October 30 Day Fitness Challenges

MiamiSeoul
MiamiSeoul Posts: 1,809 Member
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Hola all!

These challenges are a continuation of the monthly challenges started by @BABetter1 in August 2016 (squats & crunches) and continued in September (squats, crunches & push-ups). Haven't heard from our fearless leader for a while (hope you're okay), so I decided to continue in her stead AND mix things up a bit.

We will begin on October 1 and this month's focus will be chest, back, a wall sit challenge and if you're feeling frisky, try the sun salutation challenge with me!

All are welcome. Check-in daily. Do your best and as always, GO GET YOUR GOALS!

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  • MiamiSeoul
    MiamiSeoul Posts: 1,809 Member
    LET'S DO THIS!

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  • sharondjs
    sharondjs Posts: 676 Member
    I'm loving the sun salutations one the others probably not with my arm physio said not yet for any push ups or weights will give the wall sit an go wall sits are so hard they are like planks killers
  • MiamiSeoul
    MiamiSeoul Posts: 1,809 Member
    @sharondjs you take your time & follow the advice of the professionals. You'll be back to normal activity soon! I'm being a bad little rebel as my neurologist has told me no weights, but I'm going to go very, very light until I get the all clear! Have an awesome day and a memorable October!
  • klove808
    klove808 Posts: 346 Member
    edited September 2016
    This sounds great. Love the addition of sun salutations for a little stretching balance. Definitely will join in. :)
  • MiamiSeoul
    MiamiSeoul Posts: 1,809 Member
    Welcome back @klove808, I'm feeling good about October!
  • MiamiSeoul
    MiamiSeoul Posts: 1,809 Member
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    MiamiSeoul Posts: 1,809 Member
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  • ladyreva78
    ladyreva78 Posts: 4,080 Member
    MiamiSeoul wrote: »
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    No... :p

    But I'll join any ways :smiley:
  • sharondjs
    sharondjs Posts: 676 Member
    Can't believe we are in October already whew !! The year has just ran on past me
  • MiamiSeoul
    MiamiSeoul Posts: 1,809 Member
    Welcome @ladyreva78! Remember, starting tomorrow, come back to this board & give us a shout. Success, struggles, pass days, we want to hear about it all!

    @sharondjs, I know, right! I have pretty lofty goals for the end of the year (my birthday is in December and I'm in another challenge that ends on Christmas.) I'd love to say goodbye to another 20 pounds by then - fingers crossed *BS* - nothing to do with fingers or four leaf clover, I'VE GOT TO DO THE WORK!

    Have a great weekend everyone and don't forget, WE BEGIN THE OCTOBER CHALLENGE TOMORROW.
  • klove808
    klove808 Posts: 346 Member
    ! Looking forward to tomorrow. !
  • MiamiSeoul
    MiamiSeoul Posts: 1,809 Member
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  • sharondjs
    sharondjs Posts: 676 Member
    Saturday 1 st October
    Sun salutations done
    The superman out of the back track done
    Failed at the wall sit on day 1 omg :'(
  • MiamiSeoul
    MiamiSeoul Posts: 1,809 Member
    sharondjs wrote: »
    Saturday 1 st October
    Sun salutations done
    The superman out of the back track done
    Failed at the wall sit on day 1 omg :'(

    LOL! You're an inspiration. We're not perfect, we're works in progress! Keep up the great work! Finished my walk, hitting my challenges now . . .
  • MiamiSeoul
    MiamiSeoul Posts: 1,809 Member
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    Day one done!

    - 5 pound weights per hand (will probably decrease weight as we increase reps)
    - Modified Judo Pushups, Spiderman Pushups & Renegade Rows (on knees)

    Remember some of the basic tenets of exercise:
    1) Start light (weights)
    2) Protect your back. Make sure your back is flat for floor exercises AND engage your abs (pull that belly button back to the spine).
    3) Listen to your body. We expect to be uncomfortable, we do not expect pain - especially if it's sharp & shooting. Stop if you have any problems, we want to complete the month injury free!*

    *Disclaimer, I'm not a health or exercise professional. If you have any concerns talk with your doctor or trainer about these exercises.

    I FEEL GOOD, I HOPE YOU DO TOO! HAVE AN AWESOME SATURDAY & GO GET YOUR GOALS!
  • ladyreva78
    ladyreva78 Posts: 4,080 Member
    Good afternoon!

    Thank you @MiamiSeoul for the welcome. :smile:

    Day one (kinda) done:

    1. Chest (presses and flies)
    2. Wall sit (30 seconds and my legs are burning. But I did go on a run right before doing those, gotta out run them zombies :p ).

    I have to pass on the others for this month. I sent the list to my trainer and he'd rather I not try them unsupervised because of my back. We'll go over them next time I have an appointment, but that's not for another week.
  • MiamiSeoul
    MiamiSeoul Posts: 1,809 Member
    Nice work @ladyreva78! What's the saying, "you're lapping everyone on the couch!"

    Take care of yourself & check-in when you can. Your health is your greatest wealth and get there the best way for you!

    Have an awesome Saturday!
  • ladyreva78
    ladyreva78 Posts: 4,080 Member
    Hehehe I had to turn 35 with an entire load of health problems to come to that conclusion. Better late than never I'd say.
  • Dhathri
    Dhathri Posts: 323 Member
    I m in
  • MiamiSeoul
    MiamiSeoul Posts: 1,809 Member
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  • klove808
    klove808 Posts: 346 Member
    Day 1 and 2 done. Liking the variety. Have fun y'all.
  • ladyreva78
    ladyreva78 Posts: 4,080 Member
    Day two done:

    1. Chest (presses and flies)
    2. Wall sit - 40 seconds then I had to give up.

    I did get 15k steps from random zombie chases with the neighbor's kids :p
  • MiamiSeoul
    MiamiSeoul Posts: 1,809 Member
    ladyreva78 wrote: »
    Day two done:

    1. Chest (presses and flies)
    2. Wall sit - 40 seconds then I had to give up.

    I did get 15k steps from random zombie chases with the neighbor's kids :p

    LOL! Wall sits, planks & burpees were created to end us all! Nice job @klove808 & @ladyreva78! Getting mine done NOW!
  • MiamiSeoul
    MiamiSeoul Posts: 1,809 Member
    Day 2 done!
  • Chi_Hien
    Chi_Hien Posts: 9 Member
    I just joined mfp! I'm in...if it's not too late!
  • MiamiSeoul
    MiamiSeoul Posts: 1,809 Member
    Welcome @lookinglass127! Look forward to your posts!
  • Jacquitheelder
    Jacquitheelder Posts: 68 Member
    Weight workout 3x weekly is my plan. Does that work for this challenge? Also walking, "running". "Biking" and "swimming " quotes are for either very slowly or not often... yet.
  • ladyreva78
    ladyreva78 Posts: 4,080 Member
    Day 3:

    1. Chest (presses and flyes)
    2. Wall sit (2x 30 seconds :blush: is that cheating to split it into 2...)

    Plus: 12.5K steps... I was planning a rest day. Circumstances were a wee bit against me. :relaxed:

    My trainer loves to make me do planks in all shapes and variations. It's good for the back... but it's also pure torture. His current favorite is reverse crunches (plank with feet on fitness ball, and you curl your legs up to your chest...) Tends to be rather amusing for everyone watching me...
  • MiamiSeoul
    MiamiSeoul Posts: 1,809 Member
    Day 3 done. Did I tell you that I didn't know how weak my chest is until 10/1/2016?
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    MiamiSeoul Posts: 1,809 Member
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