Let’s Talk About Supersets Baby

Plus, The Right (And Wrong) Way to Help a Child Who Has Trouble Focusing [Fatherly_Seahorse]( Let’s say you’ve got less than an hour to bang out a workout that does something — really does something — for your body. Do you choose a 6-mile run, circuit training, or supersets? Okay, times up. The answer is supersets. By a long shot. The two-part exercises that involve pairing moves that contrast or complement each other, gives you the best bang for your proverbial buck. When you’re short on time, but big on results that’s music to your ears. DAD BOD [1article1]( [Superset Workouts Are Your Secret Weapon to More Gains in Less Time]( If you’re short on time and big on results, [you’ve come to the right place.]( [READ THE STORY]( TIPS AND TRICKS 3 Exercises to Help Turn Your Dad Butt into a Toned Butt Bridges Lie on your back, knees bent, feet close to your butt. Squeeze your butt cheeks together as you raise your hips up off the floor, creating a straight line from your knees to shoulders. Hold the contracted position for 20 seconds, then release and relax for 10 seconds. Repeat 5 times. Lunges Stand with your feet together. Take a big step forward with your right leg, counterbalancing by allowing your left arm to swing forward. Shift your weight forward as you bend your right leg. Push through your right heel as you return to standing with feet parallel. Do 10 lunges on your right side, 10 lunges on your left side. Take a 60-second break and repeat. Superman Kicks Lie on your stomach, arms and legs extended behind you. Tighten your butt muscles and raise your feet and torso an inch or two off the floor. Gently kick your legs back and forth, as if you were using a kickboard in the swimming pool. Kick for 15 seconds; rest for 15 seconds. Repeat 5 times. A strong butt equals a strong body. [Here are some more glute-strengthening exercises to try.]( PARENTING [1article2]( [The Right (And Wrong) Way to Help a Child Who Has Trouble Focusing]( Here are some common mistakes parents make attempting to get kids back on task — [and some better approaches to try.]( [READ THE STORY]( TIPS AND TRICKS 3 Great Online Education Classes for Kids Outschool Ages: 3 and up Why It’s Great: If variety truly is the spice of life, then Outschool is a dish with something for everyone. You choose a class based on age, interest, start date, and the length of the class. The courses run the gamut, from beginner reading (for $23/class) to film animation ($40/class) to basic multiplication ($19/class). There’s even a class on mindfulness because of course there is. So while the classes aren’t free, the sheer number of them, coupled with the very affordable rates and the expertise of the instructors make this one very worth your while. iRobot Education Ages: 6 and up Why It’s Great: The folks who gave us the Roomba have put together a repository of great STEM lessons, most of them free. Kids, from first grade on, can use the paper code blocks to program dances, or do a slew of different exercises from a printable STEM activity book. Zearn Ages: 5 and up Why It’s Great: It makes math fun. Yes, we said it. Fun. The site uses animation, embedded instruction, fast-paced drills, and thorough tutorials to teach kids though self-paced digital lessons. Kids get positive feedback, and encouragement when get something wrong. Parents or teachers set up accounts for kids. [Here are some more online education classes for kids to explore.]( ENTERTAINMENT [1article3]( [Is the New Lemony Snicket Book for Kids? Yes and No.]( 'Poison for Breakfast' is a great book. [Here’s what to know before you pick it up for young fans of Snicket.]( [READ THE STORY]( TALK TO US Have a question? Comment? Want to tell us a no-good terrible story? Or a helpful parenting tip? We want to hear from you (and yes, we may publish your response in an article or forthcoming newsletter). Send your thoughts to [hello@fatherly.com](mailto:hello@fatherly.com?subject=Fatherly%20Newsletter%20Feedback). [FATHERLY_LOGO]( [FB]( [IG]( [Twitter]( [View this email in your browser]( Some Spider Studios 20 W 22nd St Floor 3 New York, NY 10010-5858 You can [manage your preferences or unsubscribe]( here. Copyright © 2021 Some Spider, All rights reserved. [Link](