Project Title: Exploring the Benefits of Gym Workouts for Teenagers: Enhancing Strength, Mood, Sociability, and Body Composition
BASIS Advisor: Ken Fleming
Internship Location: Red Hook Recreation Center
Onsite Mentor: Alvin Santana
Join me on a journey to unlock the secrets of teenage fitness. As I delve into the world of workout routines, I discover the science behind building a healthy body, mind, and community. While I have always been fascinated by how people can transform their physiques by going to the gym, I was equally intrigued by the mental and social benefits it brings, beyond just aesthetics. My curiosity led me to research what is necessary for teenagers like me to acquire a better mental state, discover new communities, and make positive changes to our bodies. Through my research, I found that having a workout routine and consistently going to the gym improves mood, helps to meet people with similar interests and goals, and improves physique. In my project, I will explore the mental, social, and physical benefits of working out over three months. The experiment will be conducted on myself and various other teenagers, each with different workout routines and proper nourishment based on their respective body types. By tracking the exact benefits of having a consistent workout routine, we will better understand how it affects the teenage mind, sociality, and body. It is essential to promote and understand the benefits of working out, especially among young adults who may be curious not only about how, but also what they can achieve through the gym.
My Posts
Week 10: The Rec Center Chronicles – A Senior Project that Transformed Me Inside Out
Jun 05, 2023
Hey everyone! Good to see you again for the last and final time! My time at the Red Hook Recreation Center has come to an end, and it’s hard to believe how quickly it flew by. It feels like just yesterday when I approached Mr. Alvin, asking him to be my on-site mentor for my […]
Week 9: Wrapping Up – Reflections and Insights from My Rec Center Project
Jun 05, 2023
Hey everyone! As my time at the Sol Goldman Recreation Center comes to a close, I have been diligently gathering all the necessary data to complete my project. This week, I took final measurements of myself and the three other participants in my experiment, but I’ll keep the results under wraps until my presentation. I […]
Week 8: Consistent Focus and Practice – The Path to Mastery
Jun 05, 2023
Hi everybody! Welcome back to my blogs! When it comes to weightlifting at the gym, there’s more to success than just the amount of weight you can lift. One of the crucial factors that often gets overlooked is maintaining good form during your workouts. Proper form not only maximizes your gains but also minimizes the […]
Week 7: The Power of Healthy Teenage Habits
May 11, 2023
Hey everyone! Hope you had a great week and welcome back to my weekly blog! In a world, where it is easy to become complacent, rushing home after a busy day more often than not, we prefer not to think about how being inactive impacts, not just our physical health, but our health in many […]
Week 6: Measuring the Mental and Social Status of Teenage Gym Goers Part 2
May 11, 2023
What’s up everybody! Welcome Back! I’m excited to announce that I’ve finally finished my survey on teenagers’ experiences at the gym. If you’re interested, you can take a look at it using this link, and feel free to fill it out as well! This week, I spoke with some of the teenagers who frequent the […]
Week 5: Measuring the Mental and Social Status of Teenage Gym Goers Part 1
May 08, 2023
Hello everyone and welcome back to my blog! As mentioned in my previous blog post, I have been working on an anonymous survey that aims to measure the mental and social status of teenagers who go to the gym. The survey consists of several questions that cover various aspects of mental health and social interaction. […]
Week 4: From Solo Workouts to a Group Experiment
May 08, 2023
Hey everybody, welcome back to my blog! This week has been pretty exciting regarding the physical aspect of my research. On top of tracking the results of my own workout routine from the first week to the last week of my on-site placement, I have also found three other teens who are interested in my […]
Week 2/3: Transforming my Fitness Journey with Mr. Alvin
Apr 19, 2023
Hello, everyone. I hope you are doing well! Over the past two weeks, I have been working on formulating my workout routine with the help of my on-site mentor, Mr. Alvin. As a fitness coach with years of experience, he has been instrumental in guiding me on this journey toward physical, mental, and social development. […]
Week 1: Building a Strong Foundation
Apr 19, 2023
Hello, everyone! I hope you are doing well! This first week has been nothing short of enthralling, as I have been busy laying a strong foundation for my studies. I am currently focused on determining the key factors that will contribute to the success of my project, such as my workout routine, diet, and sleep […]
Week 0: Where It All Begins
Apr 03, 2023
Hello everyone! My name is Michael Antonio Bollo, and I have been at Basis Independent Brooklyn since 6th grade. Working with my project advisor, Mr. Fleming, and my on-site advisor, Coach Al, at the Red Hook Recreation Center, along with other teachers at Basis, my project will focus on how having a consistent workout routine […]