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Playout Games and Variations

Ever wanted to try out different ways to playout? Playout is can be used to engage groups of any size or level of fitness. In this post we'll explore some new activities you can have fun with.

1) High intensity interval training (HIIT) : find a space where one can run laps for a distance of at least 100m. Set a target number of laps and make a set of 1-4 exercises for each lap. When the timer begins, run the lap and complete the exercises on a chosen difficulty level. Repeat until you’ve finished all your laps/sets. Note: adjust difficulty and intensity by adding wildcards, changing running distance, number of exercises in each set, color of exercises in set, and difficulty level for the exercises. 2) Team exercise: to play with larger groups, have teammates complete the exercises together. With this variation, as many as 10 players can effectively play together on a team, though we wouldn’t recommend having more than 10 players per team. 3) relay race: set up the cards opposite the players and card dividers. When the timer begins, one person from each team sprints to the cards, picks an exercise, and brings it back to their team. Everyone on the team performs the exercise together on a chosen difficulty level, counting the repetitions as a group. After completing the exercise, another person from the team runs and gets the next card. 4) Muscle targeting: players must complete 2-3 exercises of a color before they can move on to their next color. 5) Timed challenges Amrap (as many rounds as possible): pick a set of exercises. Set a timer for 2-30 minutes. Complete as many rounds of your set as possible before time is up. Emom (every minute on the minute): pick 2 exercises and complete as many reps as you can every minute, on the minute for 10-20 minutes. Your score is the lowest number of reps you made during any of your sets on each exercise (note: each set gets progressively harder as your muscles get tired, so we recommend aiming for the easy reps, as you’ll be completing that number of reps 10-20 times). Tabata (timed interval training): pick a set of exercises, or draw randomly. Perform the exercises in your set, alternating between 20-60 seconds of exercising and 10 seconds of rest. Ignore repetition counts on the exercises, and try to complete as many total repetitions as you can during each interval. Your score is the total number of repetitions you completed throughout the routine.

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5 Ways to Practice Mindfulness During Remote Learning

As remote instruction continues, we hope to bring more family fun activities and peace of mind through fitness. These activities are intended to help you and your family to bond and maintain healthy lifestyles during quarantine. We hope to continue our ongoing mission to make fitness fun. 1. Self-expression stretches - Sitting in front of a computer for hours is not easy, especially for children. It is easy for them to feel isolated and exhausted however, mindful littles, a blog for parents, emphasizes that there are ways to help children express these feelings through a 'rolling' exercise to allow children to release stress through physical movement. Not only does this validate children's feelings and help them overcome remote learning exhaustion, but it also encourages them to engage in exercise to release negative emotions. For more information on the article, click here. A great way to engage children in fitness and mindfulness is to implement quick stretch sessions during the day. A great way to do this is through our stretch station cards, by placing them throughout corners or different rooms of the house and having children travel the room and attempt each stretch in between classes. 2. Connecting with nature - Another activity promoted by mindful littles is to take walks with children and play a game of i spy in order to help ground children in nature in a fun way! Through this activity parents can help encourage children to go outside after attending remote instruction and engage in low intensity exercise. It also engages children’s senses allowing them to clear their heads as well as allowing parents time to relax. 3. Homemade obstacle course - Fitness plays a significant role in our physical health especially mental health! Ace fitness explains that exercise helps lower anxiety as well as improving sleep. One of the best ways to engage the whole family in fitness is to create indoor and outdoor obstacle courses using objects that can be found in homes like chairs, pillows, tupperware , etc. Obstacle courses can also be made by marking off paths and areas with tape. A great way to make these obstacle courses more fun for children is to create friendly competition and give small prizes for winning. 4. Explaining mindfulness to kids - mindful provides a creative and interactive activity to explain to kids what it means to be mindful. They suggest using a clear mason jar or water bottle to fill with different color glitters or beads that are assigned meanings. This demonstrates our minds and the tendency to become overwhelmed with thoughts. From this activity parents can teach children to learn the importance of mindfulness and to gain a better understanding of why they might feel negative emotions. For more information about this activity and detailed instructions click here. 5. Positive messages - Valley Childrens encourages a simple activity where kids take chalk and write a positive thought or message on the sidewalk or on a piece of paper to hang around the house. This encourages children to embrace a positive attitude.

