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Dean Grimshawe
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 # Posted: 15 Apr 2008 09:42


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


Looks like it is just us 3 Dave. How we gonna get these lazy bones involved? Any ideas
Spyke M
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 # Posted: 15 Apr 2008 09:46


I'd do it in a heartbeat, but my doc says no push-ups for now until my shoulder's healed


Dean Grimshawe
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 # Posted: 15 Apr 2008 10:06


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??


Who said anything about definitely doing push-ups? Stake your claim superstar!! What 5 exercises would suit you?
Spyke M
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 # Posted: 15 Apr 2008 10:22


Quoting: wayofthewarrior
Who said anything about definitely doing push-ups? Stake your claim superstar!! What 5 exercises would suit you?


Not sure it would be so fun - I'd get more motivation being able to tell people I did the basic army fitness test

As far as exercises are concerned, what other things other than sit-ups CAN I do with a bum shoulder??
Spyke M
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 # Posted: 15 Apr 2008 10:33


oh - i just saw how fast I have to run in order to meet the army basic requirements - nevermind


melissa j
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 # Posted: 16 Apr 2008 05:14


I might be willing to give it a try with y'all. Any decisions on what the exercises might be? squats? push-ups? lunges? sit-ups?

name the game.
Dean Grimshawe
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 # Posted: 16 Apr 2008 09:41


Quoting: melissaj
I might be willing to give it a try with y'all.


Loving your style!! It's as much your event as everyone elses so feel free to get the ball rolling. All of the above are good suggestions
melissa j
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 # Posted: 16 Apr 2008 12:41


Is there a prize for the winner?

So - 2 minutes each of 5 exercises with 1 minute in between each and you keep a running total to see how many you can do?

How about: squats, jumping jacks, sit-ups, lunges and ...

I am trying to come up with something besides push-ups. Something like a bicycle (more ab work) or mountain climbers (I really do not like those!!) Does anyone have a jump rope?
Dean Grimshawe
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 # Posted: 16 Apr 2008 12:53


Quoting: melissaj
Is there a prize for the winner?


That wpould be cool, but I don't know how we would govern it. What about a virtual 'We are not worthy' sent to the winner, ha ha.

Quoting: melissaj
2 minutes each


Upping the bar, I see what you did there. A minute was the original plan, but I'm not one to hold a lass back when she's got phys in her sights.

Quoting: melissaj
I am trying to come up with something besides push-ups.


What about if girl's are allowed to the girlie version, which is on your knees?
Cindy N
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 # Posted: 16 Apr 2008 13:03


Quoting: wayofthewarrior
What about if girl's are allowed to the girlie version, which is on your knees?


Ahem...

I don't know how I missed this, but I'll give it a shot. I won't be doing things on my knees though.


Dean Grimshawe
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 # Posted: 16 Apr 2008 13:09


Quoting: Cynthesis
I won't be doing things on my knees though.


It's your choice. Either way you'll all be on your knees when you see my results!!
Dean Grimshawe
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 # Posted: 16 Apr 2008 13:10


While we're on the subject, where is Troy? He knows everything and can out perform superman, lets get him involved, ha ha.

(I'm teasing that little bitch hard today, lets see if he bites)
Dave Nicholson
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 # Posted: 16 Apr 2008 13:29


throw in pushups and Spyke will just have to make up for it w/ the other exercises


Rachael M
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 # Posted: 16 Apr 2008 13:41


We used to do these horrid tuck jumps in a fitness class I had once. You have to jump and tuck your knees up toward your chest. I mean you can't really get into a full tuck, but you're supposed to get as close as you can. It's a little ambiguous I know, and people did cheat.

Also, there are burpies...
Dean Grimshawe
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 # Posted: 16 Apr 2008 14:10


Quoting: rach_1623
Also, there are burpies...


You slave driver!! In the paras they are called b*****ds for a reason
Dave Nicholson
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 # Posted: 16 Apr 2008 14:29


Quoting: melissaj
How about: squats, jumping jacks, sit-ups, lunges and ...


burpees... settled, then? I suggest 1 minute each for 5-minute sets, no breaks between exercises, 1-min rest between sets. Do 3 sets and post your best/total?

I motion we move to vote on this... any seconds?
Dean Grimshawe
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 # Posted: 16 Apr 2008 14:32


Quoting: nicholman
burpees... settled, then? I suggest 1 minute each for 5-minute sets, no breaks between exercises, 1-min rest between sets. Do 3 sets and post your best/total?


That is brutal!!!! I love it!!!!

Not sure if we will get a huge turnout with the 5minute complete set thing and no rest but hey, if you're up for it.
Dave Nicholson
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 # Posted: 16 Apr 2008 14:35


well, there's a couple seconds resting as you switch to the other exercise, right? maybe reset the stop watch or something...

I'll consider
Quoting: wayofthewarrior
I love it!!!!


a second, but I won't strictly follow parliamentary procedure; we'll leave this open for amendments for the day

all those in favor? (aye)
any opposed?
any abstentions?
Lilly K
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 # Posted: 16 Apr 2008 15:49


Quoting: wayofthewarrior
What about if girl's are allowed to the girlie version, which is on your knees?

What the hell?? I've NEVER done the "girlie version" thanks...pfft...as if!

ok, so what are we doing then? too many short posts & I can hardly type, let alone read, after 45 mins of heavy cardio


Dave Nicholson
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 # Posted: 16 Apr 2008 16:03


Quoting: lillyk
ok, so what are we doing then?

Quoting: nicholman
Quoting: melissaj
How about: squats, jumping jacks, sit-ups, lunges and ...
burpees... settled, then? I suggest 1 minute each for 5-minute sets, no breaks between exercises, 1-min rest between sets. Do 3 sets and post your best/total?

Quoting: nicholman
all those in favor? (aye)
any opposed?
any abstentions?


I think that about sums it up....
rj t
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 # Posted: 16 Apr 2008 16:07


I'm down for a challenge