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August 2018 Challenge -- Aug 1st - Aug 11th

cpanus
cpanus Posts: 20,441 Member
edited November 2024 in Social Groups
Not pretty because I don't know how...but here it is and HERE WE GO!!!

Schedule for August 1, 2018 -- August 11, 2018

Stretch or Yoga, 30 minutes on 2 days, Rest on 1 day

START -- AUGUST 1st

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, repeat X 1
Arnold Presses: do two sets of 10, rest 30 seconds between sets
Flys & Kickbacks: do 1 set of 10, repeat X 1

Repeat this Challenge Once (twice total)

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 11 days. On day 6 and day 11, do either a 30 minute stretch or 20-30 minutes of yoga.

"Rest" on day 7. Walking is okay for day 7. All bodies need a day of rest to adequately prepare for the next week.

Have fun with this, my friends!!

Chris

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  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,441 Member
    edited August 2018
    START -- AUGUST 1st

    Punches with exaggerated twist to warm up 45 seconds

    Lunges: Do 10 lunges on each leg, repeat X 1
    Planks: Center Plank for 55 secs
    Rows & Curls: do 1 set of 10, repeat X 1 ...using 8 pound weights
    Arnold Presses: do two sets of 10, rest 30 seconds between sets
    Flys & Kickbacks: do 1 set of 10, repeat X 1

    ONCE...DONE!!

    Chris

    PS...I looked all over for where it said to repeat the workout a second time and couldn't find it in my notes...then I come here to post this...bwahahahah! Right now I don't think I can do this twice with my back. I'll see what I can do as the days go on.

    Chris
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,441 Member
    Walking w/DH in 10 mins then we'll pick up the boys and play a while then I'll go shopping for fun stuff for DDD maybe go to Costco to complete my Sue Grafton ABC books then workout w/DDD and our trainer at 5:00 p.m. then fall face first into bed!!! Ya gotta love Thursday because tomorrow is a REST DAY!!!

    Chris
  • zumbaforever
    zumbaforever Posts: 7,188 Member
    My workout has most of these exercises in it. So I only need to add Punches, and mountain climbers. And anything that uses weights. Done with two days. And my exercise buddy has us repeating. Argh. But I always feel better when it is done. My rest days will be on the weekend though.

    Shelley
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,441 Member
    So sorry...suddenly I am soooo tired that I can't even hit the keys right. must retire.

    Love you!

    Chris
  • zumbaforever
    zumbaforever Posts: 7,188 Member
    Mark it done for the day. And we have Burpees!

    Shell
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,441 Member
    Done for today...Wall Sits instead of whaddie call ems...

    40 Jumping Jacks modified
    20 Squats - TRX
    45 second Wall Sit
    10 Pushups (knees)
    30 Mtn. Climbers

    I am doing these on days I don't workout w/our trainer. She is also helping me with one unassisted pull up. That is my goal for August...one unassisted pull up. :o

    Chris
  • KAR1959
    KAR1959 Posts: 4,491 Member
    I’m back and I need to start this challenge today? . It looks awesome. Thanks Shelley.
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,441 Member
    Walking w/DH this morning then yoga w/DDD and our trainer then back to school to help in the third grade classroom.

    Chris
  • KAR1959
    KAR1959 Posts: 4,491 Member
    Day 1 done. Could only do 1 set along with 30 minutes on recumbent bike. I am way out of shape...whew!!!
  • zumbaforever
    zumbaforever Posts: 7,188 Member
    Never to late Kathy. And the thanks for the workout belongs to Paula and Chris also. We brain stormed for the one that brought us all here. :drinker:

    Shelley
  • zumbaforever
    zumbaforever Posts: 7,188 Member
    edited August 2018
    Burpees Chris! Theys called Burpees! Muahahaha
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,441 Member
    Shelley, I thought there was some rule about cussing on MFP...and that is a bad word!!

    Walked w/DH this morning then went to Kaiser w/DH...he needed a blood draw...then we worked on the homework DDD sent home w/us yesterday...sooo...this is a rest day from the exercises.

    Walking and workout w/trainer tomorrow.

