Calvert's exercise and fitness room

This winter, the 7th graders have spent some time in Calvert's exercise and fitness room.  For each free weight exercise, students spot each other.  All of my 7th graders truly worked hard at each station.  Please see some highlights below:

 

 

bench press

 

 

plank

 

Airdyne bike

 

 leg extentions

 

Smith Machine assisted squats

 

row machine (erg)

 

 

elliptical trainer

 

bench press

 

bench press

 

 

 plank

 

 

5th graders work hard

Recently, the 5th graders worked on improving their core strength, cardiovascular endurance, and teamworking skills by racing down the court pulling a partner on a small inverted doormat.  Each duo came up with a different tactic to best race down to half court and back.  I am proud of my 5th graders' effort! Highlights below:



 

 

Students also made it across the gym on the doormats on their own.  Students' hands stayed on the mat while running their feet beind them.  It proved to be a challenging and fun activity.