Let's motivate each other! 4 week squat Challenge 6/12/13

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  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 16,997 Member
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    ok!!! starting today as well!!! do i start off doing 30 squats?

    I think we all started on day one of the easy squat challenge so that's a good place to start--:bigsmile:
  • whitney_simpson
    whitney_simpson Posts: 77 Member
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    Saving. I just did 30...even though I did 100 this morning.
  • jodios528
    jodios528 Posts: 379 Member
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    Day 1 :150 Done - 25 regular, 25 plies, 20 elevator, 25 right leg only, 25 left leg only, 20 curtsy, 10 pulse
    Day 2: 160 Done - 25 regular, 25 plies, 20 1 legged plies, 20 elevator, 10 super slow, 15 right leg only, 15 left leg only, 20 curtsy, 10 pulse
    Day 3: 170 Done - 25 regular, 25 plies, 30 1 legged plies, 25 right leg only, 25 left leg only, 20 side stepping, 20 pulse
    Day 4: 180 Done - 25 narrow, 25 wide, 20 plies, 30 1 legged plies, 20 side stepping, 40 1 legged squats, 20 curtsey
    Day 5: Rest (thank goodness!!!)
    Day 6: 170 Done - 50 regular, 50 plies, 20 curtsy, 20 side stepping, 20 with side leg lift, 10 pulse

    I'm thinking of starting a new challenge when this one is done and wanted to get your thoughts.

    I get the sense from the 50+ thread and my own personal bias, that strength training is something we do because we know we have to but most don't like it. So I was thinking of trying to make it more fun and supporting each other.

    So the challenge I was thinking of would be to strength train 2-3/week. You would have to do lower body, upper body and abs using weights or your own body weight (e.g. push ups).

    There could be 2 goals: 1. you decide what your improvement goal is (e.g. more reps, heavier weights, harder version (like going from forearm planks to straight arm planks or holding for a minute, etc.). and 2. you post an interesting strength exercise you think the rest of us might want to try...the elevator squats are an example from the last squat challenge.

    I've never created a challenge before so would love your feedback - does it sound like something you might want to do? how would you make it better.

    Thanks guys and have a great evening. Jodios
  • yanniejannie
    yanniejannie Posts: 1,090 Member
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    Hi, everyone............the concussion seems completely better today; no h/a at all for the first entire day. Leaving Friday for weekend visit with my daughter at college........will do a few squats and exercises during the weekend away and will start at the beginning of easy squats and some of the ladder when I return next week.

    kevrit.....hang in there; so glad you are going to stick with us!!!
    jodios......sounds like you really enjoyed your visit with your son
    Barbie......when I use weights for squats I hold them all different ways: straight up, out front , against my body, sometimes out to the sides

    Welcome recent joiners!!!! Stick with us; work at your own pace.
  • yanniejannie
    yanniejannie Posts: 1,090 Member
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    Jodios..........Sounds fun! I'm already (well, usually!!!) doing strength training with the "elephant challenge" 3 days/wk at the gym on weight machines---could work that in (?) and/or add more free weights and body stuff. I'm pretty sure I'll be "off the grid" until Tues. of next week but I am interested. Thanks, great idea!!!
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 16,997 Member
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    :flowerforyou: Jodios, I would happily join a strength training challenge. I have let my strength training lapse to allow more time for my yard project, but a challenge would allow me to create at least a small program and check in with all of you about it every day.......I think after this round of squats, I want to do something different....also a strength training challenge would be more welcoming to the 50+ women with knee issues who don't do squats.

    :flowerforyou: yanniejannie, I use fairly heavy weights so I hold them either, down, on my knees, or on my shoulders, but I could use lighter weights and hold them out in front or to the side......thanks for the ideas.

