October Squat, Crunch, Plank and Push up Challenge - starts 1st October

Joanna2012B

Day 12 Done! No rest though! While I was on the floor doing crunches my doggie decided she didn't want me to and started rolling all over me! You should see what they do when I attempt yoga at home Hence why I do yoga at the gym LOL!!!

sabreena86

day 12 done = 40 squats
15 Push up (on knees )
1 min & 10 sec (40 sec + 30 sec) plank out of 1.5 min
50 crunches

I need to train myself to plank & push up exercises, because I really can not do them as required

Joanna2012B

@sabreena86 it will come in time. Try push ups on your toes and the drop to your knees when you just can't do anymore. Increase as you can. Same with planks start off in plank and then drop to your knees when needed. Your can also break up your time. If you can manage 30 seconds then do 3 30 second planks! You are doing awesome!!!!

Joanna2012B

rigmar60

Day 12 done had a hard time with planks today only did 1 min

horsetrainer46

Day 12 done, only did what I absolutely HAD to do 15 pushups, and 1-1/2 min plank. have been working out hard, my muscles needed a rest

Spears1354

Day 12: Had to take a full rest day but will play catch up before the week is out.

lbenson2006

Day 12 done.

mamatigerj

Days 11 & 12 only half done.

sabreena86

Joanna2012B wrote: »

@sabreena86 it will come in time. Try push ups on your toes and the drop to your knees when you just can't do anymore. Increase as you can. Same with planks start off in plank and then drop to your knees when needed. Your can also break up your time. If you can manage 30 seconds then do 3 30 second planks! You are doing awesome!!!!

thank you very much , i'll work your advice especially about plank it seems perfect for me , but about push up till this time i can't do it on toes , i hardly do it on knees , but i'll never give up , i'll continue exercising until i can

thank you for motivation , thank you all guys

Joanna2012B

Day13 done!!!

lbenson2006

Day 13 done here as well!! @sabreena86 the push ups will come with time. I couldn't even imagine being able to do push ups on my toes when I first started this journey. I am averaging anywhere from being able to do between 10 to 20 on my toes on average in a set now. Just keep at it and you will start noticing that you can do one, then more and more on your toes as time goes on.

lbenson2006

Also, if you were thinking of joining the Amazing Race - Fall Fun, there are only 5 spaces left and teams are announced in 2 days. Also, if you join or have joined and want to make sure you are on the same team, please make sure to ask to be on team 2 or my team, otherwise, team assignments are done randomly. Please let me know if you need me to tag you on the post if you want to find out more about it.

horsetrainer46

@sabreena86 You will get the push ups in time. A lot of people use all arm strength do them, which will stress the shoulders. Also, I would try starting on toes on stairs rather than the floor. Start in a high plank and tighten your core and upper back muscles. focus on those muscles, not arms, then lower yourself down focusing on feeling tight core and upper back engaged, then tighten them again and think of pushing through the floor/step to find core and back muscles on the press up.
Also, be sure your hands are directly below shoulders when doing them. Do just one, then go to knees for second one. It think I came across a video once breaking it down. I will look for it and share if I can find. Good luck!

mamatigerj

@horsetrainer46 I have been doing my push-ups on the stairs, and your advice is very helpful; thank you so much!

Day 13 done.

horsetrainer46

@mamatigerj so happy to hear that, you are very welcome!

Challenge day 13: squats-200, crunches-100

sabreena86

lbenson2006 wrote: »

Also, if you were thinking of joining the Amazing Race - Fall Fun, there are only 5 spaces left and teams are announced in 2 days. Also, if you join or have joined and want to make sure you are on the same team, please make sure to ask to be on team 2 or my team, otherwise, team assignments are done randomly. Please let me know if you need me to tag you on the post if you want to find out more about it.

Thank you for lifting my spirits ,, Thank you all guys , It is the good fortune I am here with you

For the race Yes I've joined it, but I didn't choose a team, because this is my first time, i don't know anything about teams. It is of my pleasure to be with you, tell me please how to join your team.. Tag me to join

lbenson2006

@sabreena86 I have requested you to be on our team in the race's thread. Hopefully they can accommodate. It would be great if we could all stick together. There are still a few spots left for anyone else who would like to join.

sabreena86

@horsetrainer46 thanks for the advice, I'll try it tomorrow

Timothyh27

Day 13 and previous days.... Done!

Spears1354

Day 12 & 13 Squat, Etc... Challenge
130 Squats
15 Push-ups
1.5 min plank ( sections)
80 Crunches
Done!

Joanna2012B

Day 14 done!! I love squats!!! I was able to play one song during squats but 130 is now 2 songs!!

lbenson2006

Day 14 done. Definitely tired this morning though, so it was a bit of a struggle.

mamatigerj

Day 14 done!

horsetrainer46

Day 14 done! We are almost 1/2 way through this thing!
Weighted squats -220 (4x30, 4×20)
Crunches -135 (50+85)
Pushups-50 (15+15+10+10)
Plank- 4 min 40 seconds (2 min+1 min+1min 40 sec

Spears1354

Day 14 done

sabreena86

Day 13
Day 14 done

Joanna2012B

Day 15 I suspect I'm gonna have to start doing in reps soon!

Timothyh27

Day 15 done, crunches are starting to be quite tough!

lbenson2006

Skipping today, I think, and possibly tomorrow. That's gonna stink having to make up two days. I have a super achy muscle, more than just a sore one so worried I got close to pulling something or something like that, so I am wanting to take it easy for a couple days. I think these exercises would be ok, but don't want to push it. I will for sure be back at it Monday though since the Amazing Race begins!!