Beginner Team Chat Board
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I'll start tomorrow. .. i gotta look some of those up first
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I did Day 1, 2 and 3 today, so I could be in time with the challenge dates for the rest of the month. 2 point planks are lost on me. I think I may need to sub just regular type anytime it says that. Or maybe do a 2 point for the couple of seconds I can hold it and then switch to regular for the rest of whatever the alotted time is. Tired doing the 10 seconds and wondering how the heck I'm gonna do 75!!0
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dailyhiit.com/hiit-blog/hiit-workout/plank-exercise/happy-planksgiving-november-challenge/
this is the link to the page and it has instructions0 -
Ok I'm in for Planksgiving! I will probably do two days worth each day to get caught up!0
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Me too! (or six,or seven...whatever), but I'm with Thump....I gotta look up what some of those moves are
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i think the beginners are trying to pull back into first place!!!0
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i think the beginners are trying to pull back into first place!!!
Yes, we ARE!
I'm so jazzed to have my team celebrating Planksgiving with me!
I had to look up the move instructions, too, and watched some youtube videos of a couple of them. This is definitely new territory for me--I'm "used" to regular planks (not that I do them often), but not all these crazy variations!0 -
Yeah, I printed the sheet, and had no idea what most of them were... I could guess.. but yeah... getting my BF to do these with me also. I had to Google some of the exercises - and I don't think I will be actually jumping for the plank jacks.. I think I will walk my legs out and back in. Last time I did similar (burpees) I pulled my diaphram and was in pain for 6 months... never again!0
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tracymayo1--no shame in modifying the moves that don't work for you. I'm definitely trying to find an alternative for the 2 point plank, which I couldn't hold for even 3 seconds. I love that you're getting your BF to do it, too. I've roped my hubby in. He's a bit annoyed with me, I think. LOL0
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julebug - my BF used to laugh at me when I mentioned planking to him.. Then he and his gym buddy tried it.. couldn't do one plank for more than 5 seconds.. and he wasn't laughing anymore! Seeing as I know he has put this into his routine now, I figure on the nights when he isn't being my strength coach he can do these with me!0
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Ok I'm game! I'm on vaca starting Saturday so my score won't count next week (a little hard to count calories in Disney ) cardio is an obvious and the three year old could be my strength lol but celebrating Planksgiving with my team will help me feel connected:)0
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@bmercy21.... Disney?!?!?! I'm so jealous.
I looked up all these exercises, I know I got these. They might not look pretty but it'll get it done.0 -
day one and two done planksgiving..... beth challenge done.... im dying.... water and bed!
oh I forgot part 3 of the Beth challenge - I do not feel I under estimated myself at all. I choose the beginner team because only a few weeks prior to starting this challenge I rejoined mfp after my hip surgery in August of 2013. I actually am mad at myself for all the weight and gained and all the hard work I have to re-do. Mostly I'm glad I choose the beginners team because I had no idea how much of an uphill battle I was facing with my exercising. I try to do things I could do back before my hip injury and its not as easy as I remember, PLANKS included. My challenge to myself is to be ready for the intermediate team for part 2 of season 5 (although they are always last! maybe I'll stay a beginner and do intermediate minutes)0 -
day one and two done planksgiving..... beth challenge done.... im dying.... water and bed!
oh I forgot part 3 of the Beth challenge - I do not feel I under estimated myself at all. I choose the beginner team because only a few weeks prior to starting this challenge I rejoined mfp after my hip surgery in August of 2013. I actually am mad at myself for all the weight and gained and all the hard work I have to re-do. Mostly I'm glad I choose the beginners team because I had no idea how much of an uphill battle I was facing with my exercising. I try to do things I could do back before my hip injury and its not as easy as I remember, PLANKS included. My challenge to myself is to be ready for the intermediate team for part 2 of season 5 (although they are always last! maybe I'll stay a beginner and do intermediate minutes)
That's what I was thinking lol! I don't want to mve up! I usually try to aim for their numbers but I think beginners rock! I did all all Planksgiving days to catch up... Note to self not smart! 0 -
Just finished Planksgiving Day 4 and the great pumpkin workout for the first bit of my Carol challenge. I used a small watermelon instead of a pumpkin, though, because that's what I had on hand! I plan to do my mile run for the fitness blender test tomorrow at lunch, so hopefully will have the results of my fitness challenge to post up here tomorrow.