    :heart: Barbie


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  • bigcrystal123
    bigcrystal123 Posts: 246 Member
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    Here is the challenge:
    Day 1 - 30-DONE
    Day 2 - 35-DONE
    Day 3 - 40-DONE
    Day 4 - 45-DONE
    Day 5 - Rest
    Day 6 - 55-DONE
    Day 7 - 60-DONE
    Day 8 - 65-DONE
    Day 9 - 70-DONE
    Day 10 - Rest
    Day 11 - 85
    Day 12 - 90
    Day 13 - 95
    Day 14 - 100
    Day 15 - Rest
    Day 16 - 75
    Day 17 - 85
    Day 18 - 95
    Day 19 - 105
    Day 20 - Rest
    Day 21 - 125
    Day 22 - 130
    Day 23 - 135
    Day 24 - 140
    Day 25 - Rest
    Day 26 - 155
    Day 27 - 165
    Day 28 - 170

    This one is so much easier on my knees then the other squat challenge. They have u start off by doin alot.im am not ready for that one
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  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 16,997 Member
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    Day One---150 squats--40 with hand weights---10 while brushing teeth----100 walking dogs---26,000 steps
    Day Two---160 squats---30 with hand weights---10 while brushing teeth---120 walking dogs--21,000 steps
    Day Three---170 squats--80 with hand weights--90 walking dogs---23,000 steps
    Day Four---180 squats---40 with hand weights--140 walking dogs---22,000 steps
    Day Five--rest day from squats---21,000 steps
    Day Six---170 squats---60 with hand weights----110 walking dogs---24,000 steps
    Day Seven--180 squats----50 with hand weights---plank 1:30


    :flowerforyou: yanniejannie, thanks for the good ideas for using hand weights. I used several different variations today.

    :flowerforyou: Jodios, I'm already thinking about getting back to strength training.....my goal at first will be do "just do it"

    :bigsmile: bigcrystal, this challenge started with women ages 50+ so we didn't want it to be a :"killer" routine......glad it's working for you


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  • jodios528
    jodios528 Posts: 379 Member
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    Day 1 :150 Done - 25 regular, 25 plies, 20 elevator, 25 right leg only, 25 left leg only, 20 curtsy, 10 pulse
    Day 2: 160 Done - 25 regular, 25 plies, 20 1 legged plies, 20 elevator, 10 super slow, 15 right leg only, 15 left leg only, 20 curtsy, 10 pulse
    Day 3: 170 Done - 25 regular, 25 plies, 30 1 legged plies, 25 right leg only, 25 left leg only, 20 side stepping, 20 pulse
    Day 4: 180 Done - 25 narrow, 25 wide, 20 plies, 30 1 legged plies, 20 side stepping, 40 1 legged squats, 20 curtsey
    Day 5: Rest (thank goodness!!!)
    Day 6: 170 Done - 50 regular, 50 plies, 20 curtsy, 20 side stepping, 20 with side leg lift, 10 pulse
    Day 7: 180 Done (while sitting on a conference call)

    Have a great evening! Jodios
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 3,974 Member
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    Did my 60 today. Feeling a little better but still down and out. Between working, packing, school work, and normal drama in my life, I am finding it really hard to focus on the challenge and log. Pray for me ladies!
  • KokowithaK
    KokowithaK Posts: 88 Member
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    filing this right now!
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 16,997 Member
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    Day One---150 squats--40 with hand weights---10 while brushing teeth----100 walking dogs---26,000 steps
    Day Two---160 squats---30 with hand weights---10 while brushing teeth---120 walking dogs--21,000 steps
    Day Three---170 squats--80 with hand weights--90 walking dogs---23,000 steps
    Day Four---180 squats---40 with hand weights--140 walking dogs---22,000 steps
    Day Five--rest day from squats---21,000 steps
    Day Six---170 squats---60 with hand weights----110 walking dogs---24,000 steps
    Day Seven--180 squats----50 with hand weights---plank 1:30
    28,000 steps
    Day Eight--190--60 with hand weights---plank 1:40


    :flowerforyou: Kevrit, I'm cheering for you to get back in focus


    :flowerforyou: KokowithaK, welcome....this is a very friendly challenge

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  • jodios528
    jodios528 Posts: 379 Member
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    Day 1 :150 Done - 25 regular, 25 plies, 20 elevator, 25 right leg only, 25 left leg only, 20 curtsy, 10 pulse
    Day 2: 160 Done - 25 regular, 25 plies, 20 1 legged plies, 20 elevator, 10 super slow, 15 right leg only, 15 left leg only, 20 curtsy, 10 pulse
    Day 3: 170 Done - 25 regular, 25 plies, 30 1 legged plies, 25 right leg only, 25 left leg only, 20 side stepping, 20 pulse
    Day 4: 180 Done - 25 narrow, 25 wide, 20 plies, 30 1 legged plies, 20 side stepping, 40 1 legged squats, 20 curtsey
    Day 5: Rest (thank goodness!!!)
    Day 6: 170 Done - 50 regular, 50 plies, 20 curtsy, 20 side stepping, 20 with side leg lift, 10 pulse
    Day 7: 180 Done (while sitting on a conference call)
    Day 8: 190 Done - 25 regular, 25 plies, 10 pulses, 20 curtsy, 30 1 legged, 20 side stepping, 30 1 legged plies, 10 pulses, 20 elevators, 10 super slows (did 210 on accident)

