August a Month of Mini Challenges!

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  • MidgeN27
    MidgeN27 Posts: 152 Member
    Back extensions Done! This challenge is a great motivator! Thanks everyone!
  • MidgeN27
    MidgeN27 Posts: 152 Member
    This challenge has been great at keeping me motivated to get in some exercise daily. Thanks Kristen.


    I couldn't agree more! Love this, love the motivation I get from everyone here! Thanks everyone!
  • MidgeN27
    MidgeN27 Posts: 152 Member
    I want to Join for the next week.

    Current weight 214.4

    Why not start now? Welcome!
  • kristen807
    kristen807 Posts: 361
    you guys are great! I am proud of the hard work you are putting forth!
  • fuhrmeister
    fuhrmeister Posts: 1,796 Member
    I want to Join for the next week.

    Current weight 214.4

    Why not start now? Welcome!


    I went back through the thred and it looked like new challenges would be posted beginning on the 14th...am I wrong? If some one can let me know what the daily challenges are I will start right now :)
  • Did I miss the list of challenges for this week?
  • kristen807
    kristen807 Posts: 361
    Week 3

    14th - Jump Squats. 3 sets of 8 jumps. 1 minute rest in between if you need to. http://www.shapefit.com/quadriceps-exercises-freehand-jump-squats.html/

    15th- WEIGH IN Reverse Flys 3 sets of 10. If you do not own weights that is ok. Seated Reverse Flys: These can be done without weights, but for more resistance, use light weights or filled water bottles. Find a chair, firm couch or bed and place a pillow on your lap. Let arms hang down to the floor while resting your chest on the pillow. Think about squeezing your shoulder blades together and lift your arms away from the floor, just past shoulder level. A good visualization is to make the insides of your shoulders blades 'kiss'. Keep your head facing down and your feet firm on the floor for support. This move works the posterior deltoids (back shoulders) and trapezius (upper back). Try for 3 sets of 10 lifts, with a 30 second rest in between sets.

    16th - Scissor Kicks 2 minutes.

    17th- Planks 1 minute, 3 reps. Modify on knees if necessary

    18th - 35 minutes of any cardio

    19th- 20 minutes of any cardio. 30 chair presses (dips)

    This is the week we are on :)
  • fuhrmeister
    fuhrmeister Posts: 1,796 Member
    Excellent. Since I missed yesterday I will do jump squats and reverse flys today :)
  • Ambie213
    Ambie213 Posts: 118 Member
    8/1 - 173.8
    8/8 - 172.0

    Did the Inchworms just now. Took me 3 minutes to do 25 of them...

    8/1 - 173.8
    8/8 - 172.0
    8/15 - 171.0
    Also, did today's challenge - 3 sets of 12 Reverse flys w/ 3lb weights...
  • kristen807
    kristen807 Posts: 361
    8/1 - 173.8
    8/8 - 172.0

    Did the Inchworms just now. Took me 3 minutes to do 25 of them...

    8/1 - 173.8
    8/8 - 172.0
    8/15 - 171.0
    Also, did today's challenge - 3 sets of 12 Reverse flys w/ 3lb weights...

    great job! I lost the pound i gained lol
  • MidgeN27
    MidgeN27 Posts: 152 Member
    Reverseflys 3 sets of 10 with 5# weight done! I love this challenge thanks again!
  • fuhrmeister
    fuhrmeister Posts: 1,796 Member
    weight when i join this challenge 214.4.
    CW: 231.6

    fell asleep at 9pm last night. it's been a crazy week. caught up on jump squats and reverse chest flys (3 sets of 12 with 3lb weights) this morning. Will do scissor kicks this evening.

    Have a great day everyone!
  • kristen807
    kristen807 Posts: 361
    weight when i join this challenge 214.4.
    CW: 231.6

    fell asleep at 9pm last night. it's been a crazy week. caught up on jump squats and reverse chest flys (3 sets of 12 with 3lb weights) this morning. Will do scissor kicks this evening.

    Have a great day everyone!

