I am writing
this fitness journal to document two-weeks of my physical activities. The
benefit of a fitness journal is to track my daily activities that add value to
my fitness routine. It also helps me monitor the frequency and duration of my
physical activities. I hope that this journal will enlighten me on how else I
can maintain a fit body.
October 13, 2016 (Thursday)
October 13, 2016 (Thursday)
Routine:
I leave home to go to school by riding my bike. It takes me 40 minutes to an hour to go to school Then I climbed the stairs going to my homeroom class. Next at lunch time I used the stairs again to buy my lunch at the cafeteria. I take my lunch up to eat with my friends so I use the stairs again. The next time I will use the stairs is during dismissal already. Finally I bike going home.
October 14, 2016 (Friday - Music class)
I leave home to go to school by riding my bike. It takes me 40 minutes to an hour to go to school Then I climbed the stairs going to my homeroom class. Next at lunch time I used the stairs again to buy my lunch at the cafeteria. I take my lunch up to eat with my friends so I use the stairs again. The next time I will use the stairs is during dismissal already. Finally I bike going home.
October 14, 2016 (Friday - Music class)
Routine:
I rode my bike to school. I have Music class so that means I have to add two more flights of stairs climbing to my usual routine today. I biked again going home.
October 15, 2016 (Saturday)
I rode my bike to school. I have Music class so that means I have to add two more flights of stairs climbing to my usual routine today. I biked again going home.
October 15, 2016 (Saturday)
Routine:
On Saturdays, I usually stay at home because this is my first day of rest day. I don't do much physical activity. Also, there is a super typhoon announcement today.
October 16, 2016 (Sunday)
On Saturdays, I usually stay at home because this is my first day of rest day. I don't do much physical activity. Also, there is a super typhoon announcement today.
October 16, 2016 (Sunday)
Routine: It's my Mom's birthday.
We don't go out the house because it is a stormy day.
October 17, 2016 (Monday - Design and Arts class)
October 17, 2016 (Monday - Design and Arts class)
Routine:
Classes are not cancelled despite the super typhoon announcement. Today, I biked, climbed the stairs and walked briskly.
October 18, 2016 (Tuesday)
Classes are not cancelled despite the super typhoon announcement. Today, I biked, climbed the stairs and walked briskly.
October 18, 2016 (Tuesday)
Routine:
I just do my usual routine including biking, climbing the stairs, and brisk walking
October 19, 2016 (Wednesday - P.E. Day)
I just do my usual routine including biking, climbing the stairs, and brisk walking
October 19, 2016 (Wednesday - P.E. Day)
Routine:
On top of my usual routine for the day, there is additional activity we do during PE - playing badminton. We start by practicing with our partner. We play a singles game. We aim for one set of 11 points to end the game. Then we play a doubles game against another team. The game ends when a team earns 30 points. We have three games of doubles.
October 20, 2016 (Thursday)
On top of my usual routine for the day, there is additional activity we do during PE - playing badminton. We start by practicing with our partner. We play a singles game. We aim for one set of 11 points to end the game. Then we play a doubles game against another team. The game ends when a team earns 30 points. We have three games of doubles.
October 20, 2016 (Thursday)
Routine:
I rode my bike to school. My primary means of transportation is by walking. Then I go home again using my bike.
October 21, 2016 (Friday - Music class)
I rode my bike to school. My primary means of transportation is by walking. Then I go home again using my bike.
October 21, 2016 (Friday - Music class)
Routine:
I rode my bike to school. I have Music class so that means I have to add two more flights of stairs climbing to my usual routine today. I biked again going home.
October 22, 2016 (Saturday)
I rode my bike to school. I have Music class so that means I have to add two more flights of stairs climbing to my usual routine today. I biked again going home.
October 22, 2016 (Saturday)
Routine:
I did not do much physical activity. I have been very busy doing school work. I stayed at home doing my homework.
October 23, 2016 (Sunday)
I did not do much physical activity. I have been very busy doing school work. I stayed at home doing my homework.
October 23, 2016 (Sunday)
Routine:
I have many school requirements to finish so I did not do much physical activity. In the afternoon, my mom sent me outside our unit to buy snacks. I walked going to the store and I also walked to go home.
October 24, 2016 (Monday - Design and Arts class)
I have many school requirements to finish so I did not do much physical activity. In the afternoon, my mom sent me outside our unit to buy snacks. I walked going to the store and I also walked to go home.
