Past videos
AUGUST 2016
RIO OLYMPICS! Here they come
The 2016 Summer Olympics officially known as the Games of the XXXI Olympiad and commonly known as Rio 2016, was a major international multi-sport event held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 5 August to 21 August 2016.
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SEPTEMBER 2016
10 Best Memorable Olympic Moments
"What makes for a memorable Olympic moment? Is it the years of hard work and sacrifice that culminate in a gold medal? Is it competing because you love your sport, even though it's unlikely you'll ever win? Is it suffering an injury but finishing the race? Is it overcoming a stereotype and proving something to the world? All these factors and more play a part in the great moments of Olympic history.
Now that the 2016 Summer Olympics are over let's look back at some memorable Olympic moments. Some names you'll know, some will jog your memory, and some may even surprise you."
[TheLastBenchers.net]
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OCTOBER 2016
An Apple A Day Is Not Enough
“An Apple a Day Is Not Enough” is a powerful poem written and performed by Taylor Mali (a well-known spoken word artist and teacher) about the importance of health education. This video promotes the idea that youth can be empowered to be healthy. What does healthy mean to you? Is it more than what you first thought?
November 2016
What Happens When You Eat Too Much??
The season of giving is often also the season of over-indulging at the dinner table. As Thanksgiving approaches, Reactions (A Chemistry channel on YouTube) takes a look down at our stomachs to find out what happens when you overeat.
Kids at home workout!
DECEMBER 2016
Don't forget to workout Winter break! Maurice takes you through a beginning workout for all ages. It's fun and healthy!
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JANUARY 2017
So. Much. Snow.
With all of this winter weather we hope you're staying warm, but still active
What Happens to your Heart when you Exercise
February 2017
With Valentine's Day approaching we thought we'd take a closer look at our hearts. Legendary rugby coach Mark Bishop explains how your heart works - and how to make it work harder. Diagrams show how your blood flows though the chambers of the heart to the lungs.
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Kids at home workout #2!
MARCH 2017
Don't forget to workout Spring Break! Maurice takes you through another workout for all ages. It's fun and healthy! See you in April!
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Lifetime Fitness Fun!
APRIL 2017
Cardio and Muscle Endurance exercise demonstrations from Anna Ziccardi's Fitness for Life class at Edison Middle School!
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Spring Yoga Routine
MAY 2017
Basic yoga for kids demonstrated by teacher, Sara Vance. Great for kids who are just starting to learn.
In this session of yoga designed specifically for kids with Sara Vance, she teaches them about basic yoga principles and origins, while leading.
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The "5 MUSTS" to sustainable Exercise
JUNE 2017
Michael Haddnin has a Bachelor of Applied Science: Exercise Science, Minor Human Nutrition; Masters of Strength and Conditioning. He is a true believer in practicing what he preaches, Michael Haddin is not an extremist, but a realist, whose philosophy for health is more about creating sustainable lifelong changes rather then the usual crash and bash approach used by many.
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Exercise and the brain
SEPTEMBER 2017
SEPTEMBER 2017
An award-winning neuroscientist with a deep appreciation for the rewards and benefits of teaching, Wendy Suzuki discusses her research, and the teachers who inspired her.
Wendy Suzuki holds a faculty position in the Center for Neural Science at New York University, where she also runs an active research lab. Her research focuses on understanding the patterns of brain activity underlying long-term memory as well as the role of aerobic exercise in improving learning, memory and cognition.
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TEDxTalks.com
Fuel up with breakfast
OCTOBER 2017
Breakfast Nutrition concepts.
Yoga for focus & productivity
November 2017
We're so close to a break in school! It may seem like a long fall, but here is a great way to help you push through. Reconnect, refocus and tackle with this 10 minute Yoga With Adriene sequence. Use this practice to reboot the system, soothe the nerves and move circulation. Connect to your breath, reduce stress and anxiety with yoga. A Little Goes A Long way!
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For more Yoga With Adriene visit www.yogawithadriene.com
25 Minute Fun Workout for Kids at Home
DECEMBER 2017
This special edition Kids Workout is for all of our Blenders of all ages. Go at your own pace; take breaks when you need to, and have fun! Find over 300 free full length workout videos online for every fitness level and age.
Our Supersized Kids
JANUARY 2018
Childhood obesity is a crippling crisis of supersized proportions. During the past four decades, obesity rates have soared among all ages, but no more so than in children ages 6 to 11. Today, nearly a third of our children and adolescents are overweight or obese. And the numbers continue to rise.
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KSPS's Our Supersized Kids delves into the issues causing the childhood obesity epidemic in the Pacific Northwest and around the country and what’s being done about it. Families struggling with obesity are profiled along with successful programs.
20 Minute Workout For Kids
FEBRUARY 2018
Run4Change is a national event hosted in partnership with Canadian schools, and other corporate and community partners. The Run and change campaign raises awareness of Start2Finish and the plight of child poverty across the nation, encouraging Canadians to run and/or bring in their change to change the life of a child.
Ready for the sit & reach?
MARCH 2018
3 times a semester we test on flexibility with Sit and Reach Test. The sit and reach test is a common measure of flexibility, and specifically measures the flexibility of the lower back and hamstring muscles. This test is important as because tightness in this area is implicated in lumbar lordosis, forward pelvic tilt and lower back pain.
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With this video you can help get the score you're looking for!
Rock climbing in middle school
APRIL 2018
11-year-old Brooke Raboutou is a rock climbing phenom who regularly breaks world records on elite bouldering and sport climbs once thought impossible for someone her age. With two former world champion climbers for parents and coaches, Brooke's pedigree is unmatched. Now she has set her sights on pushing both herself and the climbing world to even greater heights.
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PRODIGIES is a bi-weekly series showcasing the youngest, brightest, most talented phenoms from across the globe as they challenge themselves to reach new heights and the stories behind them.
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Created and produced by @radical.media, THNKR gives you extraordinary access to the people, stories, and ideas that are transforming our world.
30 minute Hip-Hop Tabata
May 2018
Dance away calories with this hip-hop Tabata from Keaira LaShae. Tuck jumps have never been so fun.