Sliding discs vs paper plates

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Author Message Lannette Wolford (Kdznmotion) Junior Member Username: Kdznmotion Post Number: 3 Registered: 2-2009 Posted on Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 8:24 pm:        I have a silly question that I was wondering if anybody had an answer to. I have taught fitness using the gliding disks at a gym and it is a great workout. Since the money is not in the budget to purchase disks for all students I have been told to use paper plates instead. Has anybody ever tried this? Do the kids actually go for it or do they think it's silly? Jennifer Lanke (Jlanke13) Junior Member Username: Jlanke13 Post Number: 3 Registered: 2-2010 Posted on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - 4:16 pm:        I have actually used this before in my group fitness classes. They work exactly the same as the discs, and yes! are much more cost efficient. The only thing I have found is to make sure the floor surface is clean of dirt or dust- I mean I've had the same problem with the gliding disks too, but the plates seem to stick more with a dirty floor. As far as taking it into the classroom, make it fun. Draw pictures on the plates,add color, or add key words to remember during the activity. I don't think the kids will think it's silly. If you add this dimension to it, I think they'll find it more fun!

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