October 24, 2016 (Monday - Design and Arts class)
Routine:
I found out that the rear tire of my bike is soft. I decided to fill it up with air so i walked from our condo to the vulcanizing shop. However, they were still closed. So I walked back again to the parking lot to return my bike. Then I had to walk back again from the parking lot to the street outside to catch an FX van. Same as before I use the stairs to move around school. Finally, going home I walked from school to IPI to go catch a van again to bring me home. I walked to the parking lot to get my bike fixed but when I reached the vulcanizing shop it was already closed. I returned my bike in the parking lot.
October 25, 2016 (Tuesday)
Routine:
I walked from our condo to the street outside to catch a van. I used the stairs to move around the school. My mom and I walked from school to IPI to go catch a van to bring us home.
I found out that the rear tire of my bike is soft. I decided to fill it up with air so i walked from our condo to the vulcanizing shop. However, they were still closed. So I walked back again to the parking lot to return my bike. Then I had to walk back again from the parking lot to the street outside to catch an FX van. Same as before I use the stairs to move around school. Finally, going home I walked from school to IPI to go catch a van again to bring me home. I walked to the parking lot to get my bike fixed but when I reached the vulcanizing shop it was already closed. I returned my bike in the parking lot.
October 25, 2016 (Tuesday)
Routine:
I walked from our condo to the street outside to catch a van. I used the stairs to move around the school. My mom and I walked from school to IPI to go catch a van to bring us home.
October 26, 2016 (Wednesday - Intramurals)
Routine:
To get to school, I walked to the street from our home to catch a public van. At 8:00 am we left for Pinagbuhatan Court in Pasig for our Intramurals. I played 5 games of badminton. My partner, Basti, and I won three games but lost two. After the event, we rode a bus to go back to school. I used the stairs to move around the premises. My mom and I commuted today. Going home, my dad picked us up in school.
According to the website, Better Health Channel, "the health benefits of regular cycling include"
To get to school, I walked to the street from our home to catch a public van. At 8:00 am we left for Pinagbuhatan Court in Pasig for our Intramurals. I played 5 games of badminton. My partner, Basti, and I won three games but lost two. After the event, we rode a bus to go back to school. I used the stairs to move around the premises. My mom and I commuted today. Going home, my dad picked us up in school.
According to the website, Better Health Channel, "the health benefits of regular cycling include"
- · increased cardiovascular fitness.
- · increased muscle strength and flexibility.
- · improved joint mobility.
- · decreased stress levels.
- · improved posture and coordination.
- · strengthened bones.
- · decreased body fat levels.
- · prevention or management of disease
From the time I made this blog, I
have been biking twice a day from Mondays to Fridays to go to and from
school.
Because most of my classes are found on the third floor, I need to climb the stairs up to the third floor. I also buy my lunch at the cafeteria and I need to go to the first floor to take my Design, Music and Arts class. I use the stairs at least 6 times a day. Stepjockey enumerates the benefits of climbing the stairs below:
Because most of my classes are found on the third floor, I need to climb the stairs up to the third floor. I also buy my lunch at the cafeteria and I need to go to the first floor to take my Design, Music and Arts class. I use the stairs at least 6 times a day. Stepjockey enumerates the benefits of climbing the stairs below:
- · Burns more calories per minute than jogging.
- · Reduces cardio risk by more than 30%
- · Helps control weight and builds muscle tone.
- · Saves up to 15 minutes a day and cuts carbon.
- · Easy to build into your life and make a habit of
Brisk
walking has several benefits according to Mayo Clinic. These are:
- · Maintain a healthy weight.
- · Prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes.
- · Strengthen your bones and muscles.
- · Improve your mood.
- · Improve your balance and coordination
Lastly, our PE class this term focused on
badminton. I play badminton only during PE class. Here are the topmost benefits
of playing badminton as listed by Health Fitness Revolution
- · Physical fitness
- · Develops athleticism
- · Increased muscle tone
- · Psychological benefits
- · Social health
- · Good for overall health
- · Flexibility and muscle strength
- · Mobility
- · Weight loss
Sources:
Health
Benefits of Stairs Climbing. Stepjockey. Retrieved from
Cycling Health Benefits. Better
Health Channel. Retrieved from https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/cycling-health-benefits
Top 10 Health Benefits of
Badminton. Health Fitness Revolution. Retrieved from http://www.healthfitnessrevolution.com/top-10-health-benefits-badminton/
Walking: Reduce Your Waistline,
Improve Your Health. Mayo Clinic. Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/walking/art-20046261
