Teaching Tips & Activity Context:
Join Joe Wicks in this engaging 15-minute cardio and abs workout that will get your students moving, sweating, and having fun! The workout includes running on the spot, slow climbers, burpees, and more, all designed to keep kids active and healthy. This video is perfect for brain breaks, PE classes, or as a warm-up to get students energized and focused.
This video is ideal for:
- Grades K8
- PE classes, brain breaks, indoor recess, or warm-ups
- Suitable for both virtual and in-person learning environments
Skills Focus:
- Cardiovascular endurance
- Core strength
- Coordination
- Full body workout
Instructional Suggestions:
Encourage students to work at their own pace and modify movements as needed to ensure everyone can participate. Consider playing the video on a screen or projector so that students can easily follow along. Make sure to provide water breaks and encourage students to listen to their bodies throughout the workout. For students who need alternatives, offer low-impact versions of exercises or provide seated modifications for certain movements.
Extension Ideas (optional):
To integrate this workout into other subjects, have students create fitness journals where they track their progress and how they feel after each workout. You can also discuss the importance of exercise for overall health and well-being in health education classes. Additionally, challenge students to come up with their own 5-minute workout routines to share with the class.
