Gym teacher makes 9th Graders do Insanity Workout
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I would say I would be okay with it IF (HUGE IF)... the school approved of it, program was modified a bit for their age range ( I think the work out should be reduced and not everyday to allow their muscles time to adjust), the PE Teacher was approved to actually teach it and was taught what signs to look for when the students need to stop.
I agree that it would be better for kids to do something engaging however this is not your run of the mill workout. Grown adults who have worked out for years have a difficult time with this. If it were my kiddo I would tell him to try it but if something doesn't feel right to stop (simple as that).0 -
So a hitting coach that follows - for example - Walt Hriniak's program for teaching a proper approach at the plate is being "lazy?" Or is it just gym teachers who use techniques that have already shown success that get that label?
Yes, I would still call the teacher lazy. Develop a program, don't copy someone elses.I wonder if those whom said the PE teacher was lazy would feel this way if he/she were preforming the dvd with the children?
I must say i kinda LOL at those who think the children are frail and too small to exercise. I started lifting weights with my dad at 10… These kids can have babies, join the military and play sports with the ability to get them in on college scholarships or professional sports.0 -
My 15 yo daughter did it for 8 weeks last summer for basketball conditioning, on top of weight lifting 4 days a week for softball. She loved it. She got really strong and toned.0
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my daughter was doing these in the 4th and 5th grade. She was proud.0
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Dear lord. Some people are way over reacting.
An Insanity DVD is no more or less dangerous than climbing a high rope, tackling in flag football (which happened ALL THE TIME) or getting a dodge ball repeatedly beamed at your head.
good then let's do those. except the dodgeball at the head. actually though depending on the heat, the school, and the child's health state or hydration even an innocuous DVD could be dangerous. Ever heard of heat stroke?0 -
I'd say its a good thing. it'll get kids tired and maybe they'll listen to adults for once.0
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I agree P.E. teachers should design a workout program that is suitable for kids. Doing Insanity or P90X is ridiculous especially without the parents contest.
From what I have seen most PE teachers are not qualified to put a workout program together. Their qualifications have to do with how to do various sports.0 -
As someone that does the Insanity program (and P90X before), I think this PE teacher rocks. Get the lazy kids off their *kitten* and moving!!
And yes, I have kids.
Frankly, if you saw the workouts the kids need to do in high school level sports, Insanity is a piece of cake.0 -
Dear lord. Some people are way over reacting.
An Insanity DVD is no more or less dangerous than climbing a high rope, tackling in flag football (which happened ALL THE TIME) or getting a dodge ball repeatedly beamed at your head.
good then let's do those. except the dodgeball at the head. actually though depending on the heat, the school, and the child's health state or hydration even an innocuous DVD could be dangerous. Ever heard of heat stroke?
Wait...what? Maybe I'm wrong, but I think doing an Insanity DVD in an air conditioned building is better than playing flag football outside in high temps. You are way over the top with that comment.
But, hey, let's live in your world. We can raise really fat kids who don't go outside because it's too hot, too cold, to damp and....god forbid...the bees!0 -
My son is in High school and yes he has mentioned that they do some workouts out of P90x I think that is great. Alot of kids are out of shape and I think this is great. He also stated they dont do it every day so its not like they are following a very vigorous regimen or anything after all they are kids. I dont think there is nothing bad or lazy about it.0
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I wouldn't have a problem with my kids doing it. As long as it was in an air conditioned gym, they had plenty of fluids and someone who was trained to watch them and make sure they couldn't injure themselves by doing wrong moves.
My 15yr old step son broke his collar bone 2 weeks ago playing football at school. Accidents will happen. I'd say Insanity is safer than most contact type sports which kids do at school. And you don't need parents permission for them to take part in those (at least not here in the UK in my kids schools).0 -
THIS. IS. CRAZY!!! Kids muscles aren't developed enough to do intense workouts like this. I hear this can cause serious permanent damage. My teen sister is my best workout partner. We do Zumba, SHORT sessions of Insanity, and Rockin' Body but this is one or two times/wk, not every day and we switch up the workouts. I would never make her do a full Insanity session as I can't do it myself, yet. Being required to do this without the parent's consent is WRONG. When I was in high school, we did Sweatin To The Oldies. I think that, or Tae Bo, maybe a good option, but Insanity is WAY TOO MUCH. Also, what is the gym teacher doing while the kids are watching a video. How lazy is that?!
Why do you believe their muscles aren't developed enough? Do you have kids? Children are pretty sturdy, active, agile beings! Have you never seen kids participating in competitive sports? What a bizarre response....:huh:
Right! I was powerlifting in High School. I didn't break.0 -
The kids should be doing something where if they did it all out, they would not get sick, but get a feeling of accomplishment.
Like what? If you do anything all out you'll get sick. I've felt sick after running 400m before. I've seen numerous pro footballers be sick on the pitch towards the end of matches.0 -
Complaining about Calisthenics in school P.E. <-- Really ?
granted it's a challenging interval workout, but it's only Calisthenics with a fancy name.
Before the flames start I've done 3 rounds myself and still use a random vid from time to time.
[Edit] to add that my 9 yo just started the Mens Fitness spartan workout <-- It was his idea
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All of my DVDs say "not all exercise programs are fit for everybody", and INSANITY is one of the hardest ones out there. Personally I think coach should have made his own workout regime for them instead of using the real insanity workout. Kids are tough (most of them) and he could have formed something better suited for school. If they are gonna do insanity, it should be done at home.0
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Oh nooz, kids sweating! OMG! What is the world coming to?0
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Shaun T. does tell you to go at your own pace and take a break when needed.
I think this is what teenagers need. They will get in shape and maybe be too tired to do things they shouldn't.0 -
Dear lord. Some people are way over reacting.
