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FunFit Fitness with Coach Nene

Week Twenty-Eight: Plank Up-Downs, Dumbell Reverse Snatch, & Dumbell Swings

Grades 3-8

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 28 (3-8)

Get ready to swing into action with this week’s exercise video featuring Dumbbell Reverse Snatch and Dumbbell Swing! Coach Nene is bringing the heat with these two powerful moves that will have you feeling the burn. Whether you’re looking to tone up your arms, back, or legs, these exercises will help you get there faster. Grab those dumbbells and let’s swing into action!

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 28 (K-2)

Grades K-2

Get ready to plank and crank up the burn with this week’s exercise video featuring Plank Up-Downs! Coach Nene is bringing the heat with this full-body move that will have you feeling the burn from head to toe. Whether you’re a plank pro or a beginner, this exercise is sure to challenge you in all the right ways. Let’s up the intensity and crush those fitness goals!

Let us know what you thought of Nene’s challenge this week: Week Twenty-Eight Challenge Form

Week Twenty-Seven: Hopscotch, Duck-Walks, & Toe-Touches

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 27 (3-8)

Grades 3-8

Get ready to quack up with Coach Nene’s latest exercise video featuring Duck-Walks and Toe-Touches! These two moves may sound like they belong on a playground, but trust us, they’ll give you a serious workout. So waddle on over and get ready to touch your toes, all while toning up those legs and abs. Let’s make fitness fun again!

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 27 (K-2)

Grades K-2

Ready to hop, skip, and jump your way to a healthier you? Coach Nene is back with this week’s exercise video featuring the childhood classic, Hopscotch! You don’t need chalk or a sidewalk to get in on the fun. All you need is a little bit of space and a whole lot of energy to jump-start your fitness journey. Let’s hop to it!

Let us know what you thought of Nene’s challenge this week: Week Twenty-Seven Challenge Form

Week Twenty-Six: Knee Crunches & Forearm Strikes Challenge

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 26 (3-8)

Grades 3-8

Ready to channel your inner fighter? Coach Nene is here to show you how it’s done with this week’s exercise video featuring forearm strikes! Get ready to unleash your power and feel the burn as you work your way to a stronger and more toned upper body. Don’t miss out on this knockout workout!

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 26 (K-2)

Grades K-2

Get ready to crunch your way to stronger knees with Coach Nene! This week’s exercise video features knee crunches that will have you feeling the burn in all the right places. Trust us, your knees will thank you for this one. Let’s get moving!

Let us know what you thought of Nene’s challenge this week: Week Twenty-Six Challenge Form

Week Twenty-Five: Burpee-Jacks and Knee Tucks

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 25 (3-8)

Grades 3-8

Hola! Looking for a new exercise routine that’s both fun and challenging? Look no further than Coach Nene’s latest workout video! This week’s exercise is all about Knee Tucks, a killer move that will help you tone your core and strengthen your legs.

Coach Nene will guide you through each step of the exercise, making sure you have the perfect form and technique to get the most out of your workout. And don’t worry, there will be plenty of variations to keep things interesting!

So grab your workout mat, put on your favorite tunes, and get ready to sweat with Coach Nene’s Knee Tucks workout video. It’s the perfect way to get fit, feel great, and have fun doing it. Let’s get moving!

STARLITEl | Fitness | Week 25 (K-2)

Grades K-2

Hey, hey! Are you ready to get your heart pumping and your body moving? Coach Nene has a brand new exercise video just for you! This week’s workout is called “Burpee-Jacks,” and it’s a super fun way to get your heart rate up and your muscles working.

In this video, Coach Nene will guide you through each step of the exercise and show you how to do it like a pro. You’ll be jumping, squatting, and even doing a few burpees (don’t worry, they’re not as scary as they sound!)

So, put on your workout clothes, grab a water bottle, and get ready to sweat and have fun with Coach Nene’s “Burpee-Jacks!” It’s the perfect way to stay active and healthy while having a blast. Let’s do this!

Let us know what you thought of Nene’s challenge this week: Week Twenty-Five Challenge Form

Week Twenty-Four: Knee Crunches, Glute Bridge Knee Raises, & Snow Angels

STARLITEl | Fitness | Week 24 (3-8)

Grades 3-2

Get ready to sculpt those buns and tone those shoulders with our amazing coach Nene’s latest workout video! This week, she’s showing us how to do Glute Bridge Knee Raises and Snow Angels – a dynamic combo that will make you feel like a superhero! So let’s get started on this enjoyable and effective workout that’s sure to make you feel strong and confident! Head to our channel now and let’s join Coach Nene for some Glute Bridge Knee Raises and Snow Angels!

