Nishi Warriors ~ Finding Strength From Within

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  • Oh i did the bear walk extra last week! That is by far my least favorite, it just makes my wrists hurt, & i even watched the video again to make sure i was doing it right. I'm going to try to do the extra calorie burn tomorrow for the bonus since i am off work. And if it ever stops raining in pa i will do andp extra walk, but my current walk route outside is under water.. Swim bonus? haha! Great job everyone for doing the challenge so far!!
  • LoveLiveLift
    LoveLiveLift Posts: 459 Member
    Hey team! I'll be compiling the points and sending them to Gary this week. On Sunday, please send me a PM with your weight, how many times the extra challenges were done, as well if you met the weekly challenge (water, staying under cal goal), and the daily exercise challenge. Thanks!! You guys all rock!
  • i suppose this is where im supposed to post that i want innn:)
  • laurielou04
    laurielou04 Posts: 231 Member
    welcome!!!!
  • christmre
    christmre Posts: 109 Member
    wow, did today's exercises, looking forward to that rest day on Sunday :)
  • LoveLiveLift
    LoveLiveLift Posts: 459 Member
    wow, did today's exercises, looking forward to that rest day on Sunday :)

    You and me both!! I've been getting my sister to do the exercises with me too!! She doesn't have MFP but she's been loving the challenge.
  • luckyduck768
    luckyduck768 Posts: 40 Member
    First I just wanted to say we are doing fantastic team!!!! I did the bear walk only once last week, but that will hopefully change this week! I have been staying really active this week and have gone over 1000 calories burned twice. I also, although I am not posting every day, am keeping up with the daily challenges!
  • laurielou04
    laurielou04 Posts: 231 Member
    Hey everybody! time to private message me your new weights / if you did the daily challenges/ weekly challenges / mini challenges

    please include the number of times you did the mini challenge since the bonus points for that is based on how many times it is done :)

    great job team!
  • megsaroo
    megsaroo Posts: 162 Member
    Hey guys! I just sent this to Lauren, but I wanted to send all of you my update for the week! Sorry I've been MIA.

    Monday: Did the challenge, drank water water, stayed under calories. Also ran/walked 3.15 miles for a bonus point!
    Tues: skipped the challenge (made up for it on Wed), did water, stayed under calories.
    Wed: Did Day 2 and Day 3 challenge, drank water, stayed under calories. Also ran/walked 3.32 miles for a bonus point!
    Thurs: Did Day 4 challenge, drank water, stayed under calories. Also ran/walked 3.12 miles for a bonus point!
    Fri: skipped challenge, but drank water and stayed under calories
    Saturday: skipped challenge (made up on Sunday), drank water and stayed under calories.
    Sunday (counts as my Saturday): Day 6 challenge and ran 3.16 miles for bonus point!

    Also, I wanted to apologize for skipping the Day 5 workout. Friday I was just exhausted and couldn't do it. Plus the lower body workouts are usually the hardest for me so I wimped out. I think I might make Fridays my rest day and make Sat my Day 5 and Sun my Day 6 for the challenge. Is that allowed?

    I hope you are all doing well on the challenge and let's keep encouraging each other. I can't believe we are halfway done! We can totally do this!!!! Good luck my fellow Nishi Warriors!
  • laurielou04
    laurielou04 Posts: 231 Member
    Hey guys! I just sent this to Lauren, but I wanted to send all of you my update for the week! Sorry I've been MIA.

    Monday: Did the challenge, drank water water, stayed under calories. Also ran/walked 3.15 miles for a bonus point!
    Tues: skipped the challenge (made up for it on Wed), did water, stayed under calories.
    Wed: Did Day 2 and Day 3 challenge, drank water, stayed under calories. Also ran/walked 3.32 miles for a bonus point!
    Thurs: Did Day 4 challenge, drank water, stayed under calories. Also ran/walked 3.12 miles for a bonus point!
    Fri: skipped challenge, but drank water and stayed under calories
    Saturday: skipped challenge (made up on Sunday), drank water and stayed under calories.
    Sunday (counts as my Saturday): Day 6 challenge and ran 3.16 miles for bonus point!

    Also, I wanted to apologize for skipping the Day 5 workout. Friday I was just exhausted and couldn't do it. Plus the lower body workouts are usually the hardest for me so I wimped out. I think I might make Fridays my rest day and make Sat my Day 5 and Sun my Day 6 for the challenge. Is that allowed?

