Since Fridays are "free" during out summer sabbatical, Poppins and I decided to start the boys on a physical training time. We printed out the boot camp requirements for the Navy SEALS and decided to give the first week challenge a try. Let's just say that I'm glad I was the "reader" and not the "doer". It certainly was a work-out.
3 sets of 3 pull-ups each. Branch is giving it his best. We had to disconnect my porch swing because our other chin-up bar is too high for the little guys.
4 sets of 15 sit-ups and 15 push-ups. The boys have already been doing plenty of these exercises daily, so this wasn't too much of a challenge.
Here Stennes is catching his breath after a 2-mile run. It probably wasn't quite 2 miles, but we haven't measured out their track yet. Nevertheless, it was a good challenge. We're working up to try the whole 9-week challenge, but it may be too much for the boys, physically. After this workout, we took the boys to the pool where they had to swim / tread water for 15 minutes. Their swim coach (my sister) will be working with them on the side stroke next week, as that is the required stroke for the SEALS camp. We're going to try the SEAL Challenge after breakfast each morning. I think this will help burn some of that "boy" energy and get them ready to do their Basics for sabbatical (Greek, Latin, instruments) since these things require so much seat work. It's worth a try...
ChubChub watched the boys for a while, tried a few "shups" (his word for push-ups), and then went to gather the eggs from the chickens. His shirt is inside out here, but he's so happy that he dressed himself today.
3 sets of 3 pull-ups each. Branch is giving it his best. We had to disconnect my porch swing because our other chin-up bar is too high for the little guys.
4 sets of 15 sit-ups and 15 push-ups. The boys have already been doing plenty of these exercises daily, so this wasn't too much of a challenge.
Here Stennes is catching his breath after a 2-mile run. It probably wasn't quite 2 miles, but we haven't measured out their track yet. Nevertheless, it was a good challenge. We're working up to try the whole 9-week challenge, but it may be too much for the boys, physically. After this workout, we took the boys to the pool where they had to swim / tread water for 15 minutes. Their swim coach (my sister) will be working with them on the side stroke next week, as that is the required stroke for the SEALS camp. We're going to try the SEAL Challenge after breakfast each morning. I think this will help burn some of that "boy" energy and get them ready to do their Basics for sabbatical (Greek, Latin, instruments) since these things require so much seat work. It's worth a try...
ChubChub watched the boys for a while, tried a few "shups" (his word for push-ups), and then went to gather the eggs from the chickens. His shirt is inside out here, but he's so happy that he dressed himself today.
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