gotommyturtle.com Blog http://gotommyturtle.com/blog Inspiring Health in America - One Child at a Time Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:10:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 en Exercise Combo! http://gotommyturtle.com/blog/2009/08/18/exercise-combo/ http://gotommyturtle.com/blog/2009/08/18/exercise-combo/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:10:41 +0000 Tommy http://gotommyturtle.com/blog/?p=86 Here’s another exercise combo!

Let’s do 20 jumping jacks followed by 20 crunches. Repeat that cycle a total of 5 times. That means you did 100 repetitions of each!

Check out the videos for any help with technique.

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In addition to your activity class during the day, you can always go outside, play sports, or go for a walk after school is over.

Think of all the opportunities you have to be active during your school day.

Just don’t forget to do your homework!!!

]]> http://gotommyturtle.com/blog/2009/08/10/school-and-exercise/feed/ This Move will Help Build Abdominal Strength http://gotommyturtle.com/blog/2009/08/08/this-move-will-help-build-abdominal-strength/ http://gotommyturtle.com/blog/2009/08/08/this-move-will-help-build-abdominal-strength/#comments Sat, 08 Aug 2009 22:47:47 +0000 Tommy http://gotommyturtle.com/blog/?p=82 Watch this video to learn how to do Crunches

Be sure to find a soft piece of floor!

]]> http://gotommyturtle.com/blog/2009/08/08/this-move-will-help-build-abdominal-strength/feed/ Slowly but Surely - Here’s Another Video http://gotommyturtle.com/blog/2009/08/06/slowly-but-surely-heres-another-video/ http://gotommyturtle.com/blog/2009/08/06/slowly-but-surely-heres-another-video/#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:11:34 +0000 Tommy http://gotommyturtle.com/blog/?p=80 Here’s how to do High Knees!

It’s sure to get your heart rate up!

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Check out this video for any help you might need!

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Check out this video for any help you might need!

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Follow the link to read a great Saturday write-up by John Williams.

]]> http://gotommyturtle.com/blog/2009/07/25/tommy-turtle-in-the-daily-oklahoman/feed/ Eric and Tommy Turtle at the OKC Zoo http://gotommyturtle.com/blog/2009/07/23/eric-and-tommy-turtle-at-the-okc-zoo/ http://gotommyturtle.com/blog/2009/07/23/eric-and-tommy-turtle-at-the-okc-zoo/#comments Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:39:01 +0000 Tommy http://gotommyturtle.com/blog/?p=67 On Saturday July 25, from 8am-noon, Eric will be attending the Animal Author Expo at the Oklahoma City Zoo to promote his book “Tommy Turtle: Exercise is Fun.”

Setup right inside the front gates, come by to see Eric, buy a copy of the book, or get your copy signed (if you haven’t already).

The weather should be great and don’t forget about the animals! See you this weekend!

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Which one is your favorite?

Fruit juice is a great way to get your fruit servings for the day, and they taste great! So, instead of drinking a soft drink, grab your favorite fruit juice!

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Find a watch or a clock with a second hand. We will used these to keep track of our time during the exercise.

Here’s the challenge:
1. For 1 minute - run in place at a very easy pace (more of a jog, for warm up)
2. For 30 seconds - run in place at a very fast pace (try to get your heart rate up)
3. For 30 seconds - run in place at a very easy pace (more of a jog)
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for a total of 5 minutes - if that’s too easy, try 10 minutes.

Good Luck! You’ll be running faster in no time!

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