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 24 (K-2)

Grades K-2

Are you ready to feel the burn and get those abs of steel? Our amazing coach Nene is back with another awesome exercise video that will have you sweating and smiling at the same time. This week, she’s showing us how to do Knee Crunches – a killer move that will sculpt your core like never before! So come on, let’s join Coach Nene and get those abs of steel! Head to our channel now and let’s start crunching those knees!

Let us know what you thought of Nene’s challenge this week: Week Twenty-Four Challenge Form

Week Twenty-Three: Donkey Kicks, Isolated Dumbell Curl Press, & Backward Renegade Rows

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 23 (3-8)

Grades 3-8

Ready to pump some iron and get those gains? Our Coach Nene is back with another awesome workout video that will leave you feeling stronger and more energized than ever before. This week, she’s showing us how to do Dumbbell Curls & Renegade Rows – a perfect combo for toning your arms and building your core. So grab your dumbbells, and let’s get started!

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 23 (K-2)

Grades K-2

Hey there, little champs! Are you ready for some fun and exciting exercises? This week, our awesome Coach Nene is here with a new workout video, featuring a super cool move called Donkey Kicks! Coach Nene will show you how to do these kicks in a fun and easy way, so you can feel strong and confident just like your favorite superheroes. So, let’s get ready to jump, kick and have some fun with Coach Nene! Don’t forget to grab a water bottle and a towel ’cause we’re about to break a sweat!

Let us know what you thought of Nene’s challenge this week: Week Twenty-Three Challenge Form

Week Twenty-Two: Side Lunge Windmills, Banded Deadlifts & Mountain Climbers

STARLITE | Nutrition | Week 22 (3-8)

Grades 3-8

Ready to rock your workout this week? Coach Nene is bringing the heat with banded deadlifts and mountain climbers! Don’t let daylight savings slow you down, keep up that energy and get moving!

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 22 (K-2)

Grades K-2

Feeling that post-daylight savings slump? Don’t worry, Coach Nene has got you covered with some seriously energizing moves. This week’s exercise video is all about the Side Lunge Windmills – a fun and challenging exercise that will have you feeling strong and confident in no time! So put on your workout gear, grab a water bottle, and let’s get moving! Who needs that extra hour of sleep when you can get your heart pumping and your endorphins flowing?

Let us know what you thought of Nene’s challenge this week: Week Twenty-Two Challenge Form

Week Twenty-One: Forward-hop Jumping Jacks & Squat Thrust Challenge

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 21 (3-8)

Grades 3- 8

Ready to sweat and feel the burn? This week, Coach Nene brings the heat with a workout that will challenge your limits and push you to new heights: The Squat Thrust Challenge! Get ready to squat, jump, and push yourself to the limit as you crush this intense workout. Whether you’re a fitness pro or just starting out, this challenge will surely get your heart pumping and your muscles working. So let’s get ready to squat, jump, and sweat our way to success!

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 21 (K-2)

Grades K-2

Let’s hop to it! This week, Coach Nene is back with a fun and challenging workout that will have you bouncing with excitement: Forward-Hop Jumping Jacks! Get ready to jump, hop, and sweat your way to fitness as you follow along with Coach Nene and take your cardio to the next level. These jumping jacks are like no other – they’re the perfect way to challenge yourself, have fun, and get fit all at the same time. So what are you waiting for? Let’s hop into action and jump to a healthier, happier you!

Let us know what you thought of Nene’s challenge this week: Week Twenty-One Challenge Form

Week Twenty: Duck Walks & Alternating Single-leg Push-ups

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 20 (3-8)

Grades 3-8

Get ready to push your limits! This week, Coach Nene is bringing the heat with an exercise that will take your strength and endurance to the next level: Alternating Single-leg Push-ups! Join us for a workout that will have you feeling like a total powerhouse, pushing through the burn and crushing your fitness goals. Are you ready to rise to the challenge and push yourself to the limit? Let’s do this!

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 20 (K-2)

Grades K-2

Let’s get quacking! This week, Coach Nene is taking things up a notch with an exercise that will have you waddling like a duck: Duck Walks! Join us for a workout to get your heart pumping, your legs burning, and your quack on point. Are you ready to embrace your inner bird and take your fitness to new heights? Let’s waddle to victory!

Let us know what you thought of Nene’s challenge this week: Week Twenty Challenge Form

Week Nineteen: Star Jacks, Single Leg Band Press, and Pull-A-Parts

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 19 (3-8)

Grades 3-8

Get ready to pump it up! Coach Nene is bringing the fire with two amazing exercises this week: Single-Leg Band Presses and Pull-A-Parts! Join us for a workout that will make you feel like a total powerhouse with stronger muscles. Are you ready to band together and pull out all the stops? Let’s go!

