“I Have a Dream…”
January 18, 2010 by Joe Gigantino
Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr, who brought hope and healing to America. Let’s reflect the timeless values of courage, truth, justice, compassion, dignity, humility and service he taught us through his example in leadership and character. 
This lower body circuit workout focus’ on leg strength and endurance!
Warm up: 400 meters run (one lap around track)
Workout Routine:
-20 front squats; Men = 95 lbs, Women = 45 lbs
-20 sit ups
-20 walking lunges (each step is 1)
-20 lying leg lifts
-20 box jumps; Men = 24″, Women= 20″
- 4 rounds advanced, 2 rounds intermediate, 1 round beginner; post your time!
Cool down: quad and hamstring stretch
Thought for Today: Dream… what is your dream?
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.”
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
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This work out was way longer than I expected! 45:11 and I can’t stop sweating!!!
Rebecca’s team did 400 meter run, 20 squats, 20 swings, cross-over lunges, and jumps. 3 rounds Everybody’s dead it’s too hot! See you on Friday!
Today’s Team
Michelle – 17:37
Ashley – 1 round
Nate – 20:05
Christina – 18:02
Eric – 23:00
Scott – 21:20
Jennifer – 18:40
Amy – 25:01
Connie – 25:02
I’m addressing my dream, rather than my legs, in this comment . . .
My dream is to help discouraged youth to IMAGINE BIGGER THINGS for their lives and their futures!
Very inspiring… thanks Jenna!