    DD joined me so it went faster (and why I lost track of how many). I've been so busy I have to do them all at once - its killer!

    It's raining and the temperature is finally falling - thank goodness

    kervit - hang in there...you'll get back into it

    Barbie - I'm glad you are looking forward to the strength challenge - I'm excited to start it. Any advise for me since I've never started a thread?

    Have a great evening, Jodios
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 16,997 Member
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    Barbie - I'm glad you are looking forward to the strength challenge - I'm excited to start it. Any advise for me since I've never started a thread?

    :flowerforyou: Jodios, when I start a new thread, I compose my post in a word document so i can edit and re-write without worrying about losing it and can save it and think about it for awhile.

    :flowerforyou: keep it simple without too many rules so it is welcoming to a lot of people.:bigsmile: :bigsmile:

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  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 3,974 Member
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    I'd love to take a look at the strength challenge! Not sure what I'll be able to do though because I am in the middle of finding a place to move to and a new job.. But with packing, I probably be doing a lot of lifting so can count that as strength training! LOL,

    Well, I'm still not feeling well. Think I have some kind of bug or flu. Only did 20 of my 65 squats today. Just not feeling well. I sure hope this goes away soon!
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 16,997 Member
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    Day One---150 squats--40 with hand weights---10 while brushing teeth----100 walking dogs---26,000 steps
    Day Two---160 squats---30 with hand weights---10 while brushing teeth---120 walking dogs--21,000 steps
    Day Three---170 squats--80 with hand weights--90 walking dogs---23,000 steps
    Day Four---180 squats---40 with hand weights--140 walking dogs---22,000 steps
    Day Five--rest day from squats---21,000 steps
    Day Six---170 squats---60 with hand weights----110 walking dogs---24,000 steps
    Day Seven--180 squats----50 with hand weights---plank 1:30
    28,000 steps
    Day Eight--190 squats--60 with hand weights---plank 1:40---30,000 steps
    Day Nine--210 squats--50 with hand weights---plank 1:50


    :flowerforyou: Kevrit, The way I see the strength training challenge is to create a personal plan to do two or three days a week and then challenge yourself to do what you've planned and then add reps or sets or weights over time

    :bigsmile: I am working on a plan for myself that I will do (if I make it too hard I'm likely to do none of it but if I make it a little easier, then I'll do it )....squats and my daily plank will be part of the plan and maybe pushups and calf raises....I want to do some things with my ankle weights but that makes the plan more complicated.......more will be revealed. :laugh: :laugh:

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  • jodios528
    jodios528 Posts: 379 Member
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    Day 1 :150 Done - 25 regular, 25 plies, 20 elevator, 25 right leg only, 25 left leg only, 20 curtsy, 10 pulse
    Day 2: 160 Done - 25 regular, 25 plies, 20 1 legged plies, 20 elevator, 10 super slow, 15 right leg only, 15 left leg only, 20 curtsy, 10 pulse
    Day 3: 170 Done - 25 regular, 25 plies, 30 1 legged plies, 25 right leg only, 25 left leg only, 20 side stepping, 20 pulse
    Day 4: 180 Done - 25 narrow, 25 wide, 20 plies, 30 1 legged plies, 20 side stepping, 40 1 legged squats, 20 curtsey
    Day 5: Rest (thank goodness!!!)
    Day 6: 170 Done - 50 regular, 50 plies, 20 curtsy, 20 side stepping, 20 with side leg lift, 10 pulse
    Day 7: 180 Done (while sitting on a conference call)
    Day 8: 190 Done - 25 regular, 25 plies, 10 pulses, 20 curtsy, 30 1 legged, 20 side stepping, 30 1 legged plies, 10 pulses, 20 elevators, 10 super slows (did 210 on accident)
    Day 9: 200 Done - 25 regular, 25 plies, 50 1 legged, 20 curtsey, 20 side leg lifts, 20 side stepping, 20 elevator, 10 slow, 10 pulses

    kevrit - hope you are feeling better soon. Barbie was right about the strength challenge. I'm trying to make it flexible so anyone can join, whether just starting or already doing strength training. the idea is to: encourage each other to be consistent about strength training, have an improvement goal and share new and fun moves so we can learn from each other and keep it interesting. boxes are heavy so count as weights :laugh:

