• On a scale of 1-10, what effort did you give the workout this week?

I would say that I give my 8 out 10 for this week

• List three specific examples of what would motivate you to participate in and stick to a
regular exercise routine?

To make a writing plan, to wear my gym clothes and to always have my sport bag.

• List three specific barriers or excuses which would prevent you from doing so?

Depends of the weather of the day, if it’s too cold I become lazy to go outside. My tiredness and my periods days are also some excuses.

• What type of workouts and physical activities do you like?

I LOVEEE to run. That is the first thing that I do when I go to the gym. Also, I love to dance, so I like to take Zumba or just workshop dance classes to learn and to have fun. Abs workout is a must in workout routine too.

• Do you prefer going to the studio/gym or working out at home?

Depends on days, sometimes I am lazy so i would do at home. But lately, I’ll rather go to the gym because when I get there I have no other choice to do it. Furthermore, in the summer, I prefer to do outside near a parc.

• What could you see yourself doing as exercise for the remainder of your life?

I want to have a healthier body for myself, so I’m projecting to go at least 4-5 times a week to gym and at least one class of dance per week.

• How was your nutrition over the course of this week?

I have to say that I change my nutrition this week by eating less sugar but there was one day that I cheated because it was my birthday.

• What would you like to change in your nutrition for the following week?

I want to heat healthier and eat less sugar/carbs. I’m cooking this week, so that my meal are already set for the week. Of course, adding proteines in my nutrition too.

• What are your specific goals for the upcoming Fitness appraisal? (12-minutes run, pushups, sit-ups, wall-squat, side-hops, plank)

My specific goals for the upcoming Fitness apparaisal are to improve the number of my pushups (my muscular endurance) and to get more then 12 laps in the 12 minutes run.

• What’s the point of doing a warm up?

The warm-up prepare the body for exercises by gradually increasing the heart rate and circulation for a physical activity.

• What constitutes a successful warm up?

A successful warm up consists of an increase in intensity in physical activity, joint mobility exercise and stretching followed by the activity. 

• What’s the point of doing a cool down?

The point of doing a cool down is to prevent dizziness after a workout. It reduce heart and breathing rates, gradually cool body temperature and return muscles to their optimal length-tension.

• When is the best time to stretch and why?

The best time to stretch is when the muscles are warm and pliable mostly after a workout because it will help to further facilitate post-workout recovery.

• Why is stretching important?

Stretching is important because it keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints.

My name is Daniela and my biggest passion is dancing. I love to dance hip-hop and dancehall. Dance helps me to express myself, to make me smile and to remain calm in those stressful day. My role model in dance is Parris Goebel because she is an AMAZING choreographer.