(Group size: 1+) http://www.gamesfitness.com/2018/09/bounce-and-balance/ Each person has two tennis balls. First run/walk to cone and back with ball balanced on back of each hand. Second run/walk to cone and back bouncing each ball alternately. Third run/walk to cone and back bouncing both balls simultaneously. Maybe add a forfeit (PT decides!) every time the ball isContinue reading “Bounce and Balance”
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Healthy competition with yourself and others within exercise groups found to be a highly effective source of motivation to exercise more.
Competition appears to trigger a ratcheting-up of physical activity levels that creates an upward spiral within an entire peer group, according to the researchers. Within a competitive framework, each person’s activity raises the bar for everyone else and creates a contagious chain reaction marked by increased levels of physical activity for the entire group. Conversely, too much socialContinue reading “Healthy competition with yourself and others within exercise groups found to be a highly effective source of motivation to exercise more.”
Gambler
(Group size: 4+) http://www.gamesfitness.com/2015/02/gambler/ PT selects an exercise eg Burpees. Players find a person to face-off with, they say 3, 2, 1 and a number between 1 & 10. That is how many reps of the exercise they do, however the person who says the higher number also has to run to a cone and back.Continue reading “Gambler”
Exercising with your partner can improve your health, fitness and relationship.
In sum, fitness can be about you, or it can be about you and your partner, so why not share this aspect of your lives, either regularly or just on occasion, and discover how doing so might give your relationship a new dimension and new life. Full article 🤼 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/meet-catch-and-keep/201401/5-reasons-why-couples-who-sweat-together-stay-together
Exercising for charity results in greater well-being and physical activity during the winter.
Speed Switch
(Group size: 3+) http://www.gamesfitness.com/2019/05/speed-switch/ Each person has a mat or cone to mark their spot. People spread out randomly and start a base exercise next to their cone/mat. PT shouts names for people to swap places, 2 names, 3 names, men, people in blue, … continuing the base exercise when they reach the cone/mat🏃♂️💥🏃🏾♀️
Swim Pop
(Group size: 1+) http://www.gamesfitness.com/2015/03/swim-pop/ People lay on the front and do front crawl without arms or legs touching the ground. Someone shouts ‘Pop’, all players jump up, wave hands around then get back down to swimming. Anyone can shout ‘Pop’ anytime🍾
Exercising with others can better improve your mental and physical health than exercising solo.
After 12 weeks, those who were participating in the group fitness class showed significant improvement in their mental quality of life. Group fitness classes can lead to friendships, and friendships are fundamental for stable mental health. Full article 🧑🏿🤝🧑🏻 https://www.bustle.com/p/is-it-better-to-work-out-in-a-group-5-benefits-of-exercising-with-pals-instead-of-on-your-own-3201376
Amazeballs
(Group size: 2+) http://www.gamesfitness.com/2015/05/amazeballs/ Ball with prewritten exercises written on, in a bucket. Decide on number of reps for each round of the game. Place the bucket a distance away. People collect a ball from the bucket, do the exercise and the next person goes. Keep going until the bucket is empty⚾❔
Having an exercise partner who offers emotional support is the key to exercising more frequently.
“Our results showed that the emotional social support from the new sports companion was the most effective.” Full article 🎎 https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161004081548.htm
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