June/July/August 2018 Challenge

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  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,289 Member
    Paula!!! I found them in the car too!! bwahahahaha! I didn't know that!! That is how people get into trouble.

    Shelley, DDD had fun her first day as VP. She got to design two T-shirts. I'll tell you later.

    Must go now...must get out in the dark and scurry around like a couple of ants.

    Chris
  • PaulaKro
    PaulaKro Posts: 5,876 Member
    edited July 2018
    I like that one Chris. But it is not the one we did together back in 2013. I am still a member of the group. Shelley

    Is this it?
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    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/915891/march-no-nonsense-fitness-challenge-1


  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,289 Member
    edited July 2018
    Or this one?

    June 23rd -- June 29th

    Stretch or Yoga, 30 minutes on June 28st

    Rest on June 29nd

    Second Challenge
    (Start June 24th)

    Punches with exaggerated twist to warm up 45 seconds:
    Lunges: Do 12 lunges on each leg, repeat X 1 (add weights, a bar or dumbbells are fine)
    Planks: Do each of the following for 50 seconds
    Side Plank, Center Plank, Side Plank, then 13 sit-ups (do bicycles if more is needed for sit-ups)
    Repeat the Planks and Sit-ups one more time
    Rows & Curls, do 1 set of 10 for each exercise, repeat X 1
    Arnold Presses, do two sets of 10, rest 30 seconds between sets
    Flys & Kickbacks, do 1 set of 10 for each exercise, repeat X 1

    Mason (Russian) Twists For 50 seconds, feet should remain off the ground during the entire time
    Lunges 12 lunges on each leg, repeat, (add weights, a weighted bar or dumbbells are fine)
    Do each of the following for 50 seconds, SIDE PLANK, CENTER PLANK, SIDE PLANK
    Bicycles for 30 seconds REPEAT
    Bent Over Rows & Seated concentration curls. Do 1 set of 10 reps for each exercise, repeat X 1
    Arnold Presses, do two sets of 10, rest 30 seconds between sets
    Flys (use dumbbells) & Simmons Presses. Simmons Presses are like skull crushers. Only using hand weights, palms facing inwards and go down to your ears. Do 1 set of 10 reps for each exercise, repeat X 1

    First Challenge
    (Start June 23rd)

    75 Jumping Jacks
    60 Squats
    20 Burpees
    25 Pushups
    60 Mtn. Climbers

    Repeat One Time

    Alternate these two Challenges for five days. On day six do either a 30 minute stretch or 20-30 minutes of yoga.
    Then "Rest" on day 7. Walking is OK for day 7. But all bodies need a day of rest to adequately prepare for the next week.
  • zumbaforever
    zumbaforever Posts: 7,128 Member
    Not what you have printed above Paula, but if you follow the link you posted it is. But I can't read it all. And would love a copy of it that I could print off and put on my wall. :smiley:

    I know there was one once upon a time.

    Shelley
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,289 Member
    Or...

    June 2nd -- June 8th

    Stretch or Yoga, 30 minutes on June 7th

    Rest on June 8th

    Second Challenge
    (Start June 3rd)
    Punches with exaggerated twist to warm up 45 seconds:
    Lunges: Do 12 lunges on each leg, repeat X 1 (add weights, a bar or dumbbells are fine)
    Planks: Do each of the following for 50 seconds
    Side Plank, Center Plank, Side Plank, then 13 sit-ups (do bicycles if more is needed for sit-ups)
    Repeat the Planks and Sit-ups one more time
    Rows & Curls, do 1 set of 10 for each exercise, repeat X 1
    Arnold Presses, do two sets of 10, rest 30 seconds between sets
    Flys & Kickbacks, do 1 set of 10 for each exercise, repeat X 1

    Mason (Russian) Twists For 50 seconds, feet should remain off the ground during the entire time
    Lunges 12 lunges on each leg, repeat, (add weights, a weighted bar or dumbbells are fine)
    Do each of the following for 50 seconds, SIDE PLANK, CENTER PLANK, SIDE PLANK
    Bicycles for 30 seconds REPEAT
    Bent Over Rows & Seated concentration curls. Do 1 set of 10 reps for each exercise, repeat X 1
    Arnold Presses, do two sets of 10, rest 30 seconds between sets
    Flys (use dumbbells) & Simmons Presses. Simmons Presses are like skull crushers. Only using hand weights, palms facing inwards and go down to your ears. Do 1 set of 10 reps for each exercise, repeat X 1


    First Challenge
    (Start June 2nd)
    65 Jumping Jacks
    50 Squats
    15 Burpees
    20 Pushups
    50 Mtn. Climbers

    Repeat One Time

    Alternate these two Challenges for five days. On day six do either a 30 minute stretch or 20-30 minutes of yoga.
    Then "Rest" on day 7. Walking is OK for day 7. But all bodies need a day of rest to adequately prepare for the next week.
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,289 Member
    Or...

