This week we’re going to explore the miracle of the human heart! We’ll have a great time in class discussing what you learn, your insights, trying heart-healthy foods and going on a bike trip if the weather is good. Start now to see if you can borrow a bike if needed.
Instructions
Action step: Watch this intro video about the heart. Take notes on the parts of the heart and the function of each.
Click here to download the digram of the heart and fill it out. Bring your printout to class.
Action Step: Watch this video and write down in your journal your inspirational thoughts and feelings. Answer the questions below and come prepared to discuss them in class along with your other ideas/feelings.
1- What can you do to give your full heart to Christ?
2- What other symbolism of the heart can you think of?
3- What analogies of the heart can you create to compare to your success in life with Christ, your family, etc? For example: Just as the heart pumps blood to nourish every part of the body, our relationship with Christ nourishes every part of our life. If the heart becomes weak or fails to function properly, the whole body suffers. Similarly, if our connection to Christ weakens, every other area in our relationships, goals, and spiritual health struggles. Staying close to Christ through prayer, scripture study, and service is like keeping our heart strong so we can continue to live and thrive spiritually.
What is one or. more analogies you can come up with? Come prepared to share in class.
Action step: Watch this video and take notes on some of the best foods to eat to promote a healthy functioning heart. Bring to class your favorite heart healthy food to enjoy on our bike ride. One Vanbuck go to those who bring a heart-healthy food. Two Vanbucks go to those who bring a heart-healthy food NOT discussed in this video below and can explain WHY your food benefits the heart?
Action step: Watch this video and make notes on the best exercises you can do for strengthening your heart. Come prepared to discuss examples of heart healthy exercises you would like to try.
Here is the exercise schedule for the next month! Be sure to practice proper form on all these exercises as we demonstrated in class last time. Turn your stats into your Team Coach (see the list here) who will turn them into me. And I’ll be adding the rest of the next months homework-instruction on this page before Oct 17th. The next time we meet will be on Oct 24th because you have a field trip.
Exercise Schedule
From Sept 20th to Oct 3rd:
- Strength: Sit-Ups Timed for 1 Minute
- Cardio: Jumping Jacks Timed for 1 Minute
- Flexibility: Touch Toes-Beyond Measured Stretch
- Balance: Balance on One Foot With Eyes Closed. Time yourself on how long you can do this.
From Oct 4th to Oct 24th: (Note this is for 3 weeks)
- Strength: Push-Ups Timed in 1 Minute
- Cardio: Mountain Climbers Timed in 2 Minutes
- Flexibility: Side Stretch, Back to Wall, Measure Distance from floor to marked tape.
- Balance: One leg alternating lunges in 2 minutes, full knee motion.