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A Superhero Parent's Workout

Being a parent is difficult, with all the hustle and bustle of everyday life and children’s extracurriculars, fitness is the last thing on everyone’s list. Especially now with remote instruction, parents are struggling to keep young children busy, work from home, and keep the house tidy. It is essential not only for parents to stay active for their mental health, but also to engage children in healthy habits. Here are some ways you can fit fitness into your busy schedule. Include kids in workouts - one of the best ways to find time to exercise and to spend time with kids is to include them in workouts! Exercises can be adapted for younger kids by making sock ‘dumbbells’, this is a great way for kids to begin to recognize good habits, after all they love to mimic parents! Another great way to build habits is by incorporating chores into a workout, like playing basketball by trying to toss clothes into the laundry hamper or having contests for who could pick up and put away toys the fastest. Going for walks or bike rides - a great way to get out of the house after working from home all day is to go out on a neighborhood walk. This is a great opportunity for kids to use their bikes while parents take some time to relax and maybe go for a light jog or brisk walk with light weights! Children can also ride their bike at the park while parents take some time to meditate or do yoga. Play fitness games - having a fitness themed game is a great way to motivate parents while showing kids that exercise can be healthy and fun! A great mobile option is to download our playout app to have a quick workout, or even buying playout xl: family edition so that kids can exercise alongside parents. These games are a great way for kids to challenge themselves with different exercises that target upper body, lower body, core, and stretching, they can even choose how many reps to do. Wear fitness clothes all day - one of the easiest practices to motivate parents to workout is by wearing workout clothes all day. It helps parents remind them to also focus on their physical wellbeing. It's also comfy! Wearing workout clothes also helps parents to take advantage of short breaks to put in a quick workout session like when kids are napping or waiting for laundry to dry. One important thing to note is that even if you can’t have a full, long session of working out, you can always have small 10 minute workouts throughout the day and it all adds up! Multitask - often time we equate exercise to a full dedicated session of working out but often forget small alternatives that can also be exercise. A great way to squeeze in small opportunities to stay active can be going up and down stairs, doing lunges while cooking, stretching in between online meetings and while cleaning up. Customize workouts everyone’s situation is different. Some people might have a variation in the amount of free time available or might live in small cramped spaces or even apartments. It’s hard to workout with a limited environment so some of the best practices are gathering workout videos from different sources and picking the best exercises. You'll feel more inclined to workout if you know the exercises included fit the time and environment you are in. Even better - you'll spend less time skipping exercises you cannot do. This can include substituting burpees with plank jacks or plank push ups.

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Crossfit Workouts at Home for Beginners

