PE Narrative Journey

So our PE instructor asked us to write an essay on what we learned from the program. I learned a lot actually.

I started my cardiovascular and muscular exercises in the last week of July. I could tell that through that journey I found a drastic improvement of my fitness. I am thankful for this program because I learned a lot of lessons along the way including the helpful tips on how to keep up with the demand of this project.

It became easier for me to finish the sets which means I gained endurance. My resting heart rate is now within the normal range unlike before when it was below the range. The exercises also helped me improve my time management skills because now I am able to juggle the school activities, exercises, house chores, and time for myself. It was a struggle at first but over time I grew accustomed to this busy life. It feels so relaxing every time I finish the exercise, it makes me feel like I nurtured a big part of me. I am also happy because this journey pushed me out of my limits and made me enjoy things I thought I would never enjoy. This program also let me experience how it feels like to be a mentor. This is where I learned the importance of discipline. I was pressured at first because I did not want to disturb other people since each of us has our own agenda in life. But when my trainee confided to me that she is happy that she is guided to do the active lifestyle, I felt a relief and tried my best to be a better mentor. Since my mom is my trainee, the program became a way for my mother and I to create a stronger bond.

I learned a lot of lessons from this program and the most important one is the essence of keeping an active lifestyle. Nutrition is not effective alone, it should be paired with exercise. Exercising also improved my mood and fitness. That's why we should encourage other people to practice the same because KUNG FIT AKO, FIT FIN DAPAT SILA. (Translation: If I am fit, then they should be too.)