I am in 5th grade right now and when i get to 6th grade i want to try out for the cheer leading team, any tips?

They said that tumbling is optional but i want to have the best chance to make this squad. I can not do the splits, any handsprings, or tucks/flips. But I can do a back-bend and, a front handspring on the trampoline and also a front tuck on the trampoline, and then i can do a Cartwheel but i am having a prob with a round off.
Another thing is that i am 5 foot and i weigh between 98-101 (it is diffrent every once in a while). Don’t tell me i am not over weight because i know i am and on the wii it says i am to.
Anyways, could you guys give me some tips on how to become more flexible, how to lose weight and build muscle ( I am already trying Wii fit and i am asking for the new fitness game for Christmas so don’t say that please), and what i should doo to learn everything about Cheer.
One more thing is that what do you think is exspected at middle school tryouts.

im n high school u have to have good grades they prefer u have tumbling skills but u don’t have to if u do u get extra pts.from the judges smile alot … we had 3 days to learn the chant, cheer, dance (which they tought us), but ur school might have u come up with them 4th day was the tryout we were put in groups in four , we also practiced stunting but we ended up not doing it at tryouts tried out for freshmen squad but didn’t make it im a soph. now i plan to try out for varsity in april.. im going to be working hard by the way & sometime during my jr. yr get tumbling lessons to get those skills dwn
did u go to the info. mtg. yet?

jumps: toe touch, front hurdler, herkie, tuck, pike (they want them high)
make sure u have precision,nice tight motions not sloppy or broken wrists

req.: ask any present cheerleaders or the coach if u need tumbling if u do end up needing it take a class cuz u can’t perfect them by urself u can get hurt

work out plans : stretch,cuz u need strength for ur motions, jumps, and when stunting, running/walking
stretches:sit with legs in a V position, as far apart as you can and lean and stretch at the same time on both sides (lean over left leg, then lean over right leg) also, try reaching your hands out in front of you as far as you can while doing these exercises., butterfly as well.If you do this on a regular basis, you will continue to become more flexible.

meal plan: fruits, veg, sweets every now and then try to stay fit

how to:if u need any tips here are just a few sites i recommend

http://www.cheerleadingcoaches…

http://www.mspineapple.com

http://www.associatedcontent.c…
http://www.topcheer.com

oh yea don’t forget to stretch & be loud use ur diaphragm to try to remember the chant cheer or dance use counts of 8- 5 6 7 8
good luck with everything!!!

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What is the greatest thing a father can give to his child?

Congratulations! Man, this kid is so lucky.

The most important lesson a kid can have is independence. It is good that you are going to be instilling good habits early on, but make sure the kid understands why those habits are important. Take the time to explain the why, and not just order them around and say because I said so. Make sure that they know how to do laundry, cook, keep a clean house, pay taxes, do minor car repairs, fix mistakes with insuance companies over the phone, and build good credit.

I am nineteen, and I am so glad that I have been taught all these things, I feel so ready to take on the world.

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Starting a fitness program without testing your fitness level is like beginning a journey without knowing exactly where you and having no map to guide you to your destination.  Fitness testing establishes your starting point. Plotting out check points along your fitness pathway can direct you toward achieving both short-term and long-term goals.  

Seven reasons for fitness testing before and during your exercise program are to:

1.    Establish your baseline.  When you know initial fitness status, you know how far you have to go to reach your goals.  Testing helps you set specific, achievable yet challenging goals with realistic target dates.

 2.    Compare yourself to others.  Many tests are standardized.  They provide norms, so you know where you stand in relationship to the “average” person’s score.   

 3.    Individualize your program.  Knowing your fitness level springs you out of the one-size-fits-all exercise mold and jumpstarts your personalized, streamlined training path.

 4.    Know how hard to work.  You can estimate your optimum training range using maximum or predicted maximum fitness scores.  For most phases of training, exercise intensity is typically performed within a target zone of 60-85% of your maximum cardio or strength level.  

 5.    Evaluate your progress.  When you measure your progress regularly, you can see how far you have advanced from your baseline fitness level.  Each milestone that you achieve is a great confidence booster that propels you on toward your goals.

 6.    Revise your program.  Regular fitness evaluations indicate areas where you are make great strides, and other areas that demand more emphasis. Intermittent testing drives data-driven decisions, eliminating much of the guesswork about how to adjust your program to keep you on target.

 7.    Achieve your goals.  The concrete path set by the fitness score patterns leads you on a nonstop journey to your final fitness destination.  Once you achieve your goals, continued testing helps monitors your fitness level maintenance.

While some assessments are more complex, many fitness tests are simple to conduct.  For example, your resting heart rate (RHR) is an indicator of cardiovascular fitness.  As you exercise, your heart gains the capacity to pump more blood with each stroke, so it beats fewer times per minute. Take your pulse as soon as you wake up in the morning and note the weekly changes over time.

For weight loss, use an online calculator to estimate your body mass index, an indicator of body fat based on height and weight.  Online calculators (i.e., basal energy expenditure and physical activity calculators) can also estimate the number of calories you expend each day. This allows you to more accurately plan exercise activities and food intake over time. Remember, every 3500-calorie deficit equals one pound of body fat loss.

For strenuous performance tests, it is not advisable to attempt maximum efforts before you have completed a conditioning phase, unless you are supervised by a health professional.  For strength, use submaximal attempts (e.g., maximum weight lifted for 5 or 10 repetitions).  For cardio, use a calculator (or the Karvonen formula) to determine your maximum predicted heart rate based on age.

Treat test results as estimates–not absolutes.  All measurements are subject to error.  Look for consistencies and trends over time.  Do not be discouraged by minor deviations in your scores that may well be due to testing error.

Keep a journal to record your quantitative (numeric) test scores, as well as qualitative results—your perceptions and observations about exercising.  You can accelerate progress toward your goals when you (a) follow your fitness testing mile markers, (b) listen to your body, and (c) revise your training program accordingly.

About the Author:

Dr. Denise K. Wood is an educator and sport and fitness training consultant from Knoxville, TN and creator of www.womens-weight-training-programs.com and www.sports-training-adviser.com She has trained a wide range of clients from beginners to Olympians. Dr. Wood is a former national track and field champion with years of international experience. She has been recognized as an outstanding professor in exercise science and research/statistics.

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i have 14 highschool credits i am on my junior year what online schooling can i do to graduate this year?

my parents are planning on going back to school, the house we are renting is taking alot of money out of them, they will be moving into an apartment when i am god, but i still have my junior year and my senior year to go, what program can i take that will let me get my diploma alot faster, i plan on joining the military so it doesn’t have to be high up there. i have 14 highschool credits.
2 science credits (physics and biology)
1 social studies credit (world history)
2 math credits (.5 credit of algebra, 1.5 of SPED math)
2 Physical education credits (1 credit lifetime sports, .5 physical fitness, .5 activity and nutrition)
2 English credits
.5 credit of Health
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