Two Hundred Sit-ups Challenge - August 31

denitchy
denitchy Posts: 445
edited September 20 in Fitness and Exercise
I was reading up on this 6 week challenge for sit-ups/crunches.... I'm going to give it a try! Here's the link if anyone is interested.... Today is day 1 for me!

http://www.twohundredsitups.com/what.html

"the main aim of the two hundred sit-ups program is to improve your core strength, fitness and general health. The program is all about making progress and constantly challenging yourself. Give the 6-week program a chance and I know you'll be amazed how strong your core is"
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  • LisaC1026
    LisaC1026 Posts: 1,203 Member
    I am interested. I'll check it out and let you know if I'm in.
  • ClassiC
    ClassiC Posts: 259 Member
    i'm in!! i so need more work on my core/tummy area!! having a group to be accountable to would be helpful to stay on track! :flowerforyou:

    tonight will be day 1 for me too.

    P.S. there is also one for squats and push ups i think....
  • Bretto
    Bretto Posts: 196 Member
    ok I am in too. Can anyone tell me how we check in with each other?
  • kimberjones
    kimberjones Posts: 155
    That looks like a really cool site. I think I may give it a try too!
    Thanks for sharing it!
    :flowerforyou:
  • denitchy
    denitchy Posts: 445
    i'm in!! i so need more work on my core/tummy area!! having a group to be accountable to would be helpful to stay on track! :flowerforyou:

    tonight will be day 1 for me too.

    P.S. there is also one for squats and push ups i think....

    I'm actually doing the one for push-ups also...I am going to look into the squats, thanks
  • denitchy
    denitchy Posts: 445
    ok I am in too. Can anyone tell me how we check in with each other?

    We just need to keep this thread going... commenting on your progress, whether your feeling stronger, if you need a "push"...
    Good luck! :wink:
  • Yvette135
    Yvette135 Posts: 30
    Can I use my ab lounge? (I get really bad lower back pain when I do sit-ups on the floor):ohwell:

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  • jkroc
    jkroc Posts: 137 Member
    I am in for the sit-ups and push-ups:wink: Day 1 for me!
  • msarro
    msarro Posts: 2,748 Member
    I'll do this alongside the pushups. Hells yeah!
  • denitchy
    denitchy Posts: 445
    I was actually thinking about doing the squats too... BUT I think I'll save that one for later, I don't want to over load myself and want to be able to still walk on my rest days...LMAO :laugh:
  • msarro
    msarro Posts: 2,748 Member
    I was actually thinking about doing the squats too... BUT I think I'll save that one for later, I don't want to over load myself and want to be able to still walk on my rest days...LMAO :laugh:

    No way I could do squats... squats + hillsprints and I won't be able to walk :(
  • Wecandothis
    Wecandothis Posts: 1,083 Member
    I'll do this alongside the pushups. Hells yeah!

    Me 2!!! This is great, sit ups and push ups on my off days for C25K! Thank you for this challenge!
  • denitchy
    denitchy Posts: 445
    Can I use my ab lounge? (I get really bad lower back pain when I do sit-ups on the floor):ohwell:

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    I'm not sure what the ab lounge is, but if this alleviates your lower back pain, then I say go for it!
  • malibootie
    malibootie Posts: 614 Member
    I am SO in!! It's my first day joining MFP and I think this will be just the kick in the keister that I need. It's especially helpful for days like today when I leave work and go directly to school. I don't get home until about 8 or so and I'm too tired to hit the gym. This I can do at home! :bigsmile:

    As for the Ab Lounge- I have one too, and while I may consider it, I think it will actually impair me in this. I find that I tend to do longer movements on the Ab Lounge, rather than merely crunches.
  • Channing
    Channing Posts: 617 Member
    Yep! This along with the push ups and I'll be a machine!
  • denitchy
    denitchy Posts: 445
    I just finished the test and got to 47... I think I should have pushed myself for another 3 or 4, but I am feeling it still. I guess it's a great starting place! :bigsmile:
  • jkroc
    jkroc Posts: 137 Member
    I did them both.For situps I got 30..guess not to bacd after having five kids:laugh:
    Pushups was 10..
  • selbyhutch
    selbyhutch Posts: 531 Member
    Nifty... I'll give it a go also!
  • denitchy
    denitchy Posts: 445
    I feel it in my tummy today... not badly but I can definitely feel that I worked harder than I have been lately! :flowerforyou: AND that was just the "test", wait until I do Day 1!! WooHooo I actually love the feeling though because that just means it's working!! :love:
  • malibootie
    malibootie Posts: 614 Member
    I did the test and got to 40. I had hoped to be in the right column, but I will just have to work my way there!

    Question- is anyone doing this in addition to one of the other challenges? IE- the push ups or squats? I think I am going to do at least two of them during the same six weeks and was wondering if there were any thoughts from someone who may have done that.
  • msarro
    msarro Posts: 2,748 Member
    Did my initial trial... only 8 situps :(
    All this running and I think I've pretty much ignored my core muscles. Need to rectify that.
  • denitchy
    denitchy Posts: 445
    I did the test and got to 40. I had hoped to be in the right column, but I will just have to work my way there!

    Question- is anyone doing this in addition to one of the other challenges? IE- the push ups or squats? I think I am going to do at least two of them during the same six weeks and was wondering if there were any thoughts from someone who may have done that.

    I am doing the push-ups in addition to these. My Day 1 is actually today because I had to do the test first.
  • malibootie
    malibootie Posts: 614 Member
    Me too!! Silly "initial test" for your health.... :bigsmile:
  • ClassiC
    ClassiC Posts: 259 Member
    hey all!! :flowerforyou:

    day 1 down!! hope i'm in the right column...lol i'm in the 11-20 section so did 40. made it thru!!

    keeep up the good work every one!:flowerforyou:
  • Bretto
    Bretto Posts: 196 Member
    I haven't been able to look at the link yet. But I did 200 yesterday & 200 today. I know it doesn;t start out that high, but it is at that number that I feel it the next day. I dont just do crunches, I do leg lifts, oblique cruches etc. I like to do abs everyday, so my goal is 200 a day. Keep crunching...and we will all be ripped before we know it.
  • Channing
    Channing Posts: 617 Member
    Well did my initial test and am starting on week 1 in the right column. I love the feeling af my abs being a little sore from a workout(wierd I know) so I'm looking forward to this! :flowerforyou:
  • denitchy
    denitchy Posts: 445
    Well did my initial test and am starting on week 1 in the right column. I love the feeling af my abs being a little sore from a workout(wierd I know) so I'm looking forward to this! :flowerforyou:

    I love that feeling too!!:bigsmile:
  • malibootie
    malibootie Posts: 614 Member
    I did my Day 1 today. I was doing great until the end of the last set- I finished, but I was feeling the burn! I find that having some good music going helps. :smokin:
  • selbyhutch
    selbyhutch Posts: 531 Member
    I started this today & loved it. I started right column & it was also suggested week 3... I still started week 1. For some reason, I have always been able to do sit-ups.

    I also started the squats! Now there's some burn.
  • denitchy
    denitchy Posts: 445
    I started this today & loved it. I started right column & it was also suggested week 3... I still started week 1. For some reason, I have always been able to do sit-ups.

    I also started the squats! Now there's some burn.

    I've always been able to do sit-ups too, so I started the right column (should have been week 3 also)...
    I think I will incorporate the squats on my rest days...that would be today! lol :bigsmile:
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