Atlantis – Tue

Date: 2026-06-02
AO: Atlantis
Q: Deflator ,
PAX: Infinity, Hammer, Deflator, Hammerhead, Smokee, Forceps, Mom’s Spaghetti, Hubble FNGs: None
COUNT: 8
Segment 1: “Sophomore Confidence” (Strength Foundation)
Complete as a steady circuit, repeat twice:
• 15 push-ups
• 20 squats
• 15 Step Ups
• 12 reverse lunges per leg
• 10 slow mountain climbers per side

Light Run: “Hallway Passing Time”

Segment 2: “Junior-Year Challenge” (Power + Control)
Repeat this circuit twice:
• 10 jump squats
• 8 slow tempo push-ups (3-sec down, 1-sec pause, push back up) • 12 glute bridges with 2-sec hold
• 20 bicycle crunches
• 30-sec lateral shuffle (as if changing classes fast)

Light Run: “Crossing Campus”
A slightly faster jog (but not a sprint).
Imagine trying to get to class before the bell rings — controlled urgency.

Segment 3: “Senior Year Showdown” (AMRAP: As Many Rounds as Possible) • 5 burpees
• 10 walking lunges
• 15 push-ups
• 20 high knees (each knee = 1)
• 25 air squats

This is your “final exam” — smooth, steady form matters more than speed.

Finisher: “The Graduation Walk”
Celebrate with controlled, symbolic movements:
• 45-sec plank (various poses)
• 45-sec partner “wall sit”
• 20 Rope climbers

Some words to think about as my kid goes from high school to next phases:

Shift From Manager to Consultant
– Loosen the reins gracefully. For 18 years, your job was to manage their daily schedules, safety, and choices. Now, your role transitions into being a trusted consultant.
– Let them make minor mistakes. Real growth happens when they navigate natural consequences. Your job is no longer to prevent the fall, but to be a steady place to land.
– Listen more than you fix. When they call home with problems, resist the urge to immediately solve them. Ask questions like, “What do you think your next step should be?” to foster their independence.

Focus on Character Over Achievement
– Praise who they are, not just what they do. While a diploma is a major achievement, remind them that their kindness, resilience, and integrity matter far more than their GPA or future paycheck.
– Redefine success on their terms. Encourage them to build a life that aligns with their own strengths and happiness, rather than a path constructed out of someone else’s expectations.

Keep the Door Open, Explicitly
– Remind them that home is a permanent anchor. Ensure your child knows that no matter how far they go or what mistakes they make, your love remains unconditional and home is always a safe place to return.