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 19 (K-2)

Grades K-2

Get ready to shine like a star! This week, Coach Nene is bringing the heat with the super fun and energizing exercise, Star Jacks! Join us for a workout that will have you jumping, jiving, and feeling like a total superstar. Are you ready to make your fitness goals skyrocket? Let’s do this!

Let us know what you thought of Nene’s challenge this week: Week Nineteen Challenge Form

Week Eighteen: Squat, Squat, Jumps & Switch Kick Punches

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 18 (3-8)

Grades 3-8

Are you ready to take your fitness to the next level? This week, Coach Nene has two amazing exercises in store: Squat, Squat, Jumps, and High Knee Taps! So, are you up for the challenge? Join Coach Nene for a fun and energetic workout that will push you to your limits and leave you feeling stronger than ever! Let’s crush those fitness goals together!

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 18 (K-2)

Grades K-2

Ready to kick, punch, and crush your fitness goals? Coach Nene is bringing the heat this week with the “Switch-Kick-Punch” exercise! Are you ready to join her for a high-energy workout that will challenge your endurance and leave you feeling unstoppable? Let’s go!

Let us know what you thought of Nene’s challenge this week: Week Eighteen Challenge Form

Week Seventeen: Plank Knee Taps, Heel Taps, and Snow Angels

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 17 (3-8)

Grades 3-8

Ready to strengthen your core? This week, Coach Nene leads the charge with two powerful exercises: Plank Knee Taps and Heel Taps! Are you ready to join her for a fun and energetic workout that will leave you feeling the burn? Let’s do this!

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 17 (K-2)

Grades K-2

Get ready to spread your wings and fly! This week, Coach Nene is taking you on a fun and energetic adventure with the “Snow Angels” exercise! Perfect for our littlest fitness enthusiasts, this exercise is sure to bring a smile to your face and get your arms and legs moving. Are you ready to join the fun?

Let us know what you thought of Nene’s challenge this week: Week Seventeen Challenge Form

Week Sixteen: Core Exercises & Squat-Squat Jumps

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 16 (3-8)

Grades 3-8

Just when you thought you were done with core, we’re back at it again! Join Coach Nene as she demonstrates two exercises designed to strengthen and support your core.

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 16 (K-2)

Grades K-2

Do you ever want to drop everything and jump like a frog? You’re in luck because Coach Nene is back this week with a squat/jump combo that will give you the jumping skills of the fastest amphibians!

Let us know what you thought of Nene’s challenge this week: Week Sixteen Challenge Form

Week Fifteen: Full Body Challenge & Knee Push-Ups

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 15 (3-8)

Grades: 3-8

Still recovering from last week’s workout? Good, because we’ve got more! Join Coach Nene this week as she introduces a full-body challenge that will leave you feeling at the TOP OF YOUR GAME.

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 15 (K-2)

Grades: K-2

Are you bored with regular push-ups? Fear not; we have a solution! Join Coach Nene this week as she introduces a fun twist on a classic push-up.

Let us know what you thought of Nene’s challenge this week: Week Fifteen Challenge Form

Week Fourteen: Core Workout & Swimmers

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 14 (3-8)

Grades: 3-8

Have you got abs of steel? Regardless, a strong core is a healthy core! Join Coach Nene this week as she demonstrates how to strengthen your core muscles with exercises that will make you feel like your abs are on fire (in the best way)!

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 14 (K-2)

Grades: K-2

Ever wonder what it’s like to have a strong core AND be an amazing swimmer? Well, look no further as Coach Nene shares a fun exercise that will leave you feeling stronger every time!

Let us know what you thought of Nene’s challenge this week: Week Fourteen Challenge Form

Week Thirteen: Band Exercises

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 13

Grades K-8

New year, new goals! This week is all about strengthening your muscles and feeling great! Join Coach Nene for resistance exercises that will leave you saying, “New year, new me.”

NOTE: Younger students only need to complete ONE of the three activities in this week’s video. If you don’t have a resistance band, all of this week’s exercises can be completed without one!

Let us know what you thought of Nene’s challenge this week: Week Thirteen Challenge Form

Week Twelve: Burpees

STARLITE | Nutrition | Week 12

Grades K-8

Have you ever heard the saying, “sometimes less is more?” Join Coach Nene this week as she introduces a simple yet challenging exercise that anyone can do. Yes, you heard right, ANYONE. Remember, you don’t always need a circuit to keep your heart pumping!

