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MONDAY (April 29) MINI CHALLENGE
200 ARM CIRCLES Here’s how to do them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KPD7Mr7Yjk If this is your second (or more) time doing these, try to beat your previous # by 5 or 10! Be sure to brag when you’re done! Great for round shoulders. Break them up. Use weights, use no weights, make big circles, or make small circles. It…
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WEEKEND (Dec 14-15) MINI CHALLENGE
100 SIDE BENDS Stand with feet hip-width apart. Raise your arms straight up toward the sky. Slowly lean to the right, keeping your hips and legs in a stationary position. Rotate as far as you can and then move back to center. Repeat the move on the other side (that counts as one). If you’re new to this exercise, try it…
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FRIDAY (Dec. 13) MINI CHALLENGE
300 MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS While in the push-up position, alternate bringing your knees toward your chest. Here’s how to do them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI8u58hPam4 We’re counting in singles today, so every time a knee comes up to your chest, that counts as one. If this is your second (or more) time doing these, try to…
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THURSDAY (Dec 12) MINI CHALLENGE(w/super challenge option)
100 PUSHUPS! (Any kind count. If you need to do them against the wall or on your knees, that’s fine) * Super Challenge Option: 10 pushups (any kind count) followed immediately by 10 Supermans -- Here is how to do them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cc6UVRS7PW4 Repeat for a total of 10 sets.
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WEDNESDAY (Dec. 11) MINI CHALLENGE
300 JUMPING JACKS! Here’s how to do them: http://www.ehow.com/how_2090000_do-ajumping-jacks.html Are you just getting started or do you have knee problems? Try these low-impact jacks http://www.ehow.com/how_4515556_do-low-impact-jumping-jacks.html 300 is a lot! Break them up if you need to! Post once to accept and post…
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TUESDAY (Dec. 10) MINI CHALLENGE
150 PLIE SQUATS Here’s how to do them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crfTgRbq4lg Post once to accept and post back before midnight once completed.
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MONDAY (Dec. 9) MINI CHALLENGE
200 ARM CIRCLES Here’s how to do them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KPD7Mr7Yjk If this is your second (or more) time doing these, cut the number of reps in half and try to add heavier weight! Be sure to brag when you’re done! Great for round shoulders. Break them up if you need to.
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WEEKEND (Dec. 7-8) MINI CHALLENGE
5- SIX INCH AND HOLDS Here’s how to do them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LIs0zNxY6A Laying on the ground, raise both legs 6 inches from the ground and hold for 30 seconds. Repeat five times. Post once to accept and post back before midnight on Sunday when completed!
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FRIDAY (Dec. 6) MINI CHALLENGE
100 SIDELYING ADDUCTOR LEG LIFTS and 100 SIDELYING ABDUCTOR LEG LIFTS Here’s how to do the adductor lifts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-4stp0H07c Here’s how to do the abductor lifts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Wjn62G7XPk Great for the inner and outer thighs! 50 of each on the right and then 50 of each on the left.…
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THURSDAY (Dec. 5) MINI CHALLENGE
200 QUADRUPED HIP EXTENSIONS These are great for toning up your rear-end! You can do these without any weights, throw on an ankle weight if you have them, or place a dumbbell (or even a can of vegetables) behind your knee. Here’s how to do them http://exercise.about.com/od/exerciseworkouts/ss/bestbuttexercis.htm That is…
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WEDNESDAY (Dec. 4) MINI CHALLENGE
100 CALF RAISES! Here’s how to do them: http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/standing-calf-raises Be sure to brag when you’re done! Level 1: From floor Level 2: Heels hanging off any kind of step Level 3: Add weights in your hands just hanging at your sides. No weights? Get creative! DEFINITELY stretch…
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TUESDAY (Dec. 3) MINI CHALLENGE
100 LUNGES! Here’s how to do them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2n58m2i4jg Try to challenge yourself and grab some weights. No weight? Grab anything a little heavy! Feel free to break these up. BE SURE TO ALTERNATE LEGS (50 on the left and 50 on the right). Post once to accept and be sure to come back and tell us what…
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MONDAY (Dec. 2) MINI CHALLENGE
50 DUMBBELL SHOULDER PRESSES Here’s how to do them. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-aVuyhvLHU If this is your second (or more) time doing these, try to add heavier weights. Don’t have weights? Grab some canned vegetables or a couple bottles of water. Post once to accept and be sure to come back and tell us what you did!
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WEEKEND (Nov. 30-Dec.1) MINI CHALLENGE
150 LEG LIFTS Here’s how to do them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHSIerbp-CE If this is your second (or more) time doing these, try to beat your previous # by 5 or 10! Be sure to brag when you’re done!
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THURSDAY (Thanksgiving) MINI CHALLENGE
5 – 30-SECOND WALL SITS Here’s how to do them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-wV4Venusw Great for legs and core and the best part is, you can do them anywhere... Heck, you can do them in the kitchen! :) Post once to accept and post back after completed!