It is time we all say goodbye to fear crossfit , a kind of workout routine characterized by constant variation, functional movements, and individualized intensity levels, is not as intimidating as it seems! You don’t have to belong to a gym or work out with a personal trainer to succeed all you need is you! Combine any of these exercises to create a variety of crossfit at home workouts for beginners to get you moving. Jumping jacks - that’s right, we told you crossfit could be easy To start, stand with your arms together and your feet side by side. Being the movement by jumping feet wide and moving your arms up and over your head with your palms facing forward. Complete the exercise by returning to the initial position——with your feet together and your feet side by side. Repeat 15 times (reps) to complete 1 set. Inchworm - a great way to increase your strength and flexibility! Get ready for this low-impact exercise by standing with your arms at your sides and your feet hip-width apart. From here, fold forward from your hips and reach your palms and fingertips down so they land face down on the floor. Next, with bended knees, slowly walk your hands forward until you reach a plank position. To return to the starting position and begin again, reverse the movement. Complete these steps 10 times to fulfill 1 set. Squat jump - it’s time to explore your upper and lower body strength! All you have to do to complete this explosive power exercise is to position yourself with your feet hip-width apart, squatting to start, swinging your arms in front of you for momentum, and using that momentum to jump as high as you can. Once you land softly and safely back on the ground, repeat this motion 10 times to finish 1 set. Wide climbers - an easy and effective way to build endurance and core strength, begin this exercise by positioning yourself in a plank down on both palms. Complete a set by stepping your left foot up to the outside of your right hand and pausing before returning to the initial plank position and switching sides (this time, your right foot should be put up to the outside of your left hand). Repeat 5 times to complete 1 set, and 10 times to complete 2. Burpee - don’t be scared! This full-body workout is simpler than it seems! To prep yourself for this exercise, stand with your arms at your sides and your feet hip-width apart. Crouch and place your hands palms down on the floor to begin the movement. To continue, jump your feet back to plank position and quickly lower your chest and thighs to the floor. Next, return up to the plank position, jump your feet forward toward your hands, and use that energy to jump as high as you can, clapping your hands over your head to end. Repeat these motions 15 times to finish 1 set. Kettlebell complex - no kettlebell? No problem! Grab a bottle of detergent, fabric softener, or a gallon of water, and get ready to bend those knees! Begin this heart-pumping set by standing with your arms at your sides, your feet shoulder-width apart, and your weight of choice on the floor between your feet. Positions your hips back and flatten your torso before grabbing your weight with your right hand and swinging the weight back between your legs and above your knees. Swinging the weight back up, stand, and hold the weight shoulder high. Next, move the weight over your head. After you complete this step, repeat the entire movement 1 more time. When you reach the point that the weight is over your head again, do 5 squats and then rest. Switch sides and hold the weight in your left hand to repeat. Once you repeat, you have completed 1 set. Goblet squat - remember that bottle you grabbed for that last exercise? Don’t put it away just yet! Start this exercise by holding your weight of choice with both hands underneath at your chest, elbows pointing down. Complete this movement by squatting down and returning to your initial starting position. Cater to your needs and fitness goals by either subtracting weight and moving slower or adding a heavier weight and moving faster if desired. Repeat these steps 9 times to complete 3 sets! Fitness games! - use playout station cards with full-page simplified exercise diagrams for 10 upper, 10 core and 10 lower bodyweight exercises of easy, medium, and hard intensities to help diversify and individualize your crossfit journey from home while making sure you have loads of fun along the way! Grab your family and have them join as well! With playout station cards, there’s an exercise for everyone. So, are you ready to get started? We hope these simple and effective exercise ideas helped you come up with a plan to create the best crossfit at home workouts for beginners for you! These exercises come from shape magazine at shape.com. Here’s to reaching fitness goals and staying active in 2021.

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Fun Activities for Physical Education

Around the Block - This activity is perfect for outdoors or indoor gymnasiums. This works by either dividing the room into sections or marking off a route going all around the room (like a board game) where each section or zone students have to do a different exercise. You can use masking tape or even chalk to mark off sections. Each section could have exercises like jumping jacks, jogging in place, squats, knee drivers, lunges etc. Let kids become fitness instructors. A great way to encourage kids to exercise and build healthy habits is to have them create their own mini workout! This works well as a mini project by having kids pick some of their favorite exercises and form a routine for them. It is a great way to gauge how much kids have learned during the year. You can even set guidelines like workouts can only be 10 minutes long, must have at least one exercise from the upper, lower, and core body exercises. Follow the leader - the goal of the game is to have everyone in the circle copy a chosen leader’s movements. This works by gathering students into the circle and choosing one person to step out of the circle facing away from the group. Meanwhile the group will silently choose a leader. The leader will then choose an exercise or movement to do (the rest of the group must copy their movements) as the other student steps back into the middle of the circle and will try to guess who the leader is. Throughout the round the leader must be sneaky and switch up movements every now and then (the group must follow immediately) this goes on until the chosen student guesses correctly who the leader is. Then the whole process is repeated with new students. Best of all? This can be done online by ensuring everyone has their cameras on (if possible) and sending the chosen guesser into a breakout room while the group chooses a leader, then bringing the guesser back into the main room.

Obstacle Courses - Challenge students to create their own obstacle courses at home using chairs (to crawl under), pillows, tape, chalk, etc. Have students formulate their own fitness course and demonstrate to the class! This can also work in person using cones to zigzag between, jump through hula hoops, play hopscotch by marking off squares with tape or chalk. Use playout you can never go wrong with a fun playout deck! It’s perfect for online use by showing a card to students and having them do that exercise. You can even use different fun game variations to fit your lesson plan for the day. We hope students enjoy these fun activities and that teachers feel inspired to make fitness fun.

