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Where would our kids be without positive role models to follow? How can we expect our kids to be healthy if we don’t provide an example for them to emulate? Where will they get the motivation to go outside, be active and get their butts off the video game chair with speakers and fridges built in to them…hell, I’m surprised they don’t have toilets built in!
Simple, we can expect them to be where the vast majority actually ARE. They are without role models. Not for lack of them but because they are not interested in the things the role models are involved in. They are NOT healthy because most of the parents aren’t healthy. They eat like crap, they feel like crap and in turn they produce crap…of course in the bathroom (we all do) but where it matters…in school.Â
They are obese, they are lazy, or maybe just too tired from lack of energy due to eating cheetos and pop tarts. Their poor little developing brains probably don’t have the gas to actually allow them to have an imagination…what little bit of energy it has to spare goes to more important things like breathing.
And finally why are our children not going outside? Why are fewer playing sports? It just doesn’t make sense. I remember growing up and hated hearing the call to come inside. I know my kids would spend all day outside if they could…even in the winter. I suspect it is for many of the same reasons as already listed but for one more that I feel is even more important. What reason do they have to go out and do something?
It seems to me that many children just aren’t that interested to go and do something because there is no one to please. Many lack the intrinsic motivation to do it on their own…they need someone to be there with them. If there isn’t a parent present who is there to impress? We all need a hug and a “great job” now and again - how much more are our kids in need of that?
I want to showcase a couple of our youth SPARKers - Kaelen and Michael. Trust me when I tell you that these two would gladly being doing this and every other thing active on their own but they don’t have to. In a family of 6 kids they have a great set of parents (Teresa and Doug - good on you guys) that go that extra mile to be there for their kids. And trust me when I tell you that they are BUSY taking their kids to tonnes of sports and activities. I was told the other day that they actually cut the cable for the summer! WOW! I only wish I had a better camera to take more phases of these clean and jerks.
Now check this video I found that not only shows there is hope for a less fat future, but also provides a little inspiration…WARNING, you will want to lift after watching. Check it out and let me know what you think by posting in the comments section.
Workout of the Day:
- 5 Clean and Jerk 135lbs / 95lbs
- 10 Knees to Elbows
5 Rounds For Time
June 24th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
Love those Gilroys!
June 24th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Thanks Kim, John, Kam and Sliver for going the “extra” with our kids. For scaling the w/o so they feel pushed but still accomplished. For teaching them proper form and getting after them to do it right. This all shows that you guys care and they are worth the time. Also thanks to everyone at the gym for being so friendly and welcoming. Never making them feel out of place. You are all great role models. You care enough to get it done for yourselves and you care about each other. My kids notice and comments are about how you encourage and cheer each other on. Spark is becoming much more than just a gym. They feel part of “the group”. What a concept…… Let’s put kids in a supportive environment that promotes health, educate them and then push them to believe and achieve. Imagine the possibilities….
June 25th, 2009 at 12:43 am
If it’s set to a Coldplay song, you just know it’s going to be good.
That was pretty solid, though - reminds me that I really need to work on the snatch. And the jerk. And…well, lots.
June 25th, 2009 at 8:13 am
You Gilroys are Impressive young athletes!! Awesome job, Keep it up…
June 25th, 2009 at 11:42 am
that is very cool. i would say future fire breathers but they probably already are.
12:45rxd
June 25th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
I love having the Gilroys in class. CJ, Kaelen and Michael are a pleasure, always smiling and wanting to push themselves harder every workout. You can tell these kids have been raised well and will go far in anything they set their minds to.
I’ll never forget when the Gilroy clan came into the gym for their first session…they turned heads with their work effort and not to mention pure athleticism.
Looking forward to the next workout with you guys.
Kim, Great vid….those kids make my finish look terrible!
June 25th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Sorry, just was rereading my above post…Teresa ( CJ, Kaelen, and Michael’s mother) is also a pleasure. hah slipped my mind with all the kid banter.
Beware ladies….she brings it all the time so keep training hard ‘cuz once shes started a workout…its tough to keep up.
June 25th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Hey Jonny, where have you been lately?
Thanks for the kind words.
June 25th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
I have seen the Gilroys in a few classes that I have attended……you should see Michael cheer his Mother on during the WOD! That’s family love
June 25th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
Kids are fantastic to have in class because they never give up or think something will be too hard for them, they just try it until they are better than me! Great post!
June 26th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Awesome job Gilroys!! I Agree with Jonny.. All the Gilroys are always a joy to coach. Their enthusiasm and drive to excel is contagious to everyone around them, as it is with all crossfiters.
Like the Gilroys, we have a few other families that come to Spark and battle it out. From husband and wife couples to the whole family. I can’t imagine how much fun it must be competing against your own family…I know I have fun pushing all you family members to compete against each other