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I'm in!!! It's going to be tough!!
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Where are you feeling the soreness? In the thighs or in the shins? If it is the shins, shin splints aren't uncommon, can get them from running too much too soon, or maybe you're trainers aren't right for your running gait. One of these is probably more likely than the other? So play around with it see if it helps. As for…
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The plank is a really good exercise to do, for core, and it works your quads, and pecs, and biceps, and everything just to hold yourself in that position. Easy to do if you don't think about it. So maybe put something on TV and watch, or listen to a song and try and hold it for that long. It is very effective, and such an…
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Challenge Complete... Got up to 21 without stopping, from then on, Ouchy!! Good challenge!! :)
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I'm in!! Infact, I'm going to aim to do them now... This is going to hurt :)
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Hi there. Sounds like the classes (especially spin) are very lower body focused, and the cardio, whether it be the treadmill, bike or elliptical, are also very lower body focused, thats the way cardio is. So it will build up your legs. If you are wanting to balance it out, maybe when you go to the gym just do some simple…
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What's your name? Andie Where do you live? England What are your food vices/ cheats? Chocolate... everytime (especially with all the ones around at Christmas) What do you think is holding you back from being in your TOP shape? Motivation, denial... What's your favorite exercise? I used to play basketball, really enjoyed…
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I'm in. It's going to be hard. Planks hurt. For everyone doing plank on your elbows, here is a Plank tip for everyone out there, place your hands flat on the floor infront of you, if you interlock your hands on clench your fists it takes the tension out of your abs and into your arms, so try and relax your upper body and…
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Well done. That is a fantastic time :) Bet you are pleased. I wanted to do the Faversham 10K for a few years, just never quite put in the time to do the training pre event. Is a beautiful course I hear. Well done though :)
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Not anywhere near the league of some in here - at the lower end of guns, maybe water pistols?
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You don't necessarily have to lift the heavy weights to get the results you need, just if you are doing lighter weights (that still challenge you) do more repititions of them. So do a few more sets than you would with the heavy weights. :)
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I'm just about to start week two and I'd love some friends to help keep me in check - add away!
