SEMICOLON

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Five Core Principles

Warm-o-rama: (can vary based on the Q)

The Thang, Part 1 – SEMI (can be done as a Seven of Diamonds or Four Corners)
–Squirrel Splats (Merkin w/ Plank Jack as a 4-count) – 7
–Earl Fondas (A combination of the Sleeping Hillbilly and a Jane Fonda. You perform the exercise on a 4 count. First count is the upward motion of the Jane Fonda, second count is the downward motion, but you suspend your leg without touching the ground. The third count is bringing your leg up towards your chest and fourth count is extending the leg. Your leg will not touch the ground until the desired amount of reps are completed) – 14
–Mexican Jumping Bean Squats (Perform a full squat, then a hop or jump.) – 21
–Imperial Walkers – 28 (we did 2:1 to 14 for these)

The Thang, Part 2 – COLON (done Dora-style)
–Carolina Dry Docks x125
–Outlaws x 100 (Sitting in the position for flutter kicks, keep your feet together and make a big “O” with them.)
–Low Country Crabs x75 (From the crab position (hands and feet, face up, back and bum off the ground), in cadence right hand up to touch left foot up, left hand up to touch right foot up.)
-One-Legged Burpees x50
–No Surrenders x25(Begin the no-surrender in the standing position with your hands locked behind your head and elbows pointing outward.4 count: 1.Go down on left knee, then 2. down on the right knee so now you’re on both knees. 3.Then stand back up on left leg then 4. up with the right leg. After half the desired reps, switch the starting leg so that you don’t favor one side.)

Mary: (can vary based on the Q)

COT: In writing, a semicolon is used when an author could have ended a sentence but chose to continue it instead. The mental health movement adopted this as a powerful metaphor.  The semicolon represents a moment when someone could have ended their story but chose to keep going.

Thus the semicolon can be used as a message of affirmation & solidarity w/ those who have dealt w/ suicide, depression, addiction, & other mental health issues.

If you are struggling, know that you are not alone; help is available. Reach out to someone. To reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call or text 988.