    Have you guys seen the new triple peanut butter ice cream out there yet?? Just wondering. :o

    Chris

  • zumbaforever
    zumbaforever Posts: 7,188 Member
    >:)>:) I apologize for the fuss word Chris. >:)>:) Nope, but do tell me if you try it. Rest day for me also. ;)

    Shell
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,441 Member
    edited August 2018
    Yeah, this guy >:)>:) should be somewhere in the title: tix1fz93ubzx.jpg it has mini peanut butter cups crushed inside...I only had a tiny bit last night along with vanilla and fresh raspberries. The fruit made it a healthy dish!!

    That's why I'm 142.0 this morning at 3:30.

    Must go walk now...exercise it off!! Working w/our trainer at 12:00 this afternoon.

    Chris
  • PaulaKro
    PaulaKro Posts: 6,290 Member
    Chris has a new candidate for her rogue's gallery: GC's, peppermints, & Trip_Pnut_Butter ice cream.

    I'm not doing the challenge so far, my apologies. Baby steps, going to try to increase walking again this week.

    paula
  • KAR1959
    KAR1959 Posts: 4,491 Member
    Completed day 2 but only a set. and wall sits instead of burpees...sorry Shelley. Also had a problem with the mountain climbers but will continue to work on them. Also 1 hour on recumbent bike 3 sets of 20 minutes. Working on my stamina it’s sucks!

    Kathy
  • zumbaforever
    zumbaforever Posts: 7,188 Member
    Chris that looks sinful.

    Paula we all love walking.

    Kathy them mountain climbers will give you stamina, and kick your butt. Great all over exercise. Do not give up on it my friend.

    Got them done. X 2

    Shelley
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,441 Member
    Walking is the best, Paula. I got rid of 60 pounds that way! Keep going my friend, and you'll be back in no time.

    Kathy, I do wall sits, too, because the other exercise is outlawed in my town and Paula's town...outlawed!! Getting on the bike was a good move, too.

    Nice going, Shelley. I'm gonna see what I can do this afternoon

    Told my trainer to quit babying me. DUMB!! She kicked my fanny yesterday! Feels great! Day off from walking.

    Chris
  • PaulaKro
    PaulaKro Posts: 6,290 Member
    edited August 2018
    Kathy,
    We might have to initiate you into the hundred million x zero burpees club!
    paula
  • zumbaforever
    zumbaforever Posts: 7,188 Member
    Chris I was so laughing at you telling her not to baby you.

    Paula I thought that club was disbanded? Here take my hand and let's walk with Chris and Kathy. Who knows what we can see on our walk.

    Shelley
  • PaulaKro
    PaulaKro Posts: 6,290 Member
    Walking with Shell!

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  • zumbaforever
    zumbaforever Posts: 7,188 Member
    PaulaKro wrote: »
    Walking with Shell!

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    Hey it is us Paula! I am the shorter one. :) Trouble posting this.

    Shell
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,441 Member
    edited August 2018
    Wait!!! I wanna walk with you guys, too!!! Meet you both at 4:30 a.m., right??? Whadda ya say?

    Chris
  • PaulaKro
    PaulaKro Posts: 6,290 Member
    edited August 2018
    cpanus wrote: »
    Wait!!! I wanna walk with you guys, too!!! Meet you both at 4:30 a.m., right??? Whadda ya say? Chris
    DEFINITELY WALKING TOGETHER
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  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,441 Member
    <3<3:*<3<3 I'm the shorter one!!
    PaulaKro wrote: »
    cpanus wrote: »
    Wait!!! I wanna walk with you guys, too!!! Meet you both at 4:30 a.m., right??? Whadda ya say? Chris
    DEFINITELY WALKING TOGETHER
    qzfpbdtti550.gif

    Chris
  • PaulaKro
    PaulaKro Posts: 6,290 Member
    You two are so cute! LOL <3

    paula
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,441 Member
    Ronan's b'day party was yesterday. It was so fun. He was amazed at all the folks who showed up. I didn't know most of them. Makes it awkward for me. Didn't take any meds with me...big mistake. We didn't leave until @ 9:00 and what I had in my system had worn off...man!! I hurt everywhere...won't do that again. He got some cute toys. We will give him our presents on his actual b'day Tuesday. It was fun yesterday.

    Chris
  • zumbaforever
    zumbaforever Posts: 7,188 Member
    edited August 2018
    Chris I know he had loads of fun. Sorry about the pain. :(

    Oh my goodness! Those two are adorable. Can we hug them?

    Shelley
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