bmercy21--have a great time in Disney, I'm glad you'll still be planking with us!
tracymayo1--you're very lucky to have a BF who is clearly so supportive of your fitness goals! Mine does join me but still comes off as resistant to the idea much of the time. But I do so much better when I have a buddy, so I've been dragging him in kicking and screaming. Its good for him, too, so I think its worth a bit of fight!0 -
OK, so I am in for Planksgiving. I will do 2 a day until I am caught up. Some of those look extremely difficult!0
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I'm thankful for Planskgiving....well, at least my core will be when it's over anyway 0
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I did the physical fitness test in the Carol portion of this week's challenge, and as per instructions I am sharing the results with my team.
Run one mile: 10:52
Push-ups to fail: 17
Squats to fail: 57
Plank to fail: 19 seconds
Stretch: 3-1/2 inches
I am pleased with all the results except the plank. I haven't done a plank before and it is not as easy as it looks. I may need to do the Planksgiving challenge, though I'm almost a week behind.0 -
nice work, CindyB97!0
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Great job, CindyB97! I was also coming here to post my PFT results for the Carol portion! I'm posting my husbands beside mine, too, so I can look back for him when I need to).
Mile: Me:11:22min on our bike trail (husband: timer failed, so he'll have to do it later!, somewhere in the 9.5-10.5 range, though)
Pushups to fail: Me: 11 (knees, not toes) (husband 31--toes)
Squat to fail: Me: 134 (husband 63)
Plank to fail: Me: 1:04 (husband 2:02)
Sit and Reach: Me: 3.75 inches (husband: -11.5)
I'm embarrassed by my low number of even the "girly" pushups, but I knew going in that's my weakest activity. I was really happy with my squat numbers, and pleasantly surprised by the sit and reach, since I don't consider myself very flexible in that particular posture (and DH apparently really ISN'T). After the plank to fail, I'm seriously worried about the end of the planksgiving challenge! 4 different plank styles for 75 seconds each is gonna be murder!!!
My legs are now jell-o, as well as the abs. Planksgiving tonight after the plank to fail ought to be, um, challenging!
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So I lost track of my mintues - my fitbit tracks them for me. I know I took a lazy weekend (its fine I still made my times).
- I did my C25K training Monday night 32 minutes there and last night 29 minutes so cardio 61 - ugh I gotta step it up
-Then Tuesday was strength training of 33/34 minutes- plus my bring sally up challenge after my C25K training (I love how hard it is after I run. crazy right?) 3 minutes there twice. so 40ish minutes
We need 100/55 I'm at 61/40. I think its time to make all workouts 45 minutes per day0 -
So I am struggling this week to get my minutes in. It has been cold and rainy most of the week here (I am in central Texas dang it - we should never have weather like this!). I am at 53 for cardio and 0 for strength (unless I can count the 3 minutes of planks I have done so far for planksgiving). I do plan to do the character and physical fitness challenge tonight, so maybe that will put on goal for cardio. I do have a party to go to Saturday so I will try to do all my strength on that day to earn extra calories.0
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thump419--how far along are you in the C25K? Are you liking it? My husband and I just finished it, and now I'm too wimpy to keep up with it, because I hate both 1) running outside when its cold (ouch lungs) and 2) treadmills. I've moved onto aerobics classes, but want to make sure I keep the ability to run over the winter (so I can pick it up in spring again)...so I'll have to take advantage of nicer days and maybe deal with the treadmill a time or two.
Sounds like you're doing great with your workouts, and you'll get there this week. And if not (though I don't want to enable you, LOL), there are usually some overages hanging around in the group.
