Work
Exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something
- This workout takes approximately 10 Minutes
- This workout is for students in Grades 6-8
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Workout guide
Workout guide
Steps
1. Start in seated NaliniKIDS posture, facing sideways at the edge of a chair
2. Place your hands underneath your shoulders at either end of the seat of the chair
3. Turn your palms out and hold the edges of the chair with your fingertips
4. Lean your upper body back into your hands; using your abs, lift your legs up from the floor
5. Balance on your glutes, keeping your thighs and feet together and your abs activated, knees slightly bent
6. Keep your abs pulled in tightly and your shoulders back and down
7. Lean your upper body back and extend your legs out and forward; then lean your upper body forward and crunch your legs into your chest, using the abs to pull them in (think of opening and closing your body like a book)
8. On the OPEN: elbows bend and your legs straighten
9. On the CLOSE: arms lengthen and your knees bend
Sequence
– 10 single count
– 10 pulses
– 10 single count
– Rest
– 10 single count
– 10 pulses
– 10 single count
– 5 second hold
Modification
If you’re confused about your set-up:
– Stay in a smaller, more comfortable range
– Or place your feet on the floor and using your abs, lower and lift just your upper body
How does your body feel after completing the workout?
How does your mind feel after completing the workout?
What does Work mean to you in this moment?
Choose from the additional reflection prompts below to customize this lesson and meet the needs of your students and your time constraints. Create a unique workout experience every time you return to this lesson!
Self-Connection
Past
Describe the last time you worked really hard on something and felt happy with the result.
Present
Have you ever thought about having a part-time job? What would you like to do?
Future
Describe your future dream job. How could this job contribute to society?
Real-World Connection
Family
What responsibilities/chores do you have at home?
Learning Environment
Reflect on a favorite assignment you completed in school. What was it, and how might this assignment relate to what you would like to study or do for work in the future?
Community
What types of careers are available in your community? What types of careers are not available in your community?
Academic Connection
ELA
Design a resume with your current work experience. You may include chores, schoolwork, extracurricular activities, etc.
Social Studies
How is the job market in your country different than it was fifty years ago?
STEM
What unique skills do you bring to group work that help you to collaborate with other students?
Fun Fact
Standing while doing work on the computer increases your productivity. It may also improve mood and energy levels and lower your risk of heart disease!