• Senior Pictures Requested for Special Project

    Posted by Jorge Escatell on 5/14/2020
    Cadets & Parents:
     
    As we get closer to graduation, and with the news of graduation being moved we as your instructors would like to do something new.  Since we were not able to have an awards ceremony this year due to COVID 19 restrictions/mandated closures, we are wanting to still highlight our Class of 2020 Seniors as we would have at the JROTC end of the year award ceremony.
     
    To be able to do this, we need your help.
     
    Please provide the following by emailing the below to: rphsjrotc@gmail.com or marcel.lett@fortbendisd.com or jorge.escatell@fortbendisd.com:
     
    1.  A picture - in your MC JROTC Dress Blue uniform, or MC JROTC utilities, or your MCJROTC t-shirt.  It can be a picture from the chest up or a full picture, that is up to you.  If you do not have or want to provide that type of picture, then please send us what you would like us to use.  Does not have to be professional and can be as simple as a cell phone picture (without filters please as that will interfere with our master template).
     
    2.  Future plans - College attending, military service branch, VOTECH, or workforce.
     
    3.  If we do not receive a photo of your cadet  by the due date they maybe left out due to having to honor the project deadline for all seniors.
     
    DUE Wednesday 5/20/2020
     
    Regards,
    Capt Escatell
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  • Family Fun Work out 5 14 2020

    Posted by Jorge Escatell on 5/14/2020

    Today's workout for the whole family.  Have your cadet lead the session.

    Be sure to stretch properly before and after the workout.  Let the fun begin  fun work out!

     

    Aim for 40 seconds of work, followed by 10 seconds of rest. Alternate through the activities above and aim for a 30-minute workout. “by snag fitness”

     

    Mountain Climbers

    Get into a push-up position and then alternate bringing your knee to your elbow. You can do same side connections or crisscross. The idea is to move fast and work up a sweat!

     

    Bear Crawls
    Palms and feet flat on the floor, arch your back so that you look like a momma bear. Race your kids across the room. Add some fun by having a competition! Who can "roar" the loudest? 

     

    Star Jumps

    Kids love these! Stand tall and then explosively jump into the air, expanding your legs and your arms so that you look like a large “X” in the air. At the height of the jump, be sure to exclaim, “I’m a STAR!”

     

    Push Ups

    Straightforward and to the point. Just be sure your hands are in line with your pectorals and your booty isn’t arced in the air. If you want to make it harder, try for push–up claps, diamond push-ups, or “Y” wide push-ups. Drop to the knee if your form is compromised.


    Sit Ups
    Another classic. Feel free to tuck your toes under the sofa or coffee table if you need a bit of support, or, ask your kids to hold your feet and vice versa. 

    Burpees

    Who is up for the challenge? Start with a jump up, then drop to a plank, add a push-up, and then jump back up. It should be one fluid motion and try to not pause between repetitions. Make it a bit easier by opting out of the push up if you need to.

     

    Squats
    Kids are naturally born squatters. See who can get the deepest squat or the most squats in 60 seconds. To do this one, stand with your feet shoulder’s width apart, and do deep knee bends. Make sure keep your knees behind your toes and your arms out straight.

     

    Leg Raises 

    Lay on your side or on your back and with lift your legs without bending at the knee. Try to hold at the top. This works your lower abdominals, but be careful to not let your lower back arch. Modification only life one leg at a time then alternate.

    Lunges

    Step forward and bend your front knee to a 90-degree angle. The goal is to have your back knee touch the ground without letting your front knee extend past your toes. To make it harder, carry (small) children in each arm and lunge as you walk across the room.

     

    Planks

    Elbows on the floor and balanced on your tiptoes, go eye-to-eye and see who can last the longest. 30 seconds is considered the gold standard. For fun, ask your smallest child to sit on your back and see how long you last. (lol only if it applies)

    Jumping Jacks

    With many variations to the classics, this one can go on and on. From standard to reverse, this one will keep your heart rate up.

    Butterfly Kicks

    Lay flat on your back, and extend your legs straight out. Imagine a swimmer, and begin to flutter kick your legs without bending at the knee. Start with your feet high off of the floor, as the move gets more difficult the closer the action is to the floor.

     

    source: https://qalo.com/blogs/qalo-life/12-at-home-workouts-to-do-with-your-kids

     Written By: Melody Erhuy

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