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Richard H.
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 # Posted: 19 Mar 2008 04:44


I'm trying to think of a really good one at the moment -- but if someone else has an idea and would like to start a new challenge, by all means, take center stage!


Lilly K
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 # Posted: 19 Mar 2008 05:58


I had thought of one the other day involving holding the "Superman" (or Superwoman ;) hehe) pose {see pic here}...it doesn't isolate the tummy, but it does work the whole core...just gotta be careful w/your form...if you think it's a good idea, run w/it! I'm not one for center stage


Dean Grimshawe
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 # Posted: 19 Mar 2008 10:57 - Edited by: wayofthewarrior


www.warriorcoaching.co.uk/news.php

Catch me if you can!!!!
Richard H.
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 # Posted: 19 Mar 2008 14:27


Lily, we can do that if you like. Do you want reps or a time limit?

Hey Dean, are you rowing across the Atlantic? I don't know if any of the users here would be interested in doing this with their busy schedules -- I was thinking along the lines of things you could do around the house.


Lilly K
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 # Posted: 19 Mar 2008 18:10


Quoting: rharpe
Do you want reps or a time limit?

What do you think would be more challenging? I do these already...could maaaaaybe go for a min or two, but that's it! lol
Rachael M
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 # Posted: 19 Mar 2008 20:20


Okay well then, let's do it!! Since nobody else seems to want to do it, I will! New thread time!
Richard H.
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 # Posted: 10 Apr 2008 05:53


Who wants to do leg lifts? That would help the abs -- don't you think?


Dean Grimshawe
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 # Posted: 10 Apr 2008 10:45


Quoting: rharpe
I was thinking along the lines of things you could do around the house


Spoil Sport!!

What about the Basic Fitness Test they do in the British Army over here?

It is Maximum press ups in 2 minutes, maximum sit-ups in 2 minutes and a 1 and a half mile run best effort.

I'm not sure what the minimum standard is but I don't think it s too bad. I think it is something like 44 press-ups, 55 sit-ups and the run in under 10 and a half minutes.

Any takers??
Sarah Fry
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 # Posted: 10 Apr 2008 13:49


I like the idea of a challenge!! I like Lily's Superwoman idea but have a horrible feeling will start aching almost immediate from muscles hardly used!! LOL!

WIth the Basic Army Fitness test do you have breaks in between the press ups in 2 minutes and sit-ups in 2 minutes etc or do you just go mad for about 10 minutes?
Dave Nicholson
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 # Posted: 10 Apr 2008 13:54


I can't do 44 push ups yet


Rachael M
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 # Posted: 10 Apr 2008 14:04


Wow, there is no way I could do 44 press-ups (pushups, right??) in 2 minutes. I'm not totally sure I could do 44 in like 30 minutes or something. I know I could do 55 situps in the 2 minutes and if I can ever get a mile and a half in under 10 1/2 minutes, I will think that I am superwoman!
Dean Grimshawe
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 # Posted: 10 Apr 2008 14:05


Quoting: nicholman
I can't do 44 push ups yet


You don't need to yet, unless you are thinking of a career in the British Army.

Also, you don't have to do them all in one go as you have 2 minutes to get your reps in so you can rest in the middle and do 2 sets if you need to.

Quoting: mia79gbr
WIth the Basic Army Fitness test do you have breaks in between the press ups in 2 minutes and sit-ups in 2 minutes etc or do you just go mad for about 10 minutes?


A small break so you can all change positions and get in place though from what I understand it isn't that long, it all follows eachother.
Dean Grimshawe
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 # Posted: 10 Apr 2008 14:06


Quoting: rach_1623
Wow, there is no way I could do 44 press-ups (pushups, right??) in 2 minutes. I'm not totally sure I could do 44 in like 30 minutes or something. I know I could do 55 situps in the 2 minutes and if I can ever get a mile and a half in under 10 1/2 minutes, I will think that I am superwoman!


Maybe there is a different test for girls? I don't know about that though it would be fairer if there was I guess
Dave Nicholson
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 # Posted: 10 Apr 2008 14:29


Quoting: wayofthewarrior
You don't need to yet, unless you are thinking of a career in the British Army.


I'll wait and see how the elections go here first...


Dean Grimshawe
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 # Posted: 10 Apr 2008 14:49


Quoting: nicholman
I'll wait and see how the elections go here first


Wise decision. Signing up for the military in England is like getting a first class ticket straight to the war zone. So many battles and so few men. Probably similar in America maybe, though you've probably got a much bigger pool of resources than we have. I quite liked the idea of being in the military when I was younger though it was quite naive really. I didn't think for a second about what I would be training to do, I just got excited about all the phys.
Lilly K
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 # Posted: 10 Apr 2008 16:44 - Edited by: lillyk


Pushups & situps are great, but if we want to keep it indoors, running would be out. How about subbing Mountain Climbers for running?? (You remember Mountain Climbers, right? Always hated those in phys. ed. :P)

Though, if you want something that's really good for the gut, how about Dive Bombers? hehe....

edited to add: I didn't hate Mountain Climbers b/c they were difficult...I hated them b/c my ass was up in the air & with my luck I always had some "unpleasant" boy behind me in class.