    Barbie - glad you already making a plan for the strength challenge

    I'm going to start drafting out a description of the challenge in the coming week. Would you guys mind letting me know what you think when I get it done?

    Have a great evening, Jodios
  • bigcrystal123
    bigcrystal123 Posts: 246 Member
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    Here is the challenge:
    Day 1 - 30-DONE
    Day 2 - 35-DONE
    Day 3 - 40-DONE
    Day 4 - 45-DONE
    Day 5 - Rest
    Day 6 - 55-DONE
    Day 7 - 60-DONE
    Day 8 - 65-DONE
    Day 9 - 70-DONE
    Day 10 - Rest
    Day 11 - 75-DONE
    Day 12 - 80-DONE
    Day 13 - 85-DONE
    Day 14 - 90
    Day 15 - Rest
    Day 16 - 95
    Day 17 - 100
    Day 18 - 105
    Day 19 - 115
    Day 20 - Rest
    Day 21 - 125
    Day 22 - 130
    Day 23 - 135
    Day 24 - 140
    Day 25 - Rest
    Day 26 - 155
    Day 27 - 165
    Day 28 - 170

    This one is so much easier on my knees then the other squat challenge. They have u start off by doin alot.im am not ready for that on my knees
  • jodios528
    jodios528 Posts: 379 Member
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    Day 1 :150 Done - 25 regular, 25 plies, 20 elevator, 25 right leg only, 25 left leg only, 20 curtsy, 10 pulse
    Day 2: 160 Done - 25 regular, 25 plies, 20 1 legged plies, 20 elevator, 10 super slow, 15 right leg only, 15 left leg only, 20 curtsy, 10 pulse
    Day 3: 170 Done - 25 regular, 25 plies, 30 1 legged plies, 25 right leg only, 25 left leg only, 20 side stepping, 20 pulse
    Day 4: 180 Done - 25 narrow, 25 wide, 20 plies, 30 1 legged plies, 20 side stepping, 40 1 legged squats, 20 curtsey
    Day 5: Rest (thank goodness!!!)
    Day 6: 170 Done - 50 regular, 50 plies, 20 curtsy, 20 side stepping, 20 with side leg lift, 10 pulse
    Day 7: 180 Done (while sitting on a conference call)
    Day 8: 190 Done - 25 regular, 25 plies, 10 pulses, 20 curtsy, 30 1 legged, 20 side stepping, 30 1 legged plies, 10 pulses, 20 elevators, 10 super slows (did 210 on accident)
    Day 9: 200 Done - 25 regular, 25 plies, 50 1 legged, 20 curtsey, 20 side leg lifts, 20 side stepping, 20 elevator, 10 slow, 10 pulses
    Day 10 Rest

    Hope you all are doing well. Have a great evening. Jodios
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 16,997 Member
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    Day One---150 squats--40 with hand weights---10 while brushing teeth----100 walking dogs---26,000 steps
    Day Two---160 squats---30 with hand weights---10 while brushing teeth---120 walking dogs--21,000 steps
    Day Three---170 squats--80 with hand weights--90 walking dogs---23,000 steps
    Day Four---180 squats---40 with hand weights--140 walking dogs---22,000 steps
    Day Five--rest day from squats---21,000 steps
    Day Six---170 squats---60 with hand weights----110 walking dogs---24,000 steps
    Day Seven--180 squats----50 with hand weights---plank 1:30
    28,000 steps
    Day Eight--190 squats--60 with hand weights---plank 1:40---30,000 steps
    Day Nine--210 squats--50 with hand weights---plank 1:50---24,000 steps
    Day Ten---Rest day from squats---plank 1:50----24,000 steps


    :flowerforyou: it's great that we have so many variations of the challenge and are challenge ourselves and not trying to compete with each other.

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