Right now, I have 130 cardio and 73 strength, with plans to do my punishment tonight, designs on a 1 hr body combat class tomorrow ( maybe Saturday morning as well), and my planksgiving to do everyday. So I'll be adding quite a bit to those totals and have plenty to share!0 -
So stress has been getting the best of me again. I've noticed on the scale even with my calorie intake on point. These past two weeks have been a killer but I've managed to make my numbers but not at my standards. I've been aiming for as high as the advanced team whenever possible but these two weeks I've felt overwhelmed with time and was getting lazy. Last night I reached exhaustion and couldn't exercise at all. Today was a new day and went it my massage appointment and came out a new person. Picked up my daughter, put her down for nap and exercised. Got my cardio up with two days left (plane leaves in the afternoon) and one exercise video away from strength. Punishment, character video, and Carol fit test all complete:) which brings me to the next round...my fit test. I've come along way but I have a lot to go. Last January I couldn't even do a squat without crying for my knees or walk fast paced without huffing and puffing. So here are my results:
(Walk bc my knees) 1 mile 14:35
20 1/2 push-ups ( got get arm strength up to save my 3yr old from zombies)
40 squats
30second plank
Flexibility
-2 1/2 in. ( must work on this)
I will be on vaca next week so my numbers won't count but I will try to keep up and post just to stay in my zone0 -
So after completing the fit test, I am thinking I need a pre-beginners group.
1 mile: (walked) 19:42
pushups: 10
squats: 45
plank: 11 seconds
flexibility: -4 in
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I love the C25K program!!!! I learned how to run 2 years ago that way. Then I tore the cartilage in my hip and I was down for the count. I had hip surgery last August to correct my hip issues. I just started week 5 and I learned something last night that truly surprised me. I need new running shoes (mind you mine are new) my foot didn't stay still inside my sneakers which made my run so much harder. I was running bare foot for the last two weeks since I made a small track inside my house. When I laced up my sneakers 5 minutes of running and I was begging for a break. Bare foot and I can run forever
. I knew I'd need really pricey running sneakers before I finished the program, for my hip but I never thought I would need them to keep my foot in one place. Next week Sayville Running Shop and I have a date! 0 -
AnutChelle and Bmercy21--great job getting your fitness tests in! I hope that you are not as sore tomorrow as I am today! I think this is a fabulous thing to have done so we can all look back later and see how we improve.
Bmercy--enjoy Disney!
thump419--definitely invest in good running shoes, professionally fit to you--hope that running shop is one where they will measure you, watch you walk/run, etc. I treat myself to that twice a year, and it is totally worth it! Keep up the great work! I also learned to run (starting from absolutely HATING running) about 5 years ago. Stopped when I had my first daughter, started again a year or so after, then stopped for my second baby, and now I've just finished it again for the third time. Each time I do it, I'm amazed at how far we can come in such a short time!
In other news, I now have rugburn on my elbows. #planksgivingproblems
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@Julebg79 .... when i started my running in 2012 it wasn't a problem. But now it's very clear it's not the same. This run shop is good one of the top in the country. Most of my runner friends go there. I definitely need this.
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In other news, I now have rugburn on my elbows. #planksgivingproblems
Haha, me too! coconut oil & aloe vera to the rescue. Those 2 point planks are killer - anyone got an alternate that's still challenging but doable? Not sure I'll be able to get past 20 seconds....
Also, I'm at a huge surplus for both cardio & strength if anyone needs them - just let me know.
Nice work all you C25Kers. I'm not far behind you. Our booster club at the high school will be hosting our first ever 5K in March and I really don't want to embarass my kid!
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maphammonds--today, i laid my winter coat under my elbows. Helped a bit. I will have to do the coconut oil thing (don't have any aloe, though). Also, I definitely recommend the C25K for your run in March. Start training in January (or sooner), and you'll be good to go! I couldn't believe when I actually ran my first 5K without a walk break...I was the kid who took the fitness test in elementary/middle school with a 20+ minute mile!
Just finished Day 7 of Planksgiving (one week done!!!). I also have problems with the 2 point plank. For those, as well as for the plank walks, I'm holding the plank position from my knees to elbows instead of toes to elbows. That's the best way I can think to modify it but still have it work. I couldn't even stay up in the 2 point from my toes--i just fell over!! As these times go up significantly, I may need to modify more of them to the knee position, but for now, those are my hardest two.
thump419--have fun shopping!
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