Lobos are NEVER gymless!

Greetings Lobos!

Thanks to the philosophy I learned at http://www.rosstraining.com/ of 'Never Being Gymless' we are better people.

Here are some photos of our class using a community park's soccer goal as the anchor for our suspension strap workout. AnJeanine, a member of our Volleyball squad is demonstrating a bench press and curl combination along with what is known as an 'Atomic Crunch' which is a push up followed by a crunch while your feet are suspended. A 'killer' excercise!!

Miguel is demonstrating a suspended pull up and a successful dismount!

Isabel is demonstrating an alternating deltoid raise.

There are too many reasons not to be active. We work very hard to find reasons to work out. There is no excuse in our class. We workout everyday and we are better people because of our collective attitudes.

Thanks again to Alta Vista for allowing me to teach this fantastic course. Thank you also to my students for working hard!

Fire up and Go Lobos!

Coach Rod

Stadium Running Lobo Style!

Alta Vista High School is very fortunate to have the use of the Kino Memorial Center and Tucson Electric Park for our Fitness Strategies class. Every 5 weeks we challenge ourselves with running the stadium steps at TEP. Today we ran 22 rows of steps with an average of 20 steps per row for a total of 440 steps.

We accomplished this twice in 20 minutes for a grand total of 880 steps!

Here are a few post-run photos of the 2010 Block One Fitness Strategists!

I want to thank my students for working hard the past 5.5 weeks. Their bodies are changing because they are choosing to work beyond their comfort zone. I am proud of them and look forward to a great second half of the block!

Enjoy and have a great Labor Day weekend!!

Prom and Tuxedo Sale at Alta Vista High School

What: One Day Liquidation Sale on prom dresses. All Dresses $55!!

When: Saturday August 21, 2010

10 AM to 2 PM

Where: Alta Vista High School

5040 S. Campbell Ave (Just south of Irvington)

How: Cash Only Sales! (No Checks, Credit, or Debit Cards)



Who: Both guys and gals (Tuxedo Coats, Pants, Shoes, and more for the guys, and Evening, Prom, and Party Dresses for the Girls).



See more samples at



http://www.azformalstore.com/



Mr. Rodriguez

Alta Vista High School and Great Schools

Greetings Lobos!

It is no secret that I love teaching and coaching at Alta Vista High School. I believe we offer a great education for any student who wishes to dedicate themselves to having a top notch education.

There is a website called Great Schools. This site is a great way to rate our school and get the word out on how good you think our school is.

We encourage all who follow this blog and those who attend Alta Vista High School to take a few moments to write a review of Alta Vista.


Click on the link, scroll down, and give your opinion.





http://www.greatschools.org/arizona/tucson/3072-Alta-Vista-High-School/





Thanks and Go Lobos!





Mr. Rodriguez

Suspension Strap Training Lobo Style

When I ruptured my patellar tendon last December (read previous post) I had ample time to read and research different topics. One of the topics was a suspension trainer. I was completely clueless to this new tool being used in fitness clubs, professional training complexes, and fight gyms. As I researched them I was hooked until I saw the price tag.

I then went to my favorite site for being gymless http://www.rosstraining.com/

As I was looking through Ross' blog posts I found a video for making my own trainer at a fraction of the price. As I regained my mobility I built a trainer and was instantly hooked. It was an easy, inexpensive, and intense addition to my workout regimen.

With the okay from my school administration I purchased the items needed and built a class set of suspension trainers that we started using today. My students were immediately introduced to the beautiful burn you get with your own body weight.

We started small with 5 repetitions in 4 different body movements (bench press, tricept extention, row, and bicep curl. These movements were to be done in succession and then repeated for 3 rounds.

Some of our students decided to increase their reps to 10. It was great to see them buy into the program.

Thanks go out to my administration and office staff (thanks Svetlana!) for giving me the opportunity to try something new. A big thanks to the Lobos for signing up for the class!

Fire Up!

Coach Rod

Welcome Back Lobos! 2010-2011 is going to be great!

Hello Lobos!
Coach Rod here. Hope you had a fantastic summer. It has been a fantastic summer for Coach Rod.

• I taught summer school (American History B)
• I coached our basktetball team at the University of Arizona' Sean Miller basketball camp
• I traveled to El Paso where I coached my football team at the UTEP 7 on 7 tournament
• I celebrated 15 years of marriage
  
• I celebrated the 10th and 7th birthdays of my daughters Ani and Maile at Disneyland!
• I surfed in the pacific ocean :)
• I traveled with my colleagues to Las Vegas for the National Differentiated Instruction Convention.
• I caught up with great friends in Oceanside, California
  
• I coached my football team at Cochise College for our annual 'Camp Cochise' football camp
• I exercised as often as I could and am in better shape than when I left :)
  
• I was informed that I will be inducted into the Nogales High School Hall of Fame.
  

Overall a busy, but productive summer!
I look forward to seeing you all August 4th and an exciting year at Alta Vista High School!

Fire Up!

Coach Rod/Mr. Rodriguez

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