Spring Into Summer Muscle Challenge!
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@krokador this is absolutely awesome and just what I needed to focus on the next 7 weeks! Thank you for putting this together, I'm definitely in for this. Will need to do my tests and then I'll send you thru the info
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Thanks Krok! I think I will get a set!!
ETA: Order just placed :-)0 -
OK so I think I have my goals figured out.
1) 200 KM of running. This works well with me trying to increase my weekly mileage. I can do it, but it will be a challenge and to me that's the point of goals.
2) Bedtime yoga and stretching
3) My grey pants that fit but don't really fit well. I will get them to fit better. (Pics to gauge this will be taken tomorrow with measurements.)0 -
Updated my goalz:
1. Milestone: Bike 100 miles. I have a mountain bike only so this is harder than it seems
2. Habit: drink 8 cups of water daily. I know the 8 cups requirement is subjective but I've been seriously lacking in the water department and I need to make sure I'm drinking enough.
3. Intangible: progress on my big three lifts. Maybe hit some PRs. Do a pull up or two unassisted.
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I'm in! Will take measurements and goals written tomorrow!
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So, I'm halfway in.
I'm going to work on the three goals with you all, and will do weekly check-ins, but I'm skipping the fitness tests / comparisons and probably most of the pop-up workouts. I feel like I really need to concentrate on re-building my foundation, and these extras are overwhelming for me right now.
MILESTONE: 13 lbs. in 13 weeks.
HABIT: Drink 8 cups of water daily.
INTANGIBLE: Start figuring out what's next re: school / jobs, etc.0 -
So after much debating in my little head about this I've settled on some goals that I think will take me where I want to be. I had to choose. Because I always tend to try to do too much at once. Hee.
Milestone: 750 pull-up/chin-up negatives while I'm at home (outside of workouts). That's about 15 a day. I better get started haha.
Habit: 20 minutes of focused mobility per day, not taking my warm-up at the gym into account, obviously. Adding in that I should not always just be focusing on my hips. My ankles and shoulders need some love, too!
Intangible: I want to be in the best shape possible for the 2 obstacle races I'm running during that time period (and monkey bars!), and possibly more afterwards. And for when I go see my wife this summer, whenever that is.
I think I'll take my measurements tomorrow, I'm a bloatausaurus today lol0 -
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Just filled in the form.
My goals:
Milestone: 1000 push-ups over the entire challenge
Daily Habit: at least 10 mins of stretching
Intangible: To feel more in shape, more in control of my body, and to love the skin I'm in. (Corny, but it's kind of where I'm at mentally.)0 -
Just a reminder for you gals: Please fill the spreadsheet if you wanna participate fully (and even if you're going halfway, no one's stopping you from filling in zero's on the baseline workout part!). Only have 3 entries atm! (4 if I include myself)0
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In and done!! Where do we post our before pics?0
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Oh! And my goals are as follows:
1. Increase my squat and deadlift from 65# to 100#. (Assuming my form stays solid with each increase)0 -
Why oh why does MFP cut off my posts???!!!
2. Incorporate more of the spiritual into my whole body/kind/spirit health by meditating for 5 minutes each day.
3. Lose the capris & free the quads!! I'm tired of wearing capri pants to hide my flabby quads and want to wear shorts and swimsuits confidently this Summer so need to lose the flab on my quads.0 -
I will fill everything in today or tomorrow. I am swollen right now after my fun weekend unfortunately.0
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indianarose2 wrote: »In and done!! Where do we post our before pics?
This thread is as good as anything for posting the before pics I forgot to include a file upload on the form so we'll do with it 
MissHolidayGolightly wrote: »I will fill everything in today or tomorrow. I am swollen right now after my fun weekend unfortunately.
No prob, I actually won't have a chance to do much until Wednesday/Thursday night anyway, as it turns out. Being a responsible adult happens to be a time-consuming task... Whoops?0 -
SISM Week 1 - WOW (Workout Of the Week)
This is an oldie but a goodie! It takes anywhere between 7-10 minutes and requires only a single DB or KB (or heck, a sturdy beach back with a few books in it), and you can even do it with bodyweight only if you don't have access to a weight you can swing. I call it the
Swinging Burpee Burnout
For time, perform:
- 10, 9, 8, 7, [...], 1 KB Swings
- 1, 2, 3, 4, [...] 10 Burpees
Regressions for the swing:
Total Body Extensions (as demonstrated here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPuxltIo9Og)
-- if you do this, double the reps!
Regressions for the burpees:
Either do push-ups only (preferred option), or squat thrusts (burpees without the push-up). A "burpee" as defined here starts in a standing position, includes a push-up, and a jump when you get back up. You are free to transition your legs one by one rather than jumping down to and from the push-up position (switch legs every rep if possible)
Have fun with it! (I will add it to the doc tonight) 0 -
This happens to me ALL the time, between MFP and my Kindle, I'm constantly getting kicked off and I'm always going back to edit my post! Frustrating as h***!!!indianarose2 wrote: »Why oh why does MFP cut off my posts???!!!0 -
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I'm down with swings but I hate burpees (they give me a headache) so I'll do pushups. Do you alternate between the sets of KB swings and burpees? So 10 KB, 1 BP, 9 KP, 2 BP... ?0
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MissHolidayGolightly wrote: »I'm down with swings but I hate burpees (they give me a headache) so I'll do pushups. Do you alternate between the sets of KB swings and burpees? So 10 KB, 1 BP, 9 KP, 2 BP... ?
Yup! Concurrent ladders are fun! You get to be all like "Yay, almost no more reps... ugggh so many reps!" all at once hehe
Obviously your time will be a little faster if you do push-ups but it's still a pretty kick-*kitten*, full body finisher.
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Am I too late to join? Just found out about it and I love (and need!) a challenge. My daughter is getting married in October and I'd love to be able to wear a sleeveless dress (well, and look good in it!).0
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I'm still in, going to try and get in the baseline workout tonight or at latest tomorrow
Can't wait to see how much can be improved in 7 weeks!0 -
justmytype wrote: »Am I too late to join? Just found out about it and I love (and need!) a challenge. My daughter is getting married in October and I'd love to be able to wear a sleeveless dress (well, and look good in it!).
Go right ahead! The more the merrier! 0 -
Krok--can you explain the workout of the week again? Am I supposed to do this once during the week, or every day of the week, or every lifting day, or what? I am being kind of dense--I have been very busy at work and a big deadline looms tomorrow :-)0
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ScientificExplorerGirl wrote: »Krok--can you explain the workout of the week again? Am I supposed to do this once during the week, or every day of the week, or every lifting day, or what? I am being kind of dense--I have been very busy at work and a big deadline looms tomorrow :-)
Just once during the week, at any time you feel is good for you. I would advise at the end of a workout, but it can be done on its own during a rest day. It'll get you out of breath and sweaty but should not affect your recovery too much if at all. Just make sure you warm up a little beforehand so you don't get hurt!0 -
I just found out about this challenge too. I will think about my goals and will try to do the test tomorrow, if it's ok with everyone. Also, I'm on a full bloating blast right now, so will do measurements and everything, but I'm not sure if it will be representative.0
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Decided not to join in on the challenge after all.. Considering I just started lifting again, it'll be a challenge to stick to this new routine already.. Afraid I might overdo it when I try to reach too many goals at the same time.
So for now, sticking with SL 5x5 en trying to go for a swim/run once or twice a week.0 -