Dean Grimshawe
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 # Posted: 14 Apr 2008 15:49


I take it we got no takers for trying the Basic Army Fitness test then eh??

Wussies!!

What about if we did most reps in a minute for 5 different exercises then added up all of the reps to get an individual score??

We can choose the exercises together to make it fair
Dave Nicholson
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 # Posted: 14 Apr 2008 15:55


I'm willing to try the fitness test! I'll try to get to the gym tonight, though it will take me a while on the run; i'm up to .25mi as my farthest 'run' so far


Dean Grimshawe
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 # Posted: 14 Apr 2008 15:57


Quoting: nicholman
I'm willing to try the fitness test!


As long as you have that attitude you'll always be a winner!!

'Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is!'
Vincent Lombardi

You can turn a guy with a great attitude into anything. You'll go far Dave!
Lilly K
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 # Posted: 14 Apr 2008 15:57


Quoting: wayofthewarrior
I take it we got no takers for trying the Basic Army Fitness test then eh??

Wussies!!

Unfair! Some of us simply CAN'T run, dear...(I've dislocated my right knee 3 times...running is not an option til I get my weight down to a reasonable amt)

I suggested some alternatives for the running portion & am up for the other exercises (push ups/situps), even though I know I will never win - not @ this point in time, anyway...look me up when I'm 130 lbs & THEN we'll see who's fit! LOL
Dean Grimshawe
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 # Posted: 14 Apr 2008 16:02


Quoting: lillyk
I suggested some alternatives


Point taken, I know what it is like to be harbouring sore joints and ailments.

Quoting: lillyk
I suggested some alternatives


Still worth keeping in mind

Quoting: lillyk
even though I know I will never win


Wash your mouth out lady!!! Always play to win, you deserve that much. You have what it takes.
Lilly K
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 # Posted: 14 Apr 2008 16:06


Quoting: wayofthewarrior
Wash your mouth out lady!!! Always play to win, you deserve that much. You have what it takes.


see, now we know why you're the motivational one ;) Thanks...just being realistic...like I said, lemme get down to 130 lbs & I'd totally kick ass (right now, I'd settle for kicking...um...calves! lol
Dean Grimshawe
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 # Posted: 14 Apr 2008 16:07


Quoting: lillyk
lemme get down to 130 lbs & I'd totally kick ass


See you soon then
Lilly K
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 # Posted: 14 Apr 2008 16:26


so, have we decided then? what are we doing? I'll be brave & say I'm up for whatever Dean suggests haha!
Dean Grimshawe
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 # Posted: 14 Apr 2008 16:33


Quoting: lillyk
I'll be brave & say I'm up for whatever Dean suggests


Are you sure that's wise??

I'll leave it open for a while and if it stays quiet I'll lay down my version of a challenge.

Speak now guys or forever hold...
Lilly K
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 # Posted: 14 Apr 2008 16:39


Quoting: wayofthewarrior
Are you sure that's wise??

I'll trust ya not to kill me, ok? ;) I may be fat, but I'm more fit than many people half my size


Dave Nicholson
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 # Posted: 14 Apr 2008 16:41


Quoting: wayofthewarrior
Speak now guys or forever hold...


speaking...

Quoting: wayofthewarrior
What about if we did most reps in a minute for 5 different exercises then added up all of the reps to get an individual score??


I like this. now, what exercises? situps, pushups, hand-stand pushups (j/k)... no rest between sets!
Dean Grimshawe
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 # Posted: 14 Apr 2008 16:46


Quoting: nicholman
I like this. now, what exercises? situps, pushups, hand-stand pushups (j/k)... no rest between sets!


That's the idea! I'd say it was fair to have a minute or two's rest between sets to make it more accessible to everyone, though if you really want to go for it and the masses agree, then don't let me spoil the party.
Lilly K
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 # Posted: 14 Apr 2008 16:54


Quoting: nicholman
no rest between sets!

ok, Dean won't kill me, but maybe Dave will? No rest?
yeeeeeeah, I need a min, k? I'll gladly take a deduction on reps/time if y'all agree to no rest...b/c I'm resting btwn sets!!
Dave Nicholson
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 # Posted: 14 Apr 2008 17:03


three people does not a challenge make! come on everyone!!! (or are ya scared??)

how about dips? we could do those too, though I don't own any chairs... guess I'll have to hold onto the couch...
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