Monthly Improvement Challenge - January

[hrgillespie]

Re: Monthly Improvement Challenge - January

OK here's my goals for the month:


* The Step Test - To move up one level right now I am at good.
* The Squat Test - To do 100!
* The Situp Test - 50!
* The Pushup Test - to do 25!

[sas2sap]

Re: Monthly Improvement Challenge - January

Sit-ups = average (21)
Push-ups = average (19)
Squats = above average (36 but I'm wondering if I'm doing these right - I'll double check)
12-minute test = below average (just over 1 mile or approx. 1611 meters)
Steps = below average (heart rate 120 bpm)

I'm about where I thought I'd be so no surprises....yet!

[Alexa]

Re: Monthly Improvement Challenge - January

Here is who we have so far, if you can get your results in by the end of today please do join us

Einy - results in
Emma - results in
sas2sap - results in
Looseshoes - results not yet in
Alexa - results in
Hrgillespie - results in
Monicab - results not yet in

[Alexa]

Re: Monthly Improvement Challenge - January

Hey everyone,

I've decided I'm going to post my target exercise plan for the week each week and report at the end to keep me accoutable and help to meet my goals. Also I've insanely put myself down for a 1/2 marathon in March and feel no where near ready yet!

I'm going to state my plan each week and report how I do at the end. You can join me if you wish, but don't have to. I won't be checking up on you - unless you want me too!

Mon 7th - bodypump and bodycombat
Tues 8th - run 30 mins
Weds 9th - REST
Thurs 10th - run (8 mins relaxed, 2x8 mins at half-marathon pace)
Fri 11th - REST
Sat 12th - Bodypump class
Sun 13th - 50 mins run

[Einy]

Re: Monthly Improvement Challenge - January

It is funny, I keep doing this almost everyday (been lazy on the squats), and the Step Test ALWAYS end-up with the same exact heart rate, 138. I am not expecting any better results or anything, it has only been 6 days. But was expecting some variations, ups and downs.. Oh well, at least it is not getting worse

I am doing better already in the push-ups and situps. Will post an update may be tonight.

[Alexa]

Re: Monthly Improvement Challenge - January

Hi Einy,

Glad you're working so hard at it! Good to see improvements in some places already! I'd be surprised if you don't see an improvement with the heart rate too.

[Einy]

Re: Monthly Improvement Challenge - January

Here are the updates:

1) Step Test: 126--> Poor
2) Squats: 30 --> Above Average
3) Situps: 35 --> Good
4) Pushups: 15 --> Average

WOW.. Getting better already.. I may have to give-up on the Squats test though.. It is killing me knees, especially that one of my legs are little week because of an accident I had while back, so basically the pressure is mostly on the good leg.

[LooseShoes]

Re: Monthly Improvement Challenge - January

Can I post my start stats tomorrow, Alexa?

I've had some neck problems and haven't been able to exercise, but I think I'll be OK tomorrow.

[Alexa]

Re: Monthly Improvement Challenge - January

Einy - woo! Yay on working so hard at it and seeing results

Looseshows - of course, we'd be happy to have you. Sorry to hear about the neck probs - hope you feel better soon.

[Alexa]

Re: Monthly Improvement Challenge - January

Hey everyone,

I've decided I'm going to post my target exercise plan for the week each week and report at the end to keep me accoutable and help to meet my goals. Also I've insanely put myself down for a 1/2 marathon in March and feel no where near ready yet!

I'm going to state my plan each week and report how I do at the end. You can join me if you wish, but don't have to. I won't be checking up on you - unless you want me too!

Mon 7th - bodypump and bodycombat
Tues 8th - run 30 mins
Weds 9th - REST
Thurs 10th - run (8 mins relaxed, 2x8 mins at half-marathon pace)
Fri 11th - REST
Sat 12th - Bodypump class
Sun 13th - 50 mins run

Ok, report on the above (last week)
Mon - both classes cancelled so ran and did abs and pushups
Tue - ran 27 mins before running machine stopped working, did abs and pushups
Weds - REST
Thurs - did run as said would
Fri - REST
Sat - REST
Sun - SICK - pulled a weird internal muscle which felt like a heart attack at first, made breathing hurt so didn't run as planned.

This week want to get 5 days in.
Mon - bodypump and combat
Tue - possibly kickboxing (if summon the nerve), if not, 35 min run)
Wed - REST
Thurs - 35 min run
Fri - REST
Sat - bodypump
Sun - run 40-50 mins

I hope everyone is doing well with their exercises - we are nearly halfway through the month!

[LooseShoes]

Re: Monthly Improvement Challenge - January

Still having neck problems and sitting on the computer is NOT good for it.

Beginning stats are:
Squats-75
Situps-1 min--68
Pushups-15
Walking--26 minutes from house to park 3 times around park and back home

goals-Squats-5 more; Situps 7 more; Pushups-5 more; Walking--at least 1 minute less

[Alexa]

Re: Monthly Improvement Challenge - January

Hey everyone,

How is January going for you exercise wise? Keep your focus on those tests and seeing some results in fitness!

Report on last week's exercise:
Mon - bodypump and combat - YES
Tue - possibly kickboxing (if summon the nerve), if not, 35 min run) - YES! Loved it!
Wed - REST - YES
Thurs - 35 min run - NO, did some floor exercises
Fri - REST - NO did kickboxing again
Sat - bodypump - NO - did nothing
Sun - run 40-50 mins - NO, walked 3 miles

Not as much cardio as is ideal, but started kickboxing which I've been wanting to do for ages!

This week's plan:
Mon - Bodypump and bodycombat
Tue - Kickboxing
Wed - Rest
Thurs - run 20 mins and bodypump
Fri - kickboxing
Sat - Rest
Sun - Run 20 mins

I tailor squats, pushups and abs around these, and the classes and kickboxing involve them too.

[Alexa]

Re: Monthly Improvement Challenge - January

This week's report:
Mon - Bodypump and bodycombat - YES
Tue - Kickboxing - YES
Wed - Rest - YES
Thurs - run 20 mins and bodypump - NOPE, gym shut so did abs, squats, etc at home
Fri - kickboxing - YES
Sat - Rest - YES
Sun - Run 20 mins - Nope

I just can't seem to get running again!

This week's plan:
Mon - Sick
Tue - Rest/sick unless feel better
Weds - Kickboxing, abs, squats
Thurs - Bodypump
Fri - Skipping (one min ), abs, squats and pushups
Sat - away, lots of walking though
Sun - ditto

Not a very good week!

[Alexa]

Re: Monthly Improvement Challenge - January

How is everyone getting on? We are very near the end of the month!

Get ready to re-test and post your results here by 7th February!

If you wish to sign up again, the February post will be going up soon.

[Einy]

Re: Monthly Improvement Challenge - January

I am planning to re-test this afternoon.. Been doing the workout every other day.. Lets see how things are now..