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WEDNESDAY (Nov. 27) MINI CHALLENGE
300 JUMPING JACKS! Here’s how to do them: http://www.ehow.com/how_2090000_do-ajumping-jacks.html Are you just getting started or do you have knee problems? Try these low-impact jacks http://www.ehow.com/how_4515556_do-low-impact-jumping-jacks.html 300 is a lot! Break them up if you need to! Post once to accept and post…
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TUESDAY (Nov. 26) MINI CHALLENGE
50 TOE-TOUCHES! Here’s how to do them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6Bv_0Shhc8 Great for the abs! Post once to accept and post again once you're finished.
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MONDAY (Nov. 25) MINI CHALLENGE
100 SIDE BENDS Stand with feet hip-width apart. Raise your arms straight up toward the sky. Slowly lean to the right, keeping your hips and legs in a stationary position. Rotate as far as you can and then move back to center. Repeat the move on the other side (that counts as one). If you’re new to this exercise, try it…
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WEEKEND (Nov. 23-24) MINI CHALLENGE
200 STANDING HAMSTRING CURLS Here’s how to do them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMuh-Z4_PI8 Do you need more of a challenge? Try it with a resistance band: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z38Um9kz6_0 Or try it with a dumbbell: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpDZdioG8rE No Dumbbells? How about a can of vegetables or a…
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FRIDAY (Nov. 22) MINI CHALLENGE
100 OVERHEAD TRICEP EXTENSIONS! Here’s how to do them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t3BC4PPNGs&feature=youtube_gdata_player If this is your second (or more) time doing these, try to use a heavier weight! Don't have weights? Surely there is something heavy around? A book? A couple of cans? Be sure to brag when you’re…
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THURSDAY (Nov. 21) MINI CHALLENGE
75 BURPEES (aka Squat Thrusts) Here they are again. They are a great cardio exercise that works out practically every muscle in your body! If this is your second (or more) time doing these, try to do an extra 5-10. **If you are new to this exercise or you have bad knees, simply step back into a plank, hold for a beat and…
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WEDNESDAY (Nov20) MINI CHALLENGE (w/super challenge option)
200 SIDE KNEE LIFTS Here’s how to do them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSSWCK8fwRU One hundred on the right and one hundred on the left. If you want to take it up a notch, use a resistance band tied around your ankles (or you could use ankle weights). Make sure to alternate legs. Super Challenge Option: Immediately…
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TUESDAY (Nov. 19) MINI CHALLENGE
300 CRUNCHES! Here’s how to do them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xyd_fa5zoEU Seems like a lot? Break them up throughout the day. Do crunches hurt your neck or back? Try standing crunches! Here’s how to do them. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ueDpXC_Wao Post once to accept and post back again before midnight once you’re…
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MONDAY (Nov. 18) MINI CHALLENGE
100 SIDELYING EXTERNAL ROATIONS Here’s how to do them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNCuZh2Os_U This exercise should be initiated using very light weight (1-3 lb dumbbells). It’s great for strengthening your rotator cuff, stabilizing your shoulder and improving posture. No weights? Grab a can of vegetables or a water…
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FRIDAY (Nov. 15) MINI CHALLENGE
100 HIP RAISES Here’s how to do them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hkXkAIRcQQ Great for the back, glutes and abs. Post once to accept and post back once you are finished.
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WEEKEND (Sep28-29) MINI CHALLENGE(w/super challenge option)
300 PLIE SQUATS Here’s how to do them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crfTgRbq4lg Super Challenge Option: Hop a few inches off the ground after every third squat. This quadruples the calorie burn! Post once to accept and post back before midnight Sunday once completed.
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THURSDAY (Nov. 14) MINI CHALLENGE
100 SUPINE BICYCLE CRUNCHES Here’s how to do them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zj9VYEOZKb0 We’re counting in singles, so everytime your elbow goes to your knee, that counts as one. Post once to accept and post back once you are finished.
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WEDNESDAY (Nov. 13) MINI CHALLENGE
400 JUMPING JACKS! Here’s how to do them: http://www.ehow.com/how_2090000_do-ajumping-jacks.html Are you just getting started or do you have knee problems? Try these low-impact jacks http://www.ehow.com/how_4515556_do-low-impact-jumping-jacks.html 400 is a lot so break them up if you need to! Post once to accept and post…
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TUESDAY (Nov. 12) MINI CHALLENGE
TUESDAY (Nov. 12) MINI CHALLENGE 200 ARM CIRCLES Here’s how to do them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KPD7Mr7Yjk If you’ve been doing these for a while, add weights and cut the number of reps in half. If you are already using weights, try to kick it up a notch! Don't have weights? Pick up something a little heavy (a…
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MONDAY (Nov. 11) MINI CHALLENGE
300 LATERAL SKI JUMPS Imagine a line drawn on the floor. Jump over the line from side to side, using both feet; land with knees soft. We’re counting in singles today. Every time you jump, that counts as one. If jumping doesn’t agree with your knees, the low impact version is to step from side to side (try to balance on one…
