Your Team is Everywhere...

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Look around… You are never alone!  I can guarantee you that there is always someone in your team, helping you “play” the game.  We might not always “win” the game but having a strong team makes us even stronger and smarter.

This month, the main focus in our “family of four” was the “team work”.  All the way down to Ela, we all have our roles - not openly stated but that we all know deep inside.  Because nothing is openly stated, sometimes, it is easy to loose sight to the team work.  That’s when constant reminders come in handy.  It is easy to feel alone and as if all the load is on YOUR shoulders.  That’s when it is time to lift the head up to see who is in the team with you.  You might be surprised to see your best teammate right next to you, ready to help you out.

I remember the days when I first started to play basketball - in 6th grade.  Initially, the moment I received the ball, I felt like I had to score.  But then, I realized that there is a whole team behind to help with scoring.  You don’t just take the ball and run for the basket (ok, sometimes you do but not always).  You look around and see who is closer to the basket and in a safe spot.  That’s when you pass the ball and then you get to another position to either take the rebound or to help with the shot.  The game is, basically a, continuous cycle of support.  After all that’s what a good team does - continuous cycle of support.

Since we have the theme of “team” this month, I thought that a “teamed-up” workout would be the best way to go!  Here are couple moves to do with another friend, teammate.

Warm-up:

  • Satellite runs - This might bring some fun memories of Embarcadero Street for those of you who used to join me on Thursday nights for an Urban BootCamp class.

Start jogging side by side with a “teammate”

Let the person on the left to satellite around the teammate by running in front then to the right side of the teammate, then behind and back to the left side.

Once the person on the left side completes a full round around the teammate, the right teammate does the same work but towards left

Do it around a block.

Leg:

  • Single Legged Squats

Start facing the teammate

Bend the right knees and lift the left legs off the ground

Make sure to support your teammate with balance as you come down to a single leg squat on the right leg

Gently come back up again

Do 12 squats per leg

Arm/Core:

  • Partner Plank - this is another one that we used to do both in Tuesday and Thursday BootCamp classes.

Get into a plank position, head to head to with your teammate

Give each other a “high five” with the right hand while holding the plank

Then give each other a “high five” with the left hand

Keep going for 20 “high five”s in total.

You can either integrate these moves into your workout routine or have a quick workout with your teammate by using all three moves. :) And if you need more, just message me so that I can give you more moves to enjoy.

Big High Five to those of you who keep the head up when “playing” the game Your teammate is eager to help you!.  Don’t forget a teammate can be anyone around you, even a 4 year old! :)

My little helper…

hidden but always there!

When a teammate wants to reach to the sky, we do everything to bring it down to his reach!

and here is one strong team!