Thursday, April 24, 2014

Schools should never get rid of PE

I think schools should never get rid of physical education classes. It is the only time of day where you can get out of your seat a do something rather than sit. As kids we are told to sit and be quiet but i think a lot of teachers would get more out of their students if they use brain breaks during class. Incorporating more physical activity into school would be beneficial especially at the elementary level. That why i think school should never get rid of physical education.

Fishing as a Leisure activity

Fishing is one of my favorite leisure activities. Trout season is the best time of year for me to fish because I can get outside in a stress free environment. I never normally see fishing as a physical activity but it can be considered an leisure activity that anyone can take part in. Pennsylvania is one opt the best places for trout season because they stock all of the streams. Hope to see some of your out on the streams this season!!!

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

MacBook Pro Review

So I finally upgraded my old 2008 MacBook laptop to the new 2014 MacBook Pro and I would like to write a review after using it for weeks. Some pros that I like the most about it this laptop is the track pad gestures. They make for an easy way to navigate the system. For example, if I'm using word to create a text document, I can use three fingers on the track pad to swipe back and forth between a internet article to paraphrase information. One con of the laptop is the way that Microsoft Office does not run flush with my IOS operating system. For example, I was editing a PowerPoint document the other day and could not get the transitions to work without getting an error message. This is an inconvience for me because if I want to make a PowerPoint quiz I can add or edit transitions between slides. One function that i have not been able to try yet is the new Thunderbolt port. This port will allow me to connect to any external screen in order to expand my desktop space. I think this function will be awesome. I ordered the cable to connect it to my television and can't wait to stream video.

Monday, April 21, 2014

My favorite exercises

So today I was thinking in my mind some of my favorite exercises. I have one that I would like to talk about. The first exercise I want to talk about is pull-ups. I like doing pull-ups because they work more than one muscle. Most exercises work more than one muscle but the pull-ups specifically work the latissimus dorsi, biceps, triceps, rhomboid, pectorals minor, subscapularis, coracobrachialis, and teres major. That is why pull-ups are my favorite exercise.