Phew! This past week and half has been an absolute whirlwind. These days traveling to New York is no longer just for play. Since signing with Wilhelmina Models my time in New York is now bombarded with castings, tests shoots and jobs! Now, I am not complaining by any means. I had the chance to shoot with Reebok for Dick’s Sporting Goods and do a killer shoot this week with both the Brooklyn and Williamsburg bridges as my backdrop. I know when I am older I will look back on this time in my life with happiness and so much joy! Getting to inspire others through my passion for fitness is something I am so thankful for! However, the highlight of my week other than meeting my by best friends little baby girl had to be hosting “Kids Day” at at ShopRite of Hauppauge with RD Nicole Petrocelli!
It was a fabulous day filled with fitness and health related activities for children from 7-11. When starting this blog my goal was to inspire people to live healthy and active lifestyles, just as I did when I was a high school PE teacher. For those of you who don’t know, I have a Master’s Degree in Physical Education and teaching children has and always will be an extreme passion of mine. So, when Nicole and I started planning this event we had decided to have the kids put together healthy recipe books, make some easy and delicious smoothies while discussing nutrition and of course learn major muscles and the 5 components of fitness.
The 5 components of physical fitness include:
Cardiovascular Endurance: The Cardiovascular System is made up of the heart and lungs and can be strengthened through cardiovascular exercise including; running, dancing, swimming or other activity of your choice. By strengthening the Cardiovascular System one increases the amount of oxygen delivered tot he body.
Muscular Strength: The amount of force exerted by a single muscle one time. Bench press, bicep curl or leg press.
Muscular Endurance: The ability of a muscle to exert continuous force with continuous effort without fatiguing. Stair climber, Cycling, Squats.
Flexibility: Ability of a joint to stretch in its full range of motion. Sit and Reach Test or Lunges.
BMI or Body Mass Index: The amount of fat vs muscle, bones and organs one has in their body.
Once every component is measured a fitness plan can be developed based on your own individual needs.
After our fitness discussion we moved onto “Taylor Walker Says” Where we learned major muscle groups and I had Mr. C otherwise known as hubby on hand to help me out. The kids remained active for the entire session and we had an absolute blast! Up next we made three different kinds of mouth watering smoothies.
All of these awesome photos by Judy Walker Photography!
Love and Yumminess,
Taylor