Body Toning

Welcome to class! I am so excited to have you in my class this semester. I look forward to getting to know each of you and helping you achieve your fitness goals. Strength training protects bone and muscle mass and makes you strong and fit.   You don't need to spend hours each day lifting weights. You can see significant improvement in your strength with just 3-4 sessions per week! 


PLEASE READ THROUGH THE INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE SO THAT YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT IS REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS COURSE.

There are 2 parts to this course:

Online Coursework = 50% of your grade.

Plan on spending about 30 minutes working on the online coursework each week.  You have 3 attempts on all quizzes and tests, and your highest score will be kept, which gives you great control over your grade.  If you pass the pretest with 80%+, you can keep the pretest grade for that lesson without having to do it, but keep that in mind if you are trying to get an A in this class.

Workouts = 50% of your grade.

In order to earn credit for this class, you need to complete your 3 different workouts for 3 weeks each.  I have created 2 workouts that you may use and I have also linked below a collection of YouTube workouts you can do at home as well.  My workout #1 is a great place to start if you are new to strength training. 

*PLEASE NOTE*

FOR SUMMER SCHOOL: You will only be required to complete 2 workouts during the summer semester.

If you already have a routine that you are doing or strength workouts that you do, you may continue to do those if you like, or you may look through my video collection. Please keep in mind that this is a strength and conditioning class, therefore cardiovascular/sporting activities will not count towards the workout requirements.

Sample Workouts:

Workout #1 is made up of exercises that can be done with your own body weight, and is a great beginner workout.

Workout #2 includes the use of weights from the gym or at home.

NOTE: There is no need to purchase weights if you don't have them! You can use water bottles, cans of food, partially fill up used, rinsed out milk/juice jugs with water or sand...get creative and make your own weights!

HERE is a link to a collection of workouts you can do at home.

If you want to create your own workouts, here are some ideas and resources you can use:

HERE is a list of exercises you can do at Home using body weight only.

HERE is a list of exercises you can do with free weights at Home or the Gym.

HERE is a slideshow of exercises with videos you can do using machines at the Gym.

If you are new to strength training, before you begin any of the workouts, review THIS page about Strength Training Terminology and Proper Form.

GRADING SCALE:

A  100-93 C+  77-79             D-   60-62

A-  92-90                C   73-76               F      0-59

B+ 87-89                C-   70-72

B   83-86                D+   67-69

B-  80-82                D    63-66

Body Toning Essential Standards: