90-Day Challenge What's Your Fitness Plan?

amccord2

Welcome to the Challenge! What fitness plan will you commit to for the 90-Days? If you're like me, you may get tired of doing the same workout for too long. I had great results when I stuck to Les Mills Pump workouts, but I have decided to mix in a little Focus T25. I have a calender that I have shared a link to, but I may revise it along the way. I just know that structure and planning works for me. What's your plan?

Link to my workout calendar: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bx6LyUGCQOGQS0gtdU5vLTkwdDQ/edit?usp=sharing

alf1163

Hi Angela. I am still undecided. :grumble: I need to figure it out by tomorrow. I definitely need structure so it has to be a workout video or in a book. I have done P90X twice but the sessions are too long. I have also done ChaLean Extreme, I love that one but did it in the summer last year. I have done New rules of lifting for women. Awesome workout but I also like to workout at home and had to modify some exercises. I searched in my local library and they have New Rules of lifting for life and another one I cant remember the title right now. I requested them and it looks like they will be available for me this weekend. I will check these out and decide. I hear so much of Les Mills Pump but have never looked into it. As far as cardio is concerned, two nights of Zumba and will incorporate another form of cardio an extra day of the week. I also do Bikram yoga once a week. :flowerforyou:

24Sept

My plan is m-f do 60 mins of cardio/ burn 600 calorie,
Before I do the cardio I will do strength training alternating the upper and lower body.
I will finish my 100/Squats challenge.
I think this enough for now :-)

amccord2

WOW! I think you have a PLAN!! GO FOR IT!!:flowerforyou:

My plan is m-f do 60 mins of cardio/ burn 600 calorie,
Before I do the cardio I will do strength training alternating the upper and lower body.
I will finish my 100/Squats challenge.
I think this enough for now :-)

amccord2

Yes, you have some choices to make. Cardio sounds like it's in the bag. I have never heard of Bikram yoga, but when I googled it, it sounds amazing! "Heated Yoga!" P90X just came out with a new P90x3 and each session is 30 minutes. As for Les Mills, the weight training is AWESOME. You can see people doing it on YouTube.
Remember, you can plan for this week only if you need to, and then change it up as you find what works best. Happy Challenging!

Hi Angela. I am still undecided. :grumble: I need to figure it out by tomorrow. I definitely need structure so it has to be a workout video or in a book. I have done P90X twice but the sessions are too long. I have also done ChaLean Extreme, I love that one but did it in the summer last year. I have done New rules of lifting for women. Awesome workout but I also like to workout at home and had to modify some exercises. I searched in my local library and they have New Rules of lifting for life and another one I cant remember the title right now. I requested them and it looks like they will be available for me this weekend. I will check these out and decide. I hear so much of Les Mills Pump but have never looked into it. As far as cardio is concerned, two nights of Zumba and will incorporate another form of cardio an extra day of the week. I also do Bikram yoga once a week. :flowerforyou:

jeepie98

I'm really into running lately so I'm going to do that for cardio and barre workouts for weight training. Also Les Mills Flow 3x a week for stretching and lengthening....I love that one!

hippie_spirit

Hi guys! My plan is to do Hip Hop Abs in the morning ... and at least 3 days a week do some strength training in the early evening. Putting together a routine from nerdfitness.com.
If my knees can't take Hip Hop Abs, I will need to re assess at that point. I also have Slim in 6 I can default to and adjust any knee exercisers. I am out of shape .. so any moving I do is better than what I've been doing!!!

amccord2

Sounds like a plan. I love Hip Hop Abs. I think the only one that's hard on the knees is the Lower Body one. If you find that you need to start slower or mix in something with Hip Hop Abs, Leslie Sansone has some GREAT walking videos on YouTube. 1, 2, and 3 miles. They are REAL calorie burners. Some of the other challengers can attest to that!

Hi guys! My plan is to do Hip Hop Abs in the morning ... and at least 3 days a week do some strength training in the early evening. Putting together a routine from nerdfitness.com.
If my knees can't take Hip Hop Abs, I will need to re assess at that point. I also have Slim in 6 I can default to and adjust any knee exercisers. I am out of shape .. so any moving I do is better than what I've been doing!!!

amccord2

OMG! I would love to get into running. Acquired an ankle injury a few years ago, but I want to give it a try when the weather breaks. Have you tried Couch to 5K before? I haven't done Flow in a while, but know it will help me. I am so stiff and no flexibility much. It was working, but I stopped. Maybe I'll try it on a rest day, like today.

