Issue #87: Superman vs. Scorpion
Good morning. It’s Friday, December 16th. 252 years ago Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany. Beethoven is one of the most recognized composers of all time, influenced millions of musicians, and is a familiar friend when I'm looking to relax.
“Yoga is the fountain of youth. You’re only as young as your spine is flexible.”
Weekly Insights: All Things Mobility + Alignment
Inspiration: Dick Van Dyke Still Working Out at 97
Friday Flex: Superman vs...Scorpion
Brain Games: Farming + Summer Camp
The number of Americans that practice yoga on a regular basis. Along with the benefits of increased mobility and flexibility, yoga has been shown to reduce depressed symptoms for all 17 characteristics of the U of Florida’s Hamilton Depression Rating Scale. So feel good in body and mind. (Source)
Weekly Insights
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Inspiration
Dick Van Dyke turned 97 this week. Seems like a lifetime of fun really does pay off. He’s still crushing it and says he’s looking forward to getting to 100. Check out his home gym and the ab work he’s putting in everyday:
Friday Flex
Easing into the weekend with a little core work. We're going to get that lower back to be as strong and flexible as possible!! Have questions on any movements - be sure to check the video below!
Click HERE to view the workout on our YouTube channel.
Workout and video courtesy of Connor J. Obrochta. Check out all of Connor's workouts on Playbook!
Brain Games
Why: Focus on logic and reasoning skills
#1: 2-min Break
A farmer in Michigan owns a beautiful pear tree. She supplies the fruit to a nearby grocery store. This past summer, the store owner called the farmer to see how much fruit is available for him to purchase. The farmer knows that the main trunk has 24 branches. Each branch has exactly 12 boughs and each bough has exactly 6 twigs. Since each twig bears one piece of fruit, how many plums will the farmer be able to deliver?
Credit: Riddles.com
#2: 3-min of Focus
Alex, Beatrix, Rose, and Lily all attend the same summer camp, where they can cook, kayak, rock climb, and zip-line. Each child has a different favorite activity:
Alex’s favorite activity isn’t rock climbing
Beatrix is afraid of heights
Rose can’t do her favorite activity without a harness
Lily likes to keep her feet on the ground at all times
Who likes which activity?
Credit: Reader's Digest
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Thanks for another great week - see you all on Monday!
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** Brain Games Answer **
#1: 0 plums. The farmer has a pear tree.
#2: Alex likes to zip-line, Beatrix likes to kayak, Rose likes to rock climb, and Lily likes to cook
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