Women In Society

  Throughout the past 300 years, women have made great movements towards their equality and civil rights. Before women were viewed not as people, not even considered to be citizens! Now in the 21st century women have their freedoms, and rights, but as women, we now face issues that sexualise or demoralise us. 
  Last week our entire get fit class watched a documentary that focused on the negativity that we face or have overcome. "Miss Representation" examined women's current position in our society and the roles we play in positions of power and in the media.
  One of the biggest issues was media. Pictures of models in their skin tight clothes, or even no clothes at all, flicked across the screen. Before, way back when, it was unacceptable to put anything inappropriate on before 9. Now I could take the remote and change the TV station and be bombarded by women in suggestive situations. Celebrities aren't celebrities for their skills but rather because they made a sex tape. Men in media who sexualize our gender are wrong in doing so. I definitely do not need to see women in suggestive clothing on daytime TV.
Despite this, we can't always blame men. Classmates muttered derogatory terms whenever a picture of a woman in a sexual situation appeared, and it made me think, its not just men who are putting women down, it's us. 
As a female teenager in high school I'm subject to this language. I can use it, think it, or be taunted by it. Mostly taunted by other girls, not boys! If we can't accept each other, and restrain from using these terms, how can our generation make movements forward. I'm not taunted, don't use it, but even thinking it is bad enough. I need to make a conscious decision to try not to and I think that's what the documentary was trying to portray. We need to all realize that it's not only men but women that make mistakes in our society. 
  "Miss Representation" also intended that women understand that one can do what they want with their bodies and that we must be aware of the others' intentions in their actions. Who am I to say someone can't do something with their own body. I would not wish someone to judge my actions if I believe they are right for me, no one knows whats right for you. Act by the golden rule, simple but difficult to live by and watching this inspiring movie prompted me to think of the role I play in society whether it be negative or positive.

GETTING TO KNOW MY CLASSMATES

1. Write about something that you are proud of so far this semester

Get Fit has made me proud of so many things because I can now accomplish more than I could before. My fitness has improved greatly and that has allowed me to finish a community run in 26 minutes!

2.  Write about what you have learned
I have learned about the benefits of vigorous exercise and the impact they have on your emotional and physical health. I also have learned that having a partner who will push you is the best source of support.

3.Write about what your goals are for the end of the course.

At the end of this course I'd like to be able to go for 30 minute runs that aren't on the treadmill.

Field Trips

Recently we went skating at newton arena and it was great! The fact that only ten of us showed up gave us more space to skate. I've got to say that having fieldtrips is awesome. I love getting to do a weekend activity on a weekday but I really hope though that more people would show up. Twice the people twice the fun!

THANKS...

   Get Fit is one of the best things I've ever joined. When I switched out of PE 10 and into Get Fit, I was expecting long runs every day acompanied by a soar backside and grinding bones. And I thought to myself, well I don't think I'll really have to try, why would I its just PE. But the truth is, I'm trying and willing to put in the work. Even if I am ending up with armpit muscles that feel as though they will never forgive me, I love knowing I'm doing something beneficial in life.
   I am more than ever inspired to do my best in this class, and I have got to give thanks to my BFF DellyBeans (delphine) for pushing me to keep enduring on the dreaded Fitness Days. On a run that would usually take me 35 minutes to complete, we completed it in 25! I never believed that running with a partner could help, but if it shaves of 10 minute from every run, I'm willing to do it! DellyBeans has improved my ability to complete something to the best of my abilities and even if she's not always going to be there on fitness days, I know how to keep going.
   Lastly I also want to thank Ms. Phillips for being a great teacher. She's motivating and most of all kind. Someone like that makes you want to try. Previously I've head teachers who made me want to slack off. I really didn't want to get a good grade in their class because in their being miserable made me miserable. Because of Ms.Phillips attitude I know I'll continue to expand on fitness.
   As far as the rest of the semester goes, I want to have a healthy body that doesn't get tired from walking home after school. Or even a body that can endure through 8 levels on the beep test. And if I can't I'll keep going and keep on joining get fit because I can and will do anything to be fit! Go Get Fit girls! Keep on Going!

SPLITZ Gymnastics

In the grass or on carpet I can't, or aren't willing to try to do flips and tricks galore. But when we went to Splitz, it was a whole other story. I willingly tried to do a sommersalt in the air, bounce off a trampoline and smack onto a foam cushion, and even cartwheeling on the springy floor.
Whatever I was previously afraid to do was now accessable in the facility. I could do anything I had always imagined of doing, like swinging on a rope as if I were a monkey, or jumping on the balance beem like a seasoned athlete.
In all of my fun and bouts of courage I even tried to do a hand stand, I did one successfully for about 3 seconds, then fell on my head. But all in all I was willing to try, something I wouldn't have done unless it was academic. And I truly did have fun, and even if I never ever jump into a foam pit again, at least I can say I tried and succeeded.

The Story of My Physicality

    I've done the grouse grind quite a few times. This was my first time not completing it. May have been the amount of time given to get to the halfway mark, but my friend did walk it in and 1hour and 2 seconds! Incredible what different peoples abilities are. I am not fit, but still able to many things. I consider myself as being average, nothing that sets me apart from the rest. I am not great at sports, have no endurance or strength when it comes to running, and can't even do a proper girl push-up! LOL! But at least I can laugh at it. I'm not going to dwell on the fact I can't do something because I know i will be able to do it if I work at it. 
   That's why I decided to join GET FIT. After my mom cancelled my membership to the YMCA i fell off the ball of physical activity. Not really even ever on the ball I still was able to do more than now. I'd really like to get back to being able to exercise for long periods of time or being able to have more strength. But I also want to be better than I've ever been. Have more energy than when I was 8 and more strength than when I was 12. To do that I am positive that joining GET FIT was an excellent idea. I'm ready to create a better life for myself. Bring on the healthy, toned, beach bod! Just Kidding, or maybe, I'm not? ;D

Just did the Grouse Grind! Didn't finish, but had a nice Starbucks latte!