    I hope you are all doing well on the challenge and let's keep encouraging each other. I can't believe we are halfway done! We can totally do this!!!! Good luck my fellow Nishi Warriors!

    that is allowed...that is just what was recommended. you can pick whichever day as your day of rest :)

    and as a general reminder...week 3 exercises are up on gary's blog :)
  • LoveLiveLift
    LoveLiveLift Posts: 459 Member
    Just finished wk 3 day 1. Also, did 20 high plank to low plank for the mini-challenge this week. So happy that we don't have burpees this time!! :laugh: Those things were the death of me last week. Planning on heading to the gym after class tonight as well.

    Keep it up, warriors! We're kicking butt!!
  • laurielou04
    laurielou04 Posts: 231 Member
    Via Gary this am: For all you hardcore September Challengers I have a mini-challenge for this week! High Plank to Low Plank! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anVtEmyTIas&feature=youtube_gdata_player It's harder than it looks and at the same time its not as hard as you think! The challenge is to successfully do 100 of these in this week. 20 a day will get you there by friday. You can even do 10 in the a.m. and 10 in the p.m. Let me know what you think. I have posted the video on my blog as well for easy access. www.mfpchallenges.blogspot.com some of you are still requesting videos. Every video is listed here on my blog! Good luck and let's see those planks! This is great for strengthening lower back and core! RAISE YOUR SPEARS! WOO HOO We're almost halfway through September! 240's here I come!
  • christmre
    christmre Posts: 109 Member
    just finished week 3, day 1. Tired, but I think I'm doing better :)
  • laurielou04
    laurielou04 Posts: 231 Member
    done with week 3 day 1 :)
  • laurielou04
    laurielou04 Posts: 231 Member
    I will start posting this on here each week...but they are still on gary's blog...he also had linked videos of how to do the exercises to his blog

    http://mfpchallenges.blogspot.com/

    SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE
    WEEK 3 –PYGMY SERIES (Advanced)

    Week Three Daily Exercise Challenge
    Each team member that completes their daily exercise challenge receives one point, if all team
    members complete each daily exercise for all 6 days the team is then awarded an additional 5 Bonus
    Points.

    Welcome to Week 3 you are the PYGYMY TRIBE it’s time to see what you are really made of! You wanna be a BUSHMEN one day right?
    Make modifications as necessary and use water bottles, soup cans or my favorite Tomato Juice cans as weights! They really do work!

    Day 1 - 10 Globe Jumps, 10 Burpees, 25 Toe Touches, 25 Squat Kicks, 2 mile walk, jog, run

    Day 2 – 2 sets of 15 swimmer presses, 2 sets of 15 wood chops, 2 sets of 21’s, 2 sets of 15 lawnmowers

    Day 3 - 10 Globe Jumps, 10 Burpees, 25 Toe Touches, 25 Squat Kicks, 2 mile walk, jog, run

    Day 4 - 2 sets of 15 swimmer presses, 2 sets of 15 wood chops, 2 sets of 21’s, 2 sets of 15 lawnmowers

    Day 5 - 10 Globe Jumps, 10 Burpees, 25 Toe Touches, 25 Squat Kicks, 2 mile walk, jog, run

    Day 6 - 2 sets of 15 swimmer presses, 2 sets of 15 wood chops, 2 sets of 21’s, 2 sets of 15 lawnmowers

    Day 7 – REST YOU DESERVED IT! BTW If you did all the walking congratulations you completed 6 miles. A 5k is only 3.1 You've now walked 2 5K's this week! See I knew you could do it!

    *******Please watch the videos as they may differ from your version of the exercise!*********

    Week Two Weekly Team Challenge

    Same water and calories challenge plus 500 crunches/sit ups for the entire week! No groaning you can do this!
    Make sure you perform abdominal stretches after the crunches. They are key to a quick painless recovery. You can do the crunches anyway you want 100 a day, 50 in the a.m. 50 at night or all 500 in one day. Its up to you!


    *Modification for Burpees - get down on the floor on your hands and knees (four on the floor) and then quickly go to standing position and raise your hands above your head and then immediately return to the 4 on the floor position and repeat.


    SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE
    WEEK 3 – BUSHMEN SERIES (Advanced)

    Week THREE Daily Exercise Challenge

    Each team member that completes their daily exercise challenge receives one point, if all team
    members complete each daily exercise for all 6 days the team is then awarded an additional 5 Bonus
    Points.

    Welcome to Week 3 you are at the 1/2 way mark! RAISE YOUR SPEARS! Make sure you begin each exercise challenge with a 4 minute tabata workout.

    THIS IS ANOTHER SPARTAN 300 Cardio Workout Series.
    Attempt to do all of these series at one time. If possible do not break these up along the day.

