WEEK 5 RESULTS........WEEK 6 CHALLENGE
Sheri869
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Dolphins rising to the top once again
Thank you Sheri for another week of beasting ourselves.... You rock!
Well done to everyone still in at this point...
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Wasn't my flexibility goal but my squatting has improved quite a lot since starting this challenge. Every time I speak to a pupil in my class I squat, I now keep my heels to the floor.
With the flexibility I can now get my legs wider and lean slightly closer to my knee.0 -
Another great week everyone - and well done to those Dolphins!
However, although Sharks may have slipped down a little further on the team placings this week, we did have FIVE Sharks in the Top Ten and no drop-outs :happy: THAT is something to shout out! PROUD TO BE A SHARK! :bigsmile:
Thanks for another week that will push us Sheri :flowerforyou:0 -
Since starting this challenge my knees don't hurt as much. My legs and knees hurt from the being diabetic. My knees swell and hurt some days so bad I can't but hobbly around...The stretching has helped the pain and the stiffness 100%.
Thank you Sheri, for giving of your self to help this miss placed toy..LOL
Very Grateful:flowerforyou:0 -
Since I started this challenge and doing all the stretching I feel like all my joints seam to be moving a little more smoothly. My knees haven't been hurting too much any more either.0
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All my stretch training is coming back to me - I've remembered how to breathe into a stretch and how to relax into a stretch. I can almost get me face to the floor now - just need to work on my posture and form.0
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I used to get tendinitis all the time running... I bought myself a foam roller but did not use it up to this challenge.
It was hard (core wise) to use it in all the different routine positions, I can get through the stretching routine now, and I started running again, very slow and progressive, but so far so good!0 -
I can hold crane for 7 seconds (I couldn't get up into it and never have been able to) also my down dog looks awesome, my heels are nearly to the floor - I'm unsure if this will ever happen just with my height / torso - but I noticed that my shoulders hold this a lot stronger than before and I can stay in it for a lot longer!
and to the two new wolverines
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YAY DOLPHINS!!!!! We swim AND we conquer!!! FANTASTIC week to my teamates hypallage & tabbydog for being the top "losers" and also to the eight others who worked hard to earn their spots!!! GOOD JOB!:drinker: :drinker:
Welcome GrandmaJackie & AprilStar480 to the DOLPHINS!
I have found that stretching (3x per day) has really helped my back & hips!!!0 -
I can now get my fingertips on the ground which is amazing since my hamstring pull is acting up again.0
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:bigsmile: :bigsmile: keep up the smoking burns!
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I'm working on forward fold and seated wide-angle. To be honest, I haven't seen much improvement in the seated wide-angle, but I can definitely fold further down with my legs straighter...
I'll keep trying!0 -
Dear Wolverines- I am so happy to be part of your team now; although I miss my Gecko friends:( Could someone please send me the link to the Wolverine page. I tried to find it, but I couldn't post a comment.0
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oh and a note about stretching...I am slowly getting where I want to be. It was hard for me to touch my toes without bending my knees, but now I can; YAY for me:) now for the rest of the challenge I am challenging myself to see if I can start touching more that my fingers to the ground...a challenge within a challenge:blushing:0
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Since starting the challenge, I notice my hips aren't hurting as much. I'm working on my hamstring flexibility, but in doing so, I've been loosening up my entire lower body, which I'm loving! My heels are getting closer to the ground during downward dog and I know I'll make that goal before the end of the challenge.0
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Is HIIT optional this week?0
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I have succeded in touching my toes with my knees locked!!!!! (Feet about 18" apart). I work with in an office of women who can do this easily...but now I can do it too!!!! I am working on narrower stance and touching floor with an extended fist. I have a weighted bar I use to help stretch. Feels good!!!!!0
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Noooo sorry...the HIIT isn't optional...it is part of the weeks challenge...
I'm loving all these Stretching successes!!! Some of you guys have really made some BIG progress!!! That's So Cool!! as for mine...I can tell I'm getting my legs quite a bit further apart in the straddle...but I'm still working on lowering my chest towards the floor - I feel a little bit of success but no where near where I want just yet....still plugging away at it!!0 -
so far im doing pretty good with my stretching, im able to reach my feet and grab it with one hand and really close to grab it with the other hand, I just got to keep working on it and the challenges r making me get to my goal little by little, thanks sherie your the best...
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I've noticed a significant increase in the flexibility of my knees and hamstrings. Great news on the knees, as the left is still a little stiffer after the surgery. I'm really pleased with the progress. Slow but steady... 0
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I have to admit ... I absolutely HATED the stretching parts of the challenge in the first few weeks, but although not exactly loving it yet, I don't mind it now! (Is that progress? :laugh: ) Maybe I am liking it more now that I DO see some results :happy: - I can now straddle my legs wider and although I am not yet at getting myself down to knee height when reaching forward (my goal) I am certainly getting closer. My head is almost down to knee height when I stretch over my legs, but stretching forwards is harder somehow (must be that stomach getting in the way :laugh: ) Seeing real progress though - and even find myself going OVER the number of required minutes of stretching sometimes :noway: - would NEVER have done that at the beginning!:blushing:0
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My aim was to be able to bend over and touch my toes while standing without bending my knees! I have never been able to to it from right back when I was a little girl :mad:
I have enjoyed the stretching aspect of the challenge and find that my flexibility is improving. I can now stand with my feet slightly apart and touch my toes ... much better than I have ever done .... and I am working on being able to do it with my feet together ... and I think I will make it :drinker:0 -
FYI:
I did not know that the Avocado was a fruit. All this time I have been using them as a veggie..CRazY
New study says it is proven to help prevent hearts attacks in diabetic people, and helps with inflammation in the body. May also be good for people with RA..also staves off hunger for longer periods of time.
The avocado has many other health properties. This is so good to know, I love them!
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I am enjoying the stretching quite a bit. It's a nice way to slow down and do something for myself. I think it's awesome that my kids are copying me and joining me on the floor! My hamstrings are definitely looser, and it feels like I am living in my body more. Less stiffness- more awareness. Thanks Sheri! It's great to me more well-rounded. :flowerforyou:0
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My flexibility goal was to get knees closer to the floor while sitting in butterfly position. I have noticed a difference and I can sit in half lotus pose much easier. I still have a way to go, but the daily stretching is definitely helping!0
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So I will have to say that after 5-6 weeks of stretching progress I don't have a lot of progress! LOL I think being pregnant one keeps me from pushing a ton due to being hyper mobile but I will say it has kept me from being so stiff I can't move so that is some sort of progress right! atleast i am not going backwards!0
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I am another one that feels like I'm not seeing much progress. There are some stretches that I can say I'm able to go deeper into but not the stretch that I put down for my goal. I'll keep going though! Still plenty of time to see some difference.0
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My flexibility goal is to touch my hand flat to the floor standing straight legged. I can now touch all but the very back of my palm to the floor....woooohooo!0
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With the stretching I've noticed my back feels better more often... I don't feel like I'm locking up as much0
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My goal was to put my hands flat on the floor when touching my toes. When I made this goal I thought I could easily touch my toes. I as wrong. Now I'm closer to touching my toes for longer periods of time. I've also learned to use the stretch time as a time to decompress and let out the tension of the day.0
