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        How to use GetSweaty

GetSweaty makes it easy for you to incorporate physical activity
into your busy class schedule. Our video workouts change daily
and are all set up and ready to play with the push of a button.

You can use GetSweaty in a group with one computer, or have
your students use it on individual computers at school or at home.
As long as they are registered as part of your CREW, you'll be
able to track their usage and progress via our Teacher Tool and be
eligible for Cash for Class.

There is mounting evidence that physical activity
improves academic performance and school behavior.
By having your class exercise along with GetSweaty,
you will be helping with their general health and well-being
as well as their school performance.

Here are some of the suggested ways to use GetSweaty.

Recess
GetSweaty provides an instant recess tool with a
Daily Sweat that lasts between 10 and 15 minutes.

Homework
Assigning GetSweaty as homework is a great way
to get your students moving more times each week

In the classroom and after school programs
GetSweaty is an easy way to incorporate physical
activity into any class or program. Use GetSweaty
by itself or incorporate it into your class lessons in
science, health or nutrition.

In PE class
Incorporate GetSweaty into PE class to increase the amount of
important moderate to vigorous activity kids get in each session.

Daily Energizer
The Junkyard also features three minute Daily Energizers,
perfect for use at the beginning of the day or before a test.

Test Outcomes
Have your students calculate their Body Mass Index (BMI)
and post it on their profile page. You can measure it monthly
on your Teacher Tool to chart progress.

Teach students how to check their heart rate while
exercising. Go to Feel the Beat.

Utilize our benchmark workout and monitor progress
monthly.

Make it fun and meaningful

·         GetSweaty is a great base for a total wellness program.   

·         Discuss the value of reducing TV and computer time

·         Appoint a student ambassador

·         Have a kick off celebration!

·         Get parents involved