Sit-Up, Squat, & Dip Challenge – 6 Weeks, Starting July 30

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  • amydarling2012
    amydarling2012 Posts: 8
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    Hi! I'm in! I signed up on this site awhile back but have just recently decided to become "active". This looks like a great way to get going again and I'm super excited! Here's a little info about me:

    I'm 36
    5' 3
    Upper arms-15
    Waist-47
    Hips-50
    Thigh-25
    Calf-16
    ....looking very forward to seeing these numbers go down :)
  • amandatim2
    amandatim2 Posts: 9 Member
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    I would like to join the challenge, but how do I continue to be apart of this each week? I'm new to mfp (really being involved) since about 40 days ago. Idk how I can keep up & get u the info u need once I leave this page
  • BrandiD56
    BrandiD56 Posts: 103
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    Count me in. I've been wanting to do these anyway.
  • LatteFix
    LatteFix Posts: 6
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    Hi TS,

    is it too late to join now? I can only post stats when I'm home tonight.

    BTW, bit confused on the 3 initial tests part.. what are they?

    Thanks!

    Cheers,
    LatteFix
  • mwoodee
    mwoodee Posts: 6 Member
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    I'm in! I won't be able to post my measurements or do the initial test until tomorrow night, but ill post my info then. Also what's the best way to find this post to come back to, to keep up with the updates and such? Thanks!!
  • sarah692
    sarah692 Posts: 136 Member
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    Hi TS,

    is it too late to join now? I can only post stats when I'm home tonight.

    BTW, bit confused on the 3 initial tests part.. what are they?

    Thanks!

    Cheers,
    LatteFix

    The programs are on the sites in the original post. For the initial test, you basically just do as many of each exercise as you can until you start to lose your form, and then the number you can do determines which program you'll follow that will challenge you the most while still being doable. It's explained in better detail on the sites that OP listed :)

    ETA for the others wanting to get back to this post: just go to your profile (by clicking your name up at the top of the page) and then on the left you'll see an area that says "My Recent Forum Posts" and this thread will be among them.
  • MzGrinch9250
    MzGrinch9250 Posts: 375 Member
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    Just finished the initial test for all three and here are my results:
    Squats - 18 = Average
    Situps - 25 = Average
    Dips - 25 = Average

    Looking forward to improving my ranking and #'s.
  • pleytem
    pleytem Posts: 79 Member
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    I am in I am going to measure now ...
  • mariapg25
    mariapg25 Posts: 48 Member
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    I'm in also...I will be sending you my info shortly. Thank you for initiating this.
  • fitzmaster
    fitzmaster Posts: 9 Member
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    Only been on the site for a couple of weeks but ready to start my first challenge. I've got a cardio accountabilty group going at work so this will be a great addition.

    My measurements:

    Calf: 17"
    Thigh: 22"
    Arm: 13.5"
    Waist: 39'
    Hips: 42"

    Test Results (I'm in the Over 40 club!)
    Squats: 50 - Excellent
    Sit-Ups: 65 - Excellent
    Dips: 25 - Average (level 2)

    Boy do I know what I need to work on!!!
  • kristapennie
    kristapennie Posts: 105 Member
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    Count me in too...i'll post my measurements tomorrow!
  • Iwillblossom
    Iwillblossom Posts: 44 Member
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    I'm in! :smile:

    Measurements :

    Neck: 14.5
    Bust: 44
    Chest: 39
    Left Arm: 16
    Right Arm: 17.125
    Waist: 37.5
    Hips: 52.5
    Thighs: 29.5
    Left Calf: 19
    Right Calf: 18.25
  • jnhu72
    jnhu72 Posts: 558 Member
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    Left Calf: 20.75 Right Calf: 21.25
    Left Thigh: 32 Right Thigh: 32.5
    Left Arm: 17.5 Right Arm: 17.25
    Waist: 44.25
    Hips: 53.5

    TEST:
    Dips: 10
    Sit Ups: 60
    Squats: 40
  • gatorento
    gatorento Posts: 79 Member
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    Ok, so I did all the initial tests except the dips because I am coming off a broken wrist. Is there another exercise I should do? I still want to do the challenge.

    After I was repairing from a shattered wrist injury, I worked into push-ups gradually by starting off with modified push-ups on my closed fists instead of on the palms of my hands. And I did push-ups on my knees instead of full-body. Over time, I gradually was able to start doing them on my hands, a few at a time, and then increased the number.

    Hope your wrist is healing well and returns to 100% soon!
  • gatorento
    gatorento Posts: 79 Member
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    Count me in!

    neck 14.0
    chest 32.50
    biceps 11.0
    forearms 9.5
    waist 34.0
    hips 39.0
    thighs 23.0
    calves 14.0

    INITIAL TEST
    situps 20
    squats 55
    dips 5
  • wordsmith728
    wordsmith728 Posts: 8
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    Initial Tests:
    Sit-ups (crunches): 50
    Squats: 30
    Dips: 20 (ow...ow...ouch!)
  • pleytem
    pleytem Posts: 79 Member
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    I am a fairly active person who likes all outdoor activities.I joined MFP awhile ago however only starting tracking about a month and 1/2 ago. While in Tahoe I realized if I took off a few ( like a 100) I could run faster, ride farther and seriously improve my golf game . So I am going for this challenge .You know what they say "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger".....

    calf 18
    thigh 29
    hip 48
    waist 47
    upper arm 17

    I will post my test results tomorrow morning...
  • Stefanie7125
    Stefanie7125 Posts: 462 Member
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    bump
  • TrinaJ11
    TrinaJ11 Posts: 159 Member
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    I'm in! Since it's pretty late, I'll post my measurements first thing in the morning if that's ok.
  • MrsSamB
    MrsSamB Posts: 144 Member
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    I'm in!

    Neck 13.5 on 06/28/12
    Waist 33.0 on 06/28/12
    Hips 44.0 on 06/28/12
    Body Fat % 37.7 on 06/28/12
    L Arm 12.0 on 06/28/12
    L Leg 24.0 on 06/28/12
    R Arm 12.5 on 06/28/12
    R Leg 24.2 on 06/28/12

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