastics. It was so much fun! I felt like a kid all over again! I really want to go again! I relived my childhood years- I did a somersault, climb on the bars and spun around on them, and swung on the ropes! It was so much fun!!!!! :)

ZUMBA!!

Today we did Zumba, and it was so much fun! I got like none of the steps right, but I had a lot of fun and good exercise...maybe I should sign up for some classes... :)