    Day 1 - 50 Toe Touches, 50 Crunches, 50 Windshield Wipers, 50 Kick Squats (don’t pop those knee joints), 50 Globe jumps (each jump up counts as one), 50 Lunges (25 each leg)

    Day 2 - 3 sets of 15 Swimmer’s Presses, 3 sets of 21’s, 3 sets of 15 Dumbbell Chest Fly’s, 3 Sets of 15 Lawnmowers, 3 sets of Tricep Kickbacks, 3 sets of 15 Woodchops, 30 Pushups (modified if needed)

    Day 3 - 50 Toe Touches, 50 Crunches, 50 Windshield Wipers, 50 Kick Squats (don’t pop those knee joints), 50 Globe jumps (each jump up counts as one), 50 Lunges (25 each leg)

    Day 4 - 3 sets of 15 Swimmer’s Presses, 3 sets of 21’s, 3 sets of 15 Dumbbell Chest Fly’s, 3 Sets of 15 Lawnmowers, 3 sets of Tricep Kickbacks, 3 sets of 15 Woodchops, 30 Pushups (modified if needed)

    Day 5 - 50 Toe Touches, 50 Crunches, 50 Windshield Wipers, 50 Kick Squats (don’t pop those knee joints), 50 Globe jumps (each jump up counts as one), 50 Lunges (25 each leg)

    Day 6 - 3 sets of 15 Swimmer’s Presses, 3 sets of 21’s, 3 sets of 15 Dumbbell Chest Fly’s, 3 Sets of 15 Lawnmowers, 3 sets of Tricep Kickbacks, 3 sets of Woodchops, 30 Pushups (modified if needed)

    Day 7 – REST YOU DESERVE IT! Week 3 we’re are stepping it up to another level! BE PSYCHED!

    *******Please watch the videos as they may differ from your version of the exercise!*********

    Week Three Weekly Team Challenge
    Same water and calories challenge plus walk, run, jog 5 miles this week all at once. No break , No stopping!
  • christmre
    christmre Posts: 109 Member
    did my week three day two, stayed under calories and drank all my water.
  • megsaroo
    megsaroo Posts: 162 Member
    Did Week 3, Day 1 and Day 2 today. I totally forgot about the up and down planks! I'll try to get started on them so I can hit the 100. Also, I plan to run the 5 miles tomrrow.

    Also, note to self - NEVER try to do the challenge exercises before my normal workout. I did the challenge first and then went to run and really struggled because my body was already so tired! At least I did it and better luck next time!
  • laurielou04
    laurielou04 Posts: 231 Member
    bump
  • megsaroo
    megsaroo Posts: 162 Member
    Did Week 3, Day 3 - pygmy this time. I did an ab class at the gym, so I couldn't find the strength to be a Bushmen today. Hope everyone is doing well :)
  • laurielou04
    laurielou04 Posts: 231 Member
    just did day 4...skipped yesterday...will try to make it up over the weekend...not sure yet...ive been nursing a cold and just trying to do as much as i can do.

    on another note....super proud of all of us! we are doing awesome!!!
  • LoveLiveLift
    LoveLiveLift Posts: 459 Member
    just did day 4...skipped yesterday...will try to make it up over the weekend...not sure yet...ive been nursing a cold and just trying to do as much as i can do.

    on another note....super proud of all of us! we are doing awesome!!!

    I hope you feel better soon!!
  • laurielou04
    laurielou04 Posts: 231 Member
    thanks...seems like the only time i don't feel that sick is when i work out or the time right after I do (maybe it clears me up temporarily????) ...a bit odd but def makes me want to work out :)
  • laurielou04
    laurielou04 Posts: 231 Member
    hey its that time again...please message me your new weight and if you did the challenges/mini challenge :)
  • LoveLiveLift
    LoveLiveLift Posts: 459 Member
    Hey guys! Here's our exercises/challenges for the week...

    SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE
    WEEK 4 –PYGMY SERIES

    Week 4 Daily Exercise Challenge
    Each team member that completes their daily exercise challenge receives one point, if all team
    members complete each daily exercise for all 6 days the team is then awarded an additional 5 Bonus
    Points.

    Welcome to Week 4 you are the PYGMY TRIBE it’s time to push yourself! Make modifications as
    necessary and use water bottles, soup cans or my favorite Tomato Juice cans as weights! They really do work!