Let us know what you thought of Nene’s challenge this week: Week Twelve Challenge Form

Week Eleven: Bodyweight Circuit & Windmills

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 11 (3-8)

Grades 3-8

Have the holiday breaks left you feeling full and groggy? Be sure to join Coach Nene this week for a bodyweight circuit that will get you back into the groove!

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 11 (K-2)

Grades K-2

Did you know that windmills aren’t just large buildings that generate power? They are also the name for a special kind of workout that will generate power in your body! Join Coach Nene this week as she teaches us how to power up our bodies with windmills.

Let us know what you thought of Nene’s challenge this week: Week Eleven Challenge Form

Week Ten: Circuit Routine & Ski-Jumps

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 10 (3-8)

Grades 3-8

Have you recovered from last week’s circuit? Good! Now it’s time for another one. Join Coach Nene this week as she guides you through another circuit exercise – this time, she’s targeting the whole body!

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 10 (K-2)

Grades K-2

Join Coach Nene this week as she busts out a new exercise called “Ski-jumps.” If you feel like your energy is top-notch and you can’t fight the wiggles, you definitely don’t want to miss this activity!

Let us know what you thought of Nene’s challenge this week: Week Ten Challenge Form

Week Nine: Full Body & High Kee Clap Jacks

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 9 (3-8)

Grades 3-8

Looking for a challenge this week? LOOK NO FURTHER. Coach Nene brings the fire this week with a full-body circuit using dumbells. Yes, you heard correctly: dumbells. So if you don’t have dumbells, grab a bottle of water or cans of soup and join Coach Nene this week for a circuit that will have your blood PUMPING!

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 9 (K-2)

Grades K-2

You’ve heard of jumping jacks, but have you ever heard of HIGH KNEE JACKS? Join Coach Nene for a fun twist on a traditional exercise that will not only switch things up but also make you feel like a boss when you’re done!

Let us know what you thought of Nene’s challenge this week: Week Nine Challenge Form

Week Eight: Circuit Training

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 8

Think you can handle back-to-back workouts? Join Coach Nene this week as she brings the heat with a circuit challenge. You’re definitely going to feel the burn after this activity!

Let us know what you thought of Nene’s challenge this week: Week Eight Challenge Form

Week Seven: High-Intensity Workout (featuring Stairs)

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 7

You thought you’d get a break this week, didn’t you? Coach Nene is back on her fitness stuff this week with a high-intensity workout on the stairs that will leave you feeling some kind of way. Remember, if you don’t have any stairs to work with, you can also do these activities on a flat surface.

Let us know what you thought of Nene’s challenge this week: Week Seven Challenge Form

Week Six: Plank-jack Alternating Hands Challenge

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 6

Are you ready to take your planking game up a notch? Coach Nene is back this week with a quick, one-minute workout that will have your core SCREAMING (in the best way)! Be sure to grab some water, stretch a little, and join us for this week’s challenge!

Let us know what you thought of Nene’s challenge this week: Week Six Challenge Form

Week Five: Water Bottle Workout

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 5

Water bottles are only needed AFTER your workout, right? You might think otherwise after this video. Join Coach Nene this week as she guides you through some new workouts using WATER BOTTLES.

Let us know what you thought of Nene’s challenge this week: Week Five Challenge Form

Week Four: Pushup Variations

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 4

Do you think you have a strong chest now? Just wait until this week! Coach Nene is bringing the heat this week with pushup variations that will leave you feeling the burn and PUSHING the gains!

Let us know what you thought of Nene’s challenge this week: Week Four Challenge Form

Week Three: Full Body “Hit” Workout

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 3

Have you been feeling the burn this season? If you haven’t, get ready because your favorite Coach is back at it again this week. Join Coach Nene as she pushes your fitness to a new level with “HIT” workouts. Do you have what it takes?

Let us know what you thought of Nene’s challenge this week: Week Three Challenge Form

Week Two: Squats

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 2

When was the last time you had to squat down and pick something up? Today? Yesterday? NEVER??? Regardless, you’ll notice there are a specific set of muscles that your body uses to squat down. Join Coach Nene this week as she introduces a few squat exercises that are sure to keep for legs and glutes in shape!

Let us know what you thought of Nene’s challenge this week: Week Two Challenge Form

Week One: Stretching

STARLITE | Fitness | Week 1

Welcome back to the STARLITE Fitness Program! Coach Nene is ready to get back into working out with everyone! Join Nene this week as she demonstrates the proper way to stretch before physical activity. Do you think your body is ready for the challenge?

Let us know what you thought of Nene’s challenge this week: Week One Challenge Form

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