    June 9th -- June 15th

    Stretch or Yoga, 30 minutes on June 14th

    Rest on June 15th

    Second Challenge
    (Start June 10th)
    Punches with exaggerated twist to warm up 45 seconds:
    Lunges: Do 12 lunges on each leg, repeat X 1 (add weights, a bar or dumbbells are fine)
    Planks: Do each of the following for 50 seconds
    Side Plank, Center Plank, Side Plank, then 13 sit-ups (do bicycles if more is needed for sit-ups)
    Repeat the Planks and Sit-ups one more time
    Rows & Curls, do 1 set of 10 for each exercise, repeat X 1
    Arnold Presses, do two sets of 10, rest 30 seconds between sets
    Flys & Kickbacks, do 1 set of 10 for each exercise, repeat X 1

    Mason (Russian) Twists For 50 seconds, feet should remain off the ground during the entire time
    Lunges 12 lunges on each leg, repeat, (add weights, a weighted bar or dumbbells are fine)
    Do each of the following for 50 seconds, SIDE PLANK, CENTER PLANK, SIDE PLANK
    Bicycles for 30 seconds REPEAT
    Bent Over Rows & Seated concentration curls. Do 1 set of 10 reps for each exercise, repeat X 1
    Arnold Presses, do two sets of 10, rest 30 seconds between sets
    Flys (use dumbbells) & Simmons Presses. Simmons Presses are like skull crushers. Only using hand weights, palms facing inwards and go down to your ears. Do 1 set of 10 reps for each exercise, repeat X 1




    First Challenge
    (Start June 9th)
    65 Jumping Jacks
    50 Squats
    15 Burpees
    20 Pushups
    50 Mtn. Climbers

    Repeat One Time

    Alternate these two Challenges for five days. On day six do either a 30 minute stretch or 20-30 minutes of yoga.
    Then "Rest" on day 7. Walking is OK for day 7. But all bodies need a day of rest to adequately prepare for the next week.
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,289 Member
    edited July 2018
    Shelley!!!!! This is the workout where we first met! Remember when everybody went to Facebook but you and me? So funny! When I opened all the discussions...there we were! Man we did a lot back then...shakin' my head...not any more for me!! bwahahaha! :*<3

    Chris
  • zumbaforever
    zumbaforever Posts: 7,128 Member
    edited July 2018
    Yes it is. Chris I was taking a trip back in time last week and reading some of our posts. We were beasts! So much fun. Read through some of it. I wonder if it is still on Facebook? I might be able to look for it. Of course that means I would first have to be on Facebook. Have to ask hubby his password. It was hailing here, lots. Court even stopped because no one could hear anything. Love it! But I bet those on Facebook did not last as long as we two did! B)

    Shelley
  • zumbaforever
    zumbaforever Posts: 7,128 Member
    Here was the first week.

    Schedule for Mar 1st -- 6th
    Rest Mar 7th

    40 Jumping jacks
    20 Squats
    3 Burpees
    10 Pushups
    30 Mtn. Climbers

    Repeat X1

    So going to do this again. Must make it all nice and pretty though.

    Shelley
  • PaulaKro
    PaulaKro Posts: 5,876 Member
    Here is her Facebook link, I think:
    Hey Ladies and Gents! If you happen to be on facebook and you're looking for a free extra fitness challenge to get you going for spring and summer, feel free to join my motivational fitness group!!! Most of the group is ladies, but all are welcome! I hold a new challenge each month! March No-nonsense Challenge starts tomorrow!!!
    Kim

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/285696311507007/
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,289 Member
    Okay, we can do this but those of us in the 1000 X Zero Burpees Club need an alternative exercise. Any ideas, club members?

    Shelley, are you going to make it pretty then post it for us? We can do this for August...just increase it every 10 days...??

    Chris
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,289 Member
    Paula, with the exception of the burpees...can you do these exercises? If not, tell me what you want to see posted.

    <3<3

    Chris
  • PaulaKro
    PaulaKro Posts: 5,876 Member
    Here was the first week.

