CCR#4

 How did you integrate technologies- software, hardware and online- in this project?

   I've used so many softwares in this project and ran through so many websites in developing my content and researching. I've had to sometimes use two different PC's at the same time so that I can have a clear view of two different software programs. I used many online websites to edit my content like the images and formatting.

  Throughout this project I used a MacBook Air, I've gotten a lot more familiar with it. They use Apple iOS, the second most used mobile device platform in the world. It is right behind Android. They have many different features, I used a lot of safari inside of chrome when looking online. My phone also runs on Apple iOS, I used some of the filter images it provides to take some of the pictures that are in my blogs.

   This whole project consisted of using many different softwares, technologies and online websites. Without technology I wouldn't of been able to be successful with my research and overall blogs.

CCR #3

 Powerpoint Link:Presentation11.pptx

CCR#2

CCR #1

 How does your product use or challenge conventions and how does it represent social groups or issues?

    My product uses the conventions, like including some features of modern day fitness magazines; many different colors, the layout of the magazine, and etc. A specific example is my MastHead, it is bright and bold and can be seen from a mile away.

  My magazine represents the fitness industry and the people. People who are interested in fitness and what it brings. The magazine provides information of exercises, nutrition, and equipment to get into shape.

Now in today's society we have a current issue and that is obesity. According to the World Health Organization:

• Worldwide obesity has tripled since 1975
• In 2016, more than 1.9 billion adults and young adults were overweight and of these, over 650 million were obese.
• The majority of the world's population live in countries where overweight/obesity kills more people than the people who are underweight.
• About 39 million children under the age of 5 were overweight or obese in 2020 alone.

   Obesity can be preventable to an extent and that is when my product (fitness magazine) comes into hand, assessing the issue. My fitness magazine provides strategies on how to get fit. Some of these strategies include different types of exercises and tips.

The Pump

 The time has finally arrived, after so many days of working on my blogs and my anxiety going through the roof, I've finally finished my Magazine. It has been one of my biggest journeys, I would now like to present to you, The Pump magazine.

Content for my Double Page Spread

Dumbbell Shoulder Press

This exercise targets the medial and anterior deltoids.

Photo 1- Grab a pair of dumbbells and place them on your knees. (Nick on chair)

Photo 2- Raise the dumbbells to your shoulders. Looking straight and with a straight posture. Fully extend your arms upward without locking your elbows.

Photo 3- In the eccentric stage when the dumbbell is coming down, your elbows should only come down to the shoulder level. And then repeat the process.

Bicep Curl

Photo 1- Stand tall, holding the adequate dumbbell weight in each hand.

Photo 2- Bend at elbow, lift the weights so that the dumbbells are approaching your shoulders.

Photo 3- Elbow maintained tucked in, close to your ribs. Lower weights to starting position.

Lunge

Photo 1- Start in standing position, feet hip-width apart.

Photo 2- Step forward longer than a walking stride. Bending your knees at approximately 90 degrees. 

Photo 3- Forcefully push off from your front leg, returning to starting position.

Push up

Photo 1- Maintain straight posture along legs, spine, and neck.

Photo 2- Try to keep your elbow tucked. Make sure not to have your elbows flared out.

Photo 3- Go down until your chest is almost touching the floor, then repeat. Make sure not to lock your elbows.

Benchpress

Photo 1- Lay flat on bench, eyes in line with the barbell. Arch your back.

Photo 2- Place your hands shoulder width apart in the bar. Lift barbell.

Photo 3- Lower the barbell until it almost comes in contact with your chest, then push up.

Squat

Photo 1- Start in standing position, feet hip-width apart.

Photo 2- Bend knees, lower your back as if you were sitting on an invisible chair.

Photo 3- Press through heels to starting position.

Update

 My front cover magazine has finally been finished! I had trouble editing so I spent hours looking for a website on how to blur the background. I wasted the majority of the day doing that and I finally solved it, I'm not that tech savy. I had to use a different website instead of Canva and it's called VistaCreate.

I've finished the Front Cover Magazine but I'm still working on my Table of Contents and my Double Page Spread. So far the finishing up of my blog has been so time consuming.