Let's motivate each other! 4 week squat Challenge 6/12/13

kevrit
kevrit Posts: 4,329 Member
This is a motivational and support group so let's motivate and support each other through this challenge. It is not difficult and is geared for those who are not extremely active but want to start somewhere. I just completed the whole thing and at 57 years old, I lost 5 pounds of weight and several inches doing this challenge. I am re-starting it tomorrow 6/13/13 and thought if others want to join, I would start this thread. Remember, I am not a doctor, personal trainer, or physical therapist. I am just someone who wants to continue the benefits of this activity and encourage others to give it a go. Anyone game?? :tongue:

Here is the challenge:
Day 1 - 30
Day 2 - 35
Day 3 - 40
Day 4 - 45
Day 5 - Rest
Day 6 - 55
Day 7 - 60
Day 8 - 65
Day 9 - 70
Day 10 - Rest
Day 11 - 85
Day 12 - 90
Day 13 - 95
Day 14 - 100
Day 15 - Rest
Day 16 - 75
Day 17 - 85
Day 18 - 95
Day 19 - 105
Day 20 - Rest
Day 21 - 125
Day 22 - 130
Day 23 - 135
Day 24 - 140
Day 25 - Rest
Day 26 - 155
Day 27 - 165
Day 28 - 170
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  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,329 Member
    Day 1 30 squats done!
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,209 Member
    :bigsmile: Thanks for the challenge.....I'll join....marking my place for later, then I'll post my squats.


    :bigsmile: Barbie from NW Washington
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,209 Member
    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Day One---30 squats

    did them while walking the dogs.:bigsmile:
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,209 Member
    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Day One---30 squats
    Day Two----35 squats

    I did them while walking the dogs.:bigsmile:
  • TaraMcG87
    TaraMcG87 Posts: 4 Member
    Day one done :smile:

    Thanks for the challenge.
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,329 Member
    Thanks for joining everyone! I thought I was going to do this by myself! :ohwell:

    Day 2 - 35 squats done!
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,329 Member
    Here are my starting stats! I want to improve, (at least match) what I did the last time around:

    May 17, 2013 June 12, 2013 LOSS

    Weight: 197.4" 192.2 lbs. 5.2 pounds
    Waist: 38.75" 38.3 .45 "
    Hips: 43.5" 43.5" 0
    Right Thigh: 22" 21.5" .5
    Right Calf: 18 16.5" 1.5

    TOTAL LOSS! 5.2 pounds and 2.45 inches!
  • Joydriven
    Joydriven Posts: 46
    I'm in! Thanks for the challenge.
    Day 1 done. I did 30 modified push ups, too. Thinking of doing those although not sure how to increase those. Guess I'll just feel my way through those.
  • I'm in! I'll be checking in :)
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,329 Member
    Welcome to everyone! let's go for it!! :drinker:
  • bigcrystal123
    bigcrystal123 Posts: 246 Member
    I should try this challenge the one im doing is too advance for me right now
  • Did 35 on day 1 ( five extra) and will do the other 30 for day 2 following work today. :) Let's do this guys!!
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,209 Member
    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Day One---30 squats
    Day Two----35 squats
    Day Three---40 squats

    I did them while walking the dogs.:bigsmile:
  • Joydriven
    Joydriven Posts: 46
    Day 1 30 squats
    Day 2 35 squats. 35 push-ups :)
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,329 Member
    Great job everyone! The more the merrier! I did my 40 for today. Keep it up! :bigsmile:
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,209 Member
    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Day One---30 squats
    Day Two----35 squats
    Day Three---40 squats
    Day Four---45 squats

    I do my squats while walking the dogs.:bigsmile:
  • Felt the nice after squats effect today. Ready for day#3 40---i'm feeling the "challenge" now! ;) Let's stick with it guys. We can do this.
  • Rianne90
    Rianne90 Posts: 229 Member
    I'm joining this, I can always use a good challenge in my life :)
  • yanniejannie
    yanniejannie Posts: 1,090 Member
    OK!!!! Let's do this..........will do 45 for today!!! I think that's where you all are; I'll try.
    yanniejannie
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,329 Member
    Did my 45 for today. nice job everyone!
  • keepongoingnmw
    keepongoingnmw Posts: 371 Member
    Ok I will join if that's ok. Will do 45 today and be up to speed!
  • yanniejannie
    yanniejannie Posts: 1,090 Member
    45 done!!! and tomorrow is a rest day....?
  • ok I saw YannieJannie's post and thought I would do this. One of my goals was to do 25 - 50 Squats per day this month. I will give it my all... Since today is suppose to be rest day, I will start along with you tomorrow on Tuesday at 50 squats.

    Thanks Yanniejannie for the nudge...:wink:

    Connie
    (Colograndma)
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,329 Member
    You go people!! We have a good group! Today is a rest day, and tomorrow we begin again with 55. For you late joiners, start where you want, and you can split them into sets to make it easier. When I get up to the higher number, I split them up into sets of 20 to 25 and do them throughout the day. The idea is to get you moving! This is my second go round and I'm loving the accountability and routine of this challenge. Welcome everyone! :happy: :bigsmile: :flowerforyou:
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,209 Member
    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: this may be a rest day from squats, but for those of us who walk dogs, there is never any rest.

    :flowerforyou: I do my squats while walking the dogs so I do short sets of however many I can do while the dogs are sniffing----maybe 1 or maybe 20

    :bigsmile: Barbie
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,329 Member
    I know what you mean Barbie! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I am at work and just lugged 20 computers in boxes around! Guess I got my weight lifting done today! :wink: Too hot and humid here to walk. I will have to plug in my Wii to work out.
  • syedsaad
    syedsaad Posts: 156 Member
    all these 30 squats have to be in one go or can do 10-10-10 .... not very good qith squats :S
  • Day#4 45. Great job everybody! :)
  • yanniejannie
    yanniejannie Posts: 1,090 Member
    bump
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,209 Member
    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Day One---30 squats
    Day Two----35 squats
    Day Three---40 squats
    Day Four---45 squats
    Day Five---rest day from squats but lots of dog walking
    Day Six--55 squats

    I do my squats while walking the dogs....a few at a time while the dogs are sniffing at something :bigsmile:
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