    231 or 213? If 213 congrats on the weight loss.
  • Forgot to post yesterday. My new scale tells me I'm 121. Keep up the good work ladies!
  • caitlindrew422
    caitlindrew422 Posts: 109 Member
    Just starting today will do the 2 min. scissor kicks...just did a Thursday mini challenge someone else posted of 300 jumping jacks, feeling extra motivated to move today!!!
    SW-182 (just happened to weigh-in this morning)
  • Sharon_73
    Sharon_73 Posts: 189 Member
    This is a great idea! I wish I had seen your post at the beginning of the month. Instead, I have written down what your challenges are (looking forward to the rest) and I will do them on my own for the beginning of the month of September. I guess my order will be a bit backwards but wil still get it all done!
  • fuhrmeister
    fuhrmeister Posts: 1,796 Member
    weight when i join this challenge 214.4.
    CW: 231.6

    fell asleep at 9pm last night. it's been a crazy week. caught up on jump squats and reverse chest flys (3 sets of 12 with 3lb weights) this morning. Will do scissor kicks this evening.

    Have a great day everyone!

    231 or 213? If 213 congrats on the weight loss.

    LOL..defiantly did not gain 16.6lbs, 213.6 this morning :)

    Did scissor kicks and another 20min walk this evening.
  • MidgeN27
    MidgeN27 Posts: 152 Member
    2minutes scissor kicks done! Harder than I thought! I did it 1 minute at a time.
  • Ambie213
    Ambie213 Posts: 118 Member
    Didn't get to scissor kicks yesterday, but did them this morning. (2) 1-min reps
    Also did (4) 30-sec planks regular and 30-sec side plank on each side for 3 mins total!
  • kristen807
    kristen807 Posts: 361
    weight when i join this challenge 214.4.
    CW: 231.6

    fell asleep at 9pm last night. it's been a crazy week. caught up on jump squats and reverse chest flys (3 sets of 12 with 3lb weights) this morning. Will do scissor kicks this evening.

    Have a great day everyone!

    231 or 213? If 213 congrats on the weight loss.

    LOL..defiantly did not gain 16.6lbs, 213.6 this morning :)

    Did scissor kicks and another 20min walk this evening.

    that i what i thought ^,^

    great job all, keep it up!
  • This is really cool! You guys still doing it ? Too late to jump in?
  • MidgeN27
    MidgeN27 Posts: 152 Member
    You can jump in anytime! The more the merrier!
  • MidgeN27
    MidgeN27 Posts: 152 Member
    2 hours cardio Done!
  • mollyvon
    mollyvon Posts: 114 Member
    Yea, cardio done.
  • Ambie213
    Ambie213 Posts: 118 Member
    Did my dips - 3 sets of 15! Are next week's challenges up yet? I don't remember seeing them anywhere. Thanks!
  • kristen807
    kristen807 Posts: 361
    Haha sorry, been busy this weekend I shall put them up today!
  • kristen807
    kristen807 Posts: 361
    20th - Mountain Climbers 30-60 seconds, 3 reps

    21st - Arm Circles 2 minutes

    22nd Quadruped Hip Extensions 1-3 sets of 10-16 reps (no weights necessary) http://exercise.about.com/od/exerciseworkouts/ss/bestbuttexercis.htm

    23rd Bird Dog Ab Exercise 1-3 sets of 10-6 reps http://exercise.about.com/od/abs/ss/abmoves1_3.htm

    24th - Squat thrusts 10-15 http://exercise.about.com/od/cardioworkouts/ss/cardioexercises_2.htm

    25th - 35 minutes of any cardio

    26th - 20 minutes any cardio 100 crunches
  • kristen807
    kristen807 Posts: 361
    This is really cool! You guys still doing it ? Too late to jump in?

    Anyone can jump in at anytime :) I will probably be doing this for next month if people still want it to continue
  • Ambie213
    Ambie213 Posts: 118 Member

    Anyone can jump in at anytime :) I will probably be doing this for next month if people still want it to continue

    I was just going to ask if you were doing this next month! I love it and am DEFINITELY in for it! THanks!
  • kristen807
    kristen807 Posts: 361

    Anyone can jump in at anytime :) I will probably be doing this for next month if people still want it to continue

    I was just going to ask if you were doing this next month! I love it and am DEFINITELY in for it! THanks!

    It might be easier if we make a group. Any comments?