An Insanity DVD is no more or less dangerous than climbing a high rope, tackling in flag football (which happened ALL THE TIME) or getting a dodge ball repeatedly beamed at your head.
good then let's do those. except the dodgeball at the head. actually though depending on the heat, the school, and the child's health state or hydration even an innocuous DVD could be dangerous. Ever heard of heat stroke?
What should they be doing? Wrapping each other up in cotton wool (in an air conditioned environment obvs) or walking slowly in a padded room?0 -
It's next though, because "at least it's better than doing nothing" and also because we "signed a permission slip at the beginning of the year"? What? (Glad some people chimed in this is sometimes false). Pole dancing will follow. Anything goes, our kids are obese we gotta bring it to their level and spoon feed them and make it fun and easy to shell out for the staff. Woo hoo.
Insanity leads to pole dancing just like fly fishing leads to genocide.
I learned analogies in my English->ritualistic slaughter of 18th century French literature professors teaching at universities with a C in the name.0 -
Dear lord. Some people are way over reacting.
An Insanity DVD is no more or less dangerous than climbing a high rope, tackling in flag football (which happened ALL THE TIME) or getting a dodge ball repeatedly beamed at your head.
This was exactly my thought too.
We had a 30 foot rope with a wrestling mat underneath it to "save" us. In elementary school.
It's interesting how delicate and yet dedicated people think kids are. When kids get tired they stop.0 -
The kids are going to half-as$ the workout anyway because they're kids so I see nothing wrong with this. They will only do what they can. Most of the girls are probably trying not to get sweaty anyhow.
Calm down.0 -
I can see both sides. On one hand, the sports and activities they do in gym these days are usually a joke and monotonous. On the other hand, Insanity is something that a lot of healthy adults cannot even do. I would have at least asked for the parents permission.0
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Look at the bright side at least there not sitting on the couch engulfed in the latest video game, eating cheetos and drinking soda. I give two thumbs up to the P.E. teacher that decided this.0
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My daughter is in grade 9 and they do P90X workouts. They also spin, zumba, weight lift and do yoga...
These things all sound much more awesome than my gym classes, which were limited to running and playing ball-oriented sports that someone who is not extremely coordinated like myself always sucked at.
Yeah we did netball, and forced them to let us girls play football......... I was terrified of tennis/badminton, I have the coordination of a drunk koala0 -
If the teacher was using the program verbatim, yes I would. I'm not saying to not incorporate elements into the program. Just don't copy the whole program.
So a hitting coach that follows - for example - Walt Hriniak's program for teaching a proper approach at the plate is being "lazy?" Or is it just gym teachers who use techniques that have already shown success that get that label?
Yes, I would still call the teacher lazy. Develop a program, don't copy someone elses.I wonder if those whom said the PE teacher was lazy would feel this way if he/she were preforming the dvd with the children?
I must say i kinda LOL at those who think the children are frail and too small to exercise. I started lifting weights with my dad at 10… These kids can have babies, join the military and play sports with the ability to get them in on college scholarships or professional sports.
I would say the same thing about non-PE classes. If a teacher came in and read verbatim out of the book every class, I would say the same thing about that teacher.0 -
Dear lord. Some people are way over reacting.
An Insanity DVD is no more or less dangerous than climbing a high rope, tackling in flag football (which happened ALL THE TIME) or getting a dodge ball repeatedly beamed at your head.
This was exactly my thought too.
We had a 30 foot rope with a wrestling mat underneath it to "save" us. In elementary school.
It's interesting how delicate and yet dedicated people think kids are. When kids get tired they stop.
So true! I remember that darn rope like it was yesterday.....*shudder*.....but, you know what? I made it up the rope! I'm in CrossFit now and I can't even begin to climb a rope. Kids are much more athletic than adults.0 -
It's next though, because "at least it's better than doing nothing" and also because we "signed a permission slip at the beginning of the year"? What? (Glad some people chimed in this is sometimes false). Pole dancing will follow. Anything goes, our kids are obese we gotta bring it to their level and spoon feed them and make it fun and easy to shell out for the staff. Woo hoo.
Insanity leads to pole dancing just like fly fishing leads to genocide.
I learned analogies in my English->ritualistic slaughter of 18th century French literature professors teaching at universities with a C in the name.
Not sure what's wrong with pole dancing anyway? It's an extremely effective leg workout. Or is there a fear that everyone who attempts pole dancing in the name of fitness will by default become a stripper?0 -
Then I commend you on being able to completely create from scratch everything you do in your life. . . or am sorry you feel yourself "lazy."
If the teacher was using the program verbatim, yes I would. I'm not saying to not incorporate elements into the program. Just don't copy the whole program.
So a hitting coach that follows - for example - Walt Hriniak's program for teaching a proper approach at the plate is being "lazy?" Or is it just gym teachers who use techniques that have already shown success that get that label?
Yes, I would still call the teacher lazy. Develop a program, don't copy someone elses.I wonder if those whom said the PE teacher was lazy would feel this way if he/she were preforming the dvd with the children?
I must say i kinda LOL at those who think the children are frail and too small to exercise. I started lifting weights with my dad at 10… These kids can have babies, join the military and play sports with the ability to get them in on college scholarships or professional sports.
I would say the same thing about non-PE classes. If a teacher came in and read verbatim out of the book every class, I would say the same thing about that teacher.0 -
Good.0
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I WISH i could do Insanity at school. It's better than sitting around just goofing off.
i agree ^^^
I think is a great idea.. we are talking about 9th graders.. not 5th or 3rd.. these are teenagers who just started highschool, and that means that most of them worry about their looks.. you dont wait till you are 18yrs to worry about that right?
I say if you feel like you want to look good, and that is giving you an A+ in Gym class.. then go for it.. 0
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