    Day 1 - 2 minute bear walk, 100 Jumping Jacks, 100 Crunches, 35 Split Squats, 2 mile walk, jog, run

    Day 2 – 3 sets of 15 swimmer presses, 3 sets of 15 wood chops, 3 sets of 21’s, 3 sets of 15 lawnmowers

    Day 3 - 2 minute bear walk, 100 Jumping Jacks, 100 Crunches, 35 Split Squats, 2 mile walk, jog, run

    Day 4 - 3 sets of 15 swimmer presses, 3 sets of 15 wood chops, 3 sets of 21’s, 3 sets of 15 lawnmowers

    Day 5 - 2 minute bear walk, 100 Jumping Jacks, 50 Crunches, 35 Split Squats, 2 mile walk, jog, run

    Day 6 - 3 sets of 15 swimmer presses, 3 sets of 15 wood chops, 3 sets of 21’s, 3 sets of 15 lawnmowers

    Day 7 – REST YOU DESERVED IT!


    Weekly Team Challenge - as a combined team effort attempt to reach a goal of an additional 2000 crunches. For a team of 10 that would be an additional 200 crunches per team member over a span of 6 days! As always water, calories!



    SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE
    WEEK 4 – BUSHMEN SERIES (Advanced)

    Week FOUR Daily Exercise Challenge

    Each team member that completes their daily exercise challenge receives one point, if all team
    members complete each daily exercise for all 6 days the team is then awarded an additional 5 Bonus
    Points.

    Welcome to Week 2 you are the BUSHMEN it’s time to push yourself! Make sure you begin each exercise challenge with a 4 minute tabata workout.

    Day 1 - 3 minute bearwalk, 100 Toe Touches, 100 Crunches, 100 Jumping Jacks, 50 Burpees (they’re back), 40 Windshield Wipers, 50 Split Squats (don’t feel like you have to jump)

    Day 2 - 3 sets of 15 Swimmer’s Presses, 3 sets of 21’s, 3 sets of 15 Dumbbell Chest Fly’s, 3 Sets of 15 Lawnmowers, 3 sets of Tricep Kickbacks, 3 sets of 15 Woodchops, 30 Pushups (modified if needed)

    Day 3 - 3 minute bearwalk, 100 Toe Touches, 100 Crunches, 100 Jumping Jacks, 50 Burpees (they’re back), 40 Windshield Wipers, 50 Split Squats (don’t feel like you have to jump)

    Day 4 - 3 sets of 15 Swimmer’s Presses, 3 sets of 21’s, 3 sets of 15 Dumbbell Chest Fly’s, 3 Sets of 15 Lawnmowers, 3 sets of Tricep Kickbacks, 3 sets of 15 Woodchops, 30 Pushups (modified if needed)

    Day 5 - 3 minute bearwalk, 100 Toe Touches, 100 Crunches, 100 Jumping Jacks, 50 Burpees (they’re back), 40 Windshield Wipers, 50 Split Squats (don’t feel like you have to jump)


    Day 6 - 3 sets of 15 Swimmer’s Presses, 3 sets of 21’s, 3 sets of 15 Dumbbell Chest Fly’s, 3 Sets of 15 Lawnmowers, 3 sets of Tricep Kickbacks, 3 sets of Woodchops, 30 Pushups (modified if needed)

    Day 7 – REST YOU DESERVE IT! Week 4 we’re are stepping it up to another level!Raise those spears!

    *******Please watch the videos as they may differ from your version of the exercise!*********

    Week Four Weekly Team Challenge
    Same water and calories challenge plus Walk, Run or Jog a 5K this week.(3.1 miles) Each team member needs to do an additional 400 crunches for this week! If you have a full team of 10 people that is an additional 4000 crunches. You hate me now but you'll love me come October!
  • cmpettey
    cmpettey Posts: 221 Member
    I did 150 extra crunches today. :0
  • LoveLiveLift
    LoveLiveLift Posts: 459 Member
    I did 150 extra crunches today. :0

    Great job! Let us know how those muscles feel tomorrow!! :) I think mine are weak because all the crunches in the regular workout are making me sore.
  • laurielou04
    laurielou04 Posts: 231 Member
    hey...just want to check in and see how everyone is doing?

    this week wasn't too good for me. I will try to get more in next week!

    Hope everyone is doing great. :)
  • megsaroo
    megsaroo Posts: 162 Member
    Hey warriors,

    This week has been particularly bad for me, especially the weekend - lots of eating/drinking. My life got a little busy, so I made less (ie no) time to workout and that spiraled into not watching what I was eating. I'm going to really try to step it up this week, especially after I saw the scale this morning...Let's support each other for this one last week of our challenge!!! We are almost there!
  • laurielou04
    laurielou04 Posts: 231 Member
    hey everybody...time to message me your new weights and if you did the daily challenges/mini challenge again
  • LoveLiveLift
    LoveLiveLift Posts: 459 Member
    This is a new week and I know we can do it!! :smile:

    The weekly exercises aren't up yet so I will post them as soon as we get them.

    I hope you all have an awesome Monday!!
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