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The Basketball Station Card Game | Playout

The basketball station card game gives 31 basketball movements Categorized into shot, dribble, and hustle station cards. Cards can be used to build  a training session or play our fun cooperative or competitive multiplayer games.

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Ninja Warrior Station Cards | Playout

Train like an American ninja warrior!  Full page exercise diagrams for use in stations or activity groups.  See your next exercise with a simplified  visual.

  Price:- $19.99

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Playout Station Cards

Big cards for big fun Full page exercise diagrams for use in stations or activity groups.  See your next exercise on the run with a simplified  visual. Playout: exercise card game exercise diagrams and repetitions.

Price:-  $29.99

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Obstacle Course Race Training Card Game | Playout

An obstacle course race in the palm of your hand. Train for your next race or mud run the fun way. The OCR training card game trains. You for the toughest obstacles and terrain, while simultaneously giving you the experience of racing through a challenging obstacle course.

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The Game of Fitness | Playout

Playout the game of fitness utilizes bodyweight exercises and transforms them into revolutionary games with thrilling competitions for all ages and  fitness levels. Your goal is to conquer the chosen gameplay mode by completing various exercises in a race.

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What is Obstacle Course Racing?

Obstacle course racing is one of the fastest growing sports in the us and beyond, largely due to the fact that people find it more fun, challenging, and rewarding than a typical trail run or road race. It combines high intensity running through diverse terrain with fun and challenging obstacles. Examples include spartan race, American ninja warrior, and tough Mudder . In OCR you run, climb, crawl, jump, and balance your way over, under, and through a wide variety of terrain and obstacles. Whether you’re a top competitor or a casual adventurer, you’ll leave with a feeling of accomplishment and self-improvement, along with the desire to improve and continue growing, not to mention the physical benefits of running through a high-intensity fitness course. Obstacle courses provide a fun, safe, and challenging place for participants of all ages and fitness levels to play, exercise and compete with one another. Here are a few great reasons to build an obstacle course at your camp, school, park, or organization. Safety first – our obstacle courses are built with safety as our #1 priority. Unlike climbing walls and high-ropes elements that require participants to use a harness, all of our elements are under 8ft tall and provide the same level of fun and challenge without the risk .fitness – obstacle courses are a primary feature of military training facilities all over the world, proving that these courses are the gold standard for fitness training. The obstacle course will train participants in all aspects of their fitness (upper, core and lower body strength, balance, agility, flexibility, coordination, aerobic speed and endurance), and can be modified based on age and fitness level. Fun! – you’ll hardly even notice you’re exercising, and you’ll keep coming back for more. Participants consistently report having memorable experiences playing on the obstacle course, and ask to run it multiple times. Eddie has worked as a course manager for spartan race, raced and placed top 5 in 12/14 obstacle course races, designed and installed a custom obstacle course for a YMCA camp in north Carolina, and is currently coaching the Emory obstacle course racing team and training for American ninja warrior. Eddie and his team of skilled and dedicated builders will make any obstacle course vision you have become a reality.

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Easy Workouts At Home For Beginners | Playout

Everyone starts somewhere--even if that “somewhere” is in the living room! Looking to begin a simple and effective workout routine in-between zoom calls, cooking dinner, or episodes of your favorite tv series but unable to find the right one? You’re not alone; we have been too. With everything going on in the world, there is no doubt that finding doable, fun, and worthwhile workouts has been challenging… but worry no longer! We have done our research and have compiled this list of exercises that if combined, create easy at home workouts for beginners that finally fit the bill; these customizable easy workouts for beginners require little equipment, little space, and just a few minutes of your day to ensure that fitness can be done anywhere, at any time, by Anyone. when it comes to crafting the perfect workout routine, we believe that there are three main categories of exercises to include: upper bodyweight exercises, core bodyweight exercises, and lower bodyweight exercises. Combining these different types of exercises and performing them at your own pace allows you to create a fitness routine that not only makes you feel good, but is personalized to your own body and fitness journey as well. Although this list is separated into three categories, all the exercises that are included are meant to be mixed and matched--choose which ones speak to you, try them out, have fun, and come back when you want to try a different combination! When it comes to fitness, one size never fits all. Push-Ups: Traditional or modified, push-ups help you build strength by working the triceps, pectoral muscles, shoulders. It’s almost like three workouts in one! Dips: Perfect for any room in the house, the only equipment you need to perform successful dips is a chair.

