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Musical Workout

U2 – The Sweetest Thing

Up to 5 minAges 7+No equipment needed

How to play

A song workout to U2's The Sweetest Thing. Students hold a position and move every time they hear the words "the sweetest thing", so careful listening drives the exercise.

  1. Play the song with everyone in a plank hold.
  2. Each time they hear "the sweetest thing", they perform a squat thruster or a burpee, then return to the hold.
  3. Leg version: hold a squat and do a squat or jump squat on the cue.
  4. Core version: hold a V-sit or leg raise and perform a V-sit or leg raise on the cue.

You need: The song "The Sweetest Thing" by U2 and a speaker

At a glance

Category
Musical Workout
Ages
Ages 7+
Time
Up to 5 min
Equipment
No equipment needed
Good for
Fitness

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