    Schedule for Mar 1st -- 6th
    Rest Mar 7th

    40 Jumping jacks
    20 Squats
    3 Burpees
    10 Pushups
    30 Mtn. Climbers

    Repeat X1

    So going to do this again. Must make it all nice and pretty though.

    Shelley

    Chris, My mod could be:

    40 high steps
    20 squats (TRX)
    30 sec plank x 3
    10 wall pushups
    30 lunges (TRX)

    Paula

    I really liked the punching this week, making my arms wake up.
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,289 Member
    SHELLEY!!! ??? MAKE IT PRETTY???

    Schedule for August 1, 2018 -- August 11, 2018
    Stretch or Yoga, 30 minutes on
    2 days, Rest on 1 day

    Second Challenge
    (Start August1st)
    Punches with exaggerated twist to warm up 45 seconds
    Lunges: Do 10 lunges on each leg, repeat X 1
    Planks: Do each of the following for 30 seconds
    Side Plank, Center Plank, Side Plank
    Repeat the Planks one more time
    Rows & Curls, do 1 set of 10 for each exercise, repeat X 1
    Arnold Presses, do two sets of 10, rest 30 seconds between sets
    Flys & Kickbacks, do 1 set of 10 for each exercise, repeat X 1

    Repeat this Challenge Once (twice total)

    First Challenge
    (Start August 2nd)
    40 Jumping Jacks
    20 Squats
    3 Burpees or 3 - 15 second Wall Sits
    10 Pushups
    30 Mtn. Climbers

    Repeat One Time

    Alternate these two Challenges for five days. On day six do either a 30 minute stretch or 20-30 minutes of yoga.
    Then "Rest" on day 7. Walking is ok for day 7. But all bodies need a day of rest to adequately prepare for the next week.

    WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK???

    Gotta go walk now...need shoes and socks!!

    Chris
  • PaulaKro
    PaulaKro Posts: 5,876 Member
    Still doing steps and punches daily. Yesterday did one set plus two minutes of punches.

    The challenge looks great, Chris. I'm in. (I'll modify mine for jump jacks and mt climbers - no can do them).

    paula
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,289 Member
    Paula, I modify JJ's too. No jumping for me...nopey, nope.

    Chris
  • PaulaKro
    PaulaKro Posts: 5,876 Member
    edited July 2018
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  • zumbaforever
    zumbaforever Posts: 7,128 Member
    I will have to look into it. Thanks Paula

    Shelley
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,289 Member
    edited July 2018
    We could start a new post for August...make it fresh and clean and pretty.

    Walking 5.50 miles yesterday then an hour w/DDD and our trainer doing some killer yoga. My eating was bad, bad yesterday. I haven't done that in a while. Head on straight today. I'll shop instead of eat today...good plan!

    Chris
  • zumbaforever
    zumbaforever Posts: 7,128 Member
    What are you shopping for Chris. And I like the "fresh and clean" idea. B)

    I am starting a challenge very similar to this one tomorrow with a co-worker. We are coming in early to do it. The jury rooms are not on camera, so that is where we are meeting. :p

    Shell
  • PaulaKro
    PaulaKro Posts: 5,876 Member
    I am starting a "don't count calories" challenge tomorrow. Want to learn to eat normally. Only 10-15 pounds from goal. Need to practice.

    Paula
  • zumbaforever
    zumbaforever Posts: 7,128 Member
    Paula I do not count religiously. But I do like to know how many calories are in something before I mindlessly stick it in my mouth! Nope nope nope. And since I usually eat the same things most days it works for me. B)

    Shelley
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,289 Member
    edited August 2018
    I'm like Shelley and eat the same thing almost every day, so I know the count.

    I'm going to do the above challenge, a plank challenge to get to 2 minutes and another challenge to see if I can get to 1 pull up without help from my rubber bands....gotta go now and see what I can do.

    <3<3

    Chris

    Took 20 mins to do the above and below...but no side planks and used 8 pound weights.

    Goals by the end of Aug:

    20 push-ups
    2 min planks (PoH)
    40 squats
    30 assisted pull ups
    1 unassisted pull-up :#

    Aug. 1st workout

    15 knee push-ups
    55 sec plank (PoH)
    30 wall squats using a large exercise ball btn the wall and my back (3X10 squats)
    I can do 30 assisted pull ups...3X10 w/rubber bands.
    zero unassisted pull ups (work in process)

    Chris
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