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Course Building Process | Playout

Step 1: your vision - your obstacle course installation is unique, so you start by sharing your vision and plans with our ceo and installation and event expert, eddie. Eddie will work with you to hone in on exactly what you want in your course and will recommend the best obstacles and the safest ways to build your course. This conversation can be followed with an on-site consultation (if interested. Step 2: proposal - when we've nailed down exactly what you need for your permanent course or event, we send you a proposal that you can present to your team/staff/funders to show them what your course is going to look like, and how awesome it's going to be for your participants. Step 3: installation - if all goes well and you're ready to move forward, we sign the contract, and begin ordering and assembling the equipment and materials for the course. After prefabricating many of the parts and obstacle courses, we deliver them to your site and assemble the course in a week or less. If you're hosting an event, we will have professionals on-site throughout the event to assist you and disassemble and store the obstacles after the event. Our team has a combined experience of over 25 obstacle course builds and 100 years of combined carpentry experience. Our clients include rogue fitness, the 2017 cross fit games, YMCA camp cheerio academy. Our team of skilled and dedicated builders will make any obstacle course vision you have become a reality. Course safety is our number one priority. We use some of the sturdiest materials available and never have your participants more than 8ft off the ground. We will work with your groundskeepers to put the minimum requirement of mulch or other surfacing under each obstacle where participants are up in the air. All of the obstacles are designed to be accessible for all ages 7+ and differentiated for different skill levels. Examples of differentiated levels include: installing a lower set of grips for the traverse wall, and putting slats between each step of the 4, 5, and 6ft walls so participants can climb over instead of jumping.

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Family Edition | Playout

Playout family edition has the same cards and features as our standard deck but is built with ultra-durable, extra-large cards that are built to last and come in a sweet card case designed for ultimate convenience. This is the best option for families and teams! The deck Utilizes Bodyweight exercises and transforms them into revolutionary games with thrilling competitions for all ages and fitness levels! Your goal is to conquer the chosen Gameplay mode by completing various exercises in a race against the clock or by challenging family, friends, and others! With this deck, you can Playout anywhere, anytime, and without any equipment! Think you have what it takes to be the playout master. We've barely squeezed a never-ending fitness library into one deck of cards! Let's see 10 upper Bodyweight exercises,10 core exercises,10 lower bodyweight exercises,10 stretch cards.6 wild cards (add clever modifications onto exercises to increase difficulty and intensity. Players can activate a wild card on their exercise to get more points, or strategically use against opponents to challenge them 6 mini-games (quick competitions that test strength, endurance, and willpower. Use these cards as tie-breakers, or play them after any game to increase intensity and competition. Instructions on how to get started with multiple Gameplay modes. Each card has three repetition levels - easy, medium, and hard so that all abilities can play together.

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The Game of Fitness | Playout

Playout the game of fitness Utilizes Bodyweight exercises and transforms them into revolutionary games with thrilling competitions for all ages and fitness levels!  Your goal is to conquer the chosen gameplay mode by completing various exercises in a race against the clock or by challenging family, friends, and others! With this deck, you can playout anywhere, anytime, and without any equipment! Think you have what it takes to be the playout master. We've (barely) squeezed a never-ending fitness library into one deck of cards! Let's see what's inside:10 upper body weight exercises,10 core exercises,10 lower body weight exercises,10 stretch cards 6 wild cards (add clever modifications onto exercises to increase difficulty and intensity. Players can activate a wild card on their exercise to get more points, or strategically use against opponents to challenge them.6 mini-games (quick competitions that test strength, endurance, and willpower. Use these cards as tie-breakers, or play them after any game to increase intensity and competition. Instructions on how to get started with multiple game play modes. Each game has three repetition levels- easy, medium, and hard so that all abilities can play together.

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No Gym Needed | Playout

The OCR training card game trains you for the toughest obstacles and terrain, while simultaneously giving you the experience of racing through a challenging obstacle course.

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Extreme Ab Exercises | Playout

Follow Along as Eddie, Ceo of Playout Fitness, Shows You a Few of the Ab Exercises You Can Expect to See in Playout's Newest Fitness Card Game Playout.

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