Learn About the Cardiovascular System and Get Moving!
Information for students
Activity 1: Learn about the function of your heart during exercise
· Watch this video. Speaking to a friend or a family member, can you summarize the function of the cardiovascular system and how it performs that function? Challenge yourself to remember as many details as possible. For example, can you remember how many times your heart beats in a year or how many valves your heart has?
Activity 2: Get moving!
· Complete the following training programs on three separate days:
o Day 1 - Abs Day 2 – Lower body Day 3 – Arms and back
· Make sure you select the workout level (number of sets) according to your personal fitness level.
· Do not forget that the number of repetitions (reps) is a suggestion only. If you can no longer hold or perform a technique, stop the set and rest.
If you are up for practicing your French and want to explore more activity ideas, visit the Reste Actif! website.
Information for students
Activity 1: Learn about the function of your heart during exercise
· Watch this video. Speaking to a friend or a family member, can you summarize the function of the cardiovascular system and how it performs that function? Challenge yourself to remember as many details as possible. For example, can you remember how many times your heart beats in a year or how many valves your heart has?
Activity 2: Get moving!
· Complete the following training programs on three separate days:
o Day 1 - Abs Day 2 – Lower body Day 3 – Arms and back
· Make sure you select the workout level (number of sets) according to your personal fitness level.
· Do not forget that the number of repetitions (reps) is a suggestion only. If you can no longer hold or perform a technique, stop the set and rest.
If you are up for practicing your French and want to explore more activity ideas, visit the Reste Actif! website.