Set An Example

     Emily signed up for a class called "Leadership". It's the precursor to Jr. ROTC. If you do well in this class, then you earn your uniform and such. Part of this class is a physical fitness test. It was definitely a sign to me that I needed to seize upon this opportunity not only to help my girl and pass on some knowledge, but to also buckle down, join in and set an example of how you fight your way back on track. 

     We did a simple little fitness test of all body weight movements, just to get an idea of where we're at. She did a good job. Me, well....we all know where I'm at. But hey, I've grown quite fond of humble pie. Here's what got done tonight.

***ALL MOVEMENTS WERE TIMED AT 1 MINUTE***

SIT UPS:

(straight leg)

Emily: 20

Me: 20

PUSHUPS:

Emily: 6 - toes

           14 - knees

Me: 17 - knees

FAT GUY PULL UPS:

Emily: 19

Me: 13

BW SQUATS:

Emily was unable to any squats with proper form, so that's on the docket for next time. I'm going to need to research some teaching techniques.

MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS:

Emily: 25

Me: 50

ADDUCTER BAND STRETCHES:

(black band)

Emily: 60 - left

           57 - right

Me: 40 - left

        45 - right

ABDUCTOR BAND STRETCHES:

(black band)

Emily: 50 each side

Me: 35 - right

       33 - left

HANGING KNEE RAISES:

Emily: 23

Me: 18

     Next session we'll work on squats and the basics again. Once she gets a little stronger, we'll add some weight with small dumbbells. Right now, she's awkward in her body and that's normal. I know once she gets a taste of strength, she'll focus more.