juggling resources
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a truly portable workout
The equipment required for juggling is minimal and portable. Juggling scarves or balls fit into your purse, briefcase, backpack or luggage. And you can juggle in large or small spaces. This makes it the perfect exercise for business travelers, or anyone who finds themselves on the road- touring musicians, athletes, adventurers, campers, etc. Juggling is aerobic exercise, as long as you remember to BREATHE while doing it! It may be one of the few (or only) aerobic exercises you can do in a tiny space. You don’t even need floor space if you juggle over a bed or couch!
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it makes you smarter
Yes, it’s true – juggling has been proven to increase the amount of gray matter in the brain (Nature magazine, volume 427, Jan. 2004). One study even found that it did this in just 7 days! Research also suggests it may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, making it a great choice for brain fitness. When you juggle, you’re not only burning calories, toning your body and strengthening your core, you’re exercising your mind as well. This is why there’s no need to worry about how long it takes you to learn how to juggle – you’re still burning calories and boosting your brainpower. In fact, the longer it takes you to learn, the more you are exercising your mind!
focus and concentration
Juggling engages your problem-solving skills. You can’t just throw all the balls up in the air and hope everything comes together! This is why juggling is excellent for helping you master the art of concentration. The intense focus required for juggling can filter into other areas of your life that require the same type of close attention.
| Juggling Performance Rubric |
juggling skill videos
1 ball back and forth consecutively 10 times while holding a 2nd ball in one of your hands. |
2 ball back and forth BUT with a pause before tossing from the other hand 10 times consecutively.. Must go R-L then L-R etc. |
2 ball back and forth at least 10 times consecutively (looks like juggling, but with only 2 balls) Must go R-L then L-R etc. |
2 ball back and forth with 3rd ball in hand at least 10 times consecutively. Must go R-L then L-R etc. |
Can only do 3 ball toss starting from right hand (R-L-R) OR 3 ball toss starting from the left hand (L-R-L) BUT cannot 3 ball toss starting from both hands. |
Can 3 ball toss from dominant hand (R-L-R) and non-dominant hand (L-R-L) with a pause. Can do this back and forth 3 times each. |
Full 3 ball juggling 5 consecutive times - staying relatively in the same spot (can move around slightly) without a pause. |
3 ball juggling at ease 10 or more times consecutively. You can stand in the same spot. |
3 ball juggling at ease 10 or more times consecutively while balancing on the balance disc.
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3 ring juggling at ease 10 or more times consecutively. You can move around slightly.
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additional juggling lessons & resources
| Juggling Task Requirements |
learn to juggle:
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learn to juggle:
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teach me how to juggle |
how to make juggling balls |
juggling bags |
juggling socks |
juggling activity
skill related fitness
coordination
| Skill Related Fitness: Coordination |
