Daily Random-100 in April Challenge!

I'm here!!!! Just have had trouble finding the time to post.

Let me update my progress for the past few days. I tried the twisted mountain climbers. I got to 40 and started having pain. It wasn't the good kind of pain, and since I had a c-section less than 4 months ago, I decided to stop right there with that one

I did the bicep curls yesterday. I used only 2.5 lb weights, so I could easily do the 100. I tried the plank today.... I knew this would be hard for me. I did 50 seconds and then another 50 seconds. I will try again later because I know those are so good for building core strength....a major need for me!!!

See you all tomorrow!!

Just completed the plank and to my surprise and no small amount of pain:) I was able to hold it for almost exactly 2 minutes. Lets not do that one again:) Actually the plank is viewed by many as an excellent core strengthener. LIfe is good.

Wow, you guys did really good on the plank!
I got around the 40-70s mark on the plank .. but I tried it 5 different times to make up for not getting to 1OO :P
I'll have to work on strengthening my core a bit more.
Lunges, I loooooved! The burn felt good, though I know I'll be feeling real sore tomorrow though.

Did my 100 lunges each leg but did it in sets of 25 to 30 each time with some chest flies in between. Good for developing more balance too.

I'll probably be absent for the next few days or so (possibly a week?). I'm starting to really fall behind in my studies, so I'll be limiting my time on MFP unfortunately. Stay dedicated to the challenge guys, and have fun!

v2Fireko...Good luck with your studies! See you back here soon

WolffEarl.... you're doing awesome!!

Partcho.... I hope you're still around, and can't wait to see what you have in store for us next!

I completed the reverse crunches....they weren't as bad as I thought they'd be, but I'm never sure if I'm really doing them right

So this morning decided to step it up a bit, so did 100 lunges each leg (sore but to prove it:), 100 military presses, 100 reverse crunches, 100 biceps curls, plank for 2 min, then 1 min, 100 twisted mountain climbers. Took 40 minutes. Good honest sweat:)

Dab, good to see you are still doing these.

Partcho. Where you at, young lady. WE need those challenges:)

Earl....you are unbelievable!!! Do you want to make up challenges for the next few days?

Can do (assuming Partcho is unable to post some). Some of these might be hard (I know they will be for me, but shall do the best I can).
4/17/11 100 wall squats with jump up (no weights). VIsualize a spot about 3 to 5 inches (can also place a piece of tape there) above your finger tips on the wall. Go into regular squat, then jump up to reach that point. Back down into squat. Rinse/repeat. (Whole body, it will burn)
4/18/11 100 Back extensions> Lie on floor on belly. Raise chest off floor. For extra challenge try also raising feet slightly off floor. (Core)
4/19/11 100 (total) front/side/bend over lateral raises.. Take a comfortable weight. Raise arms straight to front, then side. For bend over raises. lean forward and lift arms to side. (For deltoids: Front/back/middle)
4/20/11 100 seconds of burpees: (I know I will probably need to do these in 2 50 second shifts). Do with or without pushup included. Those are killer. (Whole body/core)
4/21/11 100 Lying down dumb bell press: Lie on back, pillow under head, arms at 90 º from body, Elbows at 90 degrees, push up whatever weights you are holding straight up, return, do not let arms rest on ground. I normally try to use weights that allow me to do about 20 -25 in one go. (Great for chest)
4/22/11 100 Elbow to Knee Crunch
4/23/11 THis is a combo: 100 Squat to curl to shoulder press. Pick comfortable weight for each arm. Stand. GO into squat, straighten, do curl with both biceps simultaneously, then raise weights into shoulder press, lower weights, arms back to starting positions. Ready for next squat. (Again, I will be lucky if I can do that in 4 sets).
Hope this is clear enough. Enjoy.. Don't hate me:)

Alright, first challenge complete, did 40, 30 sec break, then 10, 20 second break, then 35, then 20 more, 30 seconds later. Yep, it burns. Amazing how much difference it makes to have to jump on top of the squats. Heart pumping, sweat dripping. LIfe is good.

Completed back extensions yesterday. TOugher than they look. Did my 100 lateral, front and back raises (combined ) this morning.Need three sets to get those done. My deltoids are glad it is over:)

My sister is in town this week for the holiday, so finding time to work out has been even more of a challenge than usual.... today I caught up a little bit. I got the squat jumps and back extensions done. I hope to be able to add the shoulder raises on to tomorrow's activity..... if the burpees don't kill me first LOL

Got my 100 chest flies done this morning and went right into the crunches. Oh it was painful but a good pain.
Dab I hope you are hanging in there. Be well.

I'm here!!! I only did 20 burpees, but I felt 'em

I did the chest presses yesterday and I've started the crunches for today!

I've begun to think about our plan for next week. I will post it later today or tomorrow!

That is awesome. Good for you.

I came up with a plan for next week...not quite as challenging as yours Earl, but maybe you can use heavier weights to make the moves more challenging.
4/24 step ups
4/25 bent over rows
4/26 chest fly
4/27 leg lifts for abs
4/28 plie squats
4/29 high knees...for 100 seconds. repeat as many times as possible
4/30 arnold press


I hope this looks ok.

This looks awesome. Something to look forward to. Thanks. Will look up what a plie squat and arnold press looks like, the rest are familiar.
Also just my squat-curl-shoulder press combo. Did them in bunches of 30 with 25 lbs weights in each hand. About 90 sec breaks in between. That got the heart racing and sweat running.

I have some catching up to do after the holiday weekend. So far today, I've done the squat, curl, presses and the step ups. Later I'm going to try to get in the rows and chest flies, so that I'm all up to speed. I'll check back in later and let you know if I got it done!