I'm really into running lately so I'm going to do that for cardio and barre workouts for weight training. Also Les Mills Flow 3x a week for stretching and lengthening....I love that one!

ronitabur

I would rather work out hard so I can eat a little more, than to opt for just eating less. So, when losing weight, exercise and burning calories is always my main focus. I enjoy my popcorn (air popped with a little butter added) or a bowl of no-sugar-added ice cream in the evenings. The dog enjoys it too - I share.

I currently train 2 days a week with a trainer and 3 friends. The trainer just started us on a 60 day workout challenge. This is where she tries to kill us two days per week. :sick: I also do a 40 minute speed-spin class 2 days per week - this is essentially a 60 minute spin class condensed into 40 minutes. This means VERY SHORT rests, combined with high speed or high tension - so again, the trainer tries to kill us. But, since I'm trying to get the last 25 pounds off and I like to eat, I need to be in the gym 6 days per week. So I'm adding LesMills Bodyflow on Saturday Mornings which will include a 20 minutes warm up on the treadmill. Then I'll do a 1 hour normal spin class on Sunday mornings. That should do it!

I use a heart rate monitor (HRM) that counts my calories burned. So, I always load that information into MFP when logging my exercise. (I always keep in mind that I burn 100 calories as my base-rate, so after entering exercise calories into MPF, I try to stay 100 calories under my target for the day. This is an important aspect of using a HRM with calorie counter.)

Be well everyone! Work out hard!

Roni

ronitabur

:flowerforyou:

OMG! I would love to get into running. Acquired an ankle injury a few years ago, but I want to give it a try when the weather breaks. Have you tried Couch to 5K before? I haven't done Flow in a while, but know it will help me. I am so stiff and no flexibility much. It was working, but I stopped. Maybe I'll try it on a rest day, like today.

I'm really into running lately so I'm going to do that for cardio and barre workouts for weight training. Also Les Mills Flow 3x a week for stretching and lengthening....I love that one!

Not sure if I'm using the quote feature corectly here, but giving it a try. Angela, you might want to consider changing your running style. If you are not already doing so, try landing on the front half of your foot - not on the ball behind your big toe, but a little bit to the side of it. Imagine landing on the front of your foot, allowing all your toes to touch the ground along with the front of the foot, then roll your heel to the ground. This will absorb the shock much better and is a lot easier on the joints. Start out slow. It will feel weird if you don't already run this way. It will also be hard - your hip flexors will really feel it, so stretch those out really well afterwards, along with all the usual stretches. Your calf and hip flexor muscles will be really sore after running this way because you'll be using muscles in a way that you've never used them before. But, I can tell you that I have no pain when running this way. I have switched to minimalist shoes, which basically are meant for running and they have no arch supports. They are like the 5 fingerd shoes but without the "fingers". Anyway, do a bit of research on this running style to make sure I've explained it well. And, if you have any pain, stop.

amccord2

Hi Roni! You've have used the quote feature correctly. Thanks so much for the tips for running. That does sound like it might take some getting used to, but well worth the effort!

:flowerforyou:

OMG! I would love to get into running. Acquired an ankle injury a few years ago, but I want to give it a try when the weather breaks. Have you tried Couch to 5K before? I haven't done Flow in a while, but know it will help me. I am so stiff and no flexibility much. It was working, but I stopped. Maybe I'll try it on a rest day, like today.

I'm really into running lately so I'm going to do that for cardio and barre workouts for weight training. Also Les Mills Flow 3x a week for stretching and lengthening....I love that one!

Not sure if I'm using the quote feature corectly here, but giving it a try. Angela, you might want to consider changing your running style. If you are not already doing so, try landing on the front half of your foot - not on the ball behind your big toe, but a little bit to the side of it. Imagine landing on the front of your foot, allowing all your toes to touch the ground along with the front of the foot, then roll your heel to the ground. This will absorb the shock much better and is a lot easier on the joints. Start out slow. It will feel weird if you don't already run this way. It will also be hard - your hip flexors will really feel it, so stretch those out really well afterwards, along with all the usual stretches. Your calf and hip flexor muscles will be really sore after running this way because you'll be using muscles in a way that you've never used them before. But, I can tell you that I have no pain when running this way. I have switched to minimalist shoes, which basically are meant for running and they have no arch supports. They are like the 5 fingerd shoes but without the "fingers". Anyway, do a bit of research on this running style to make sure I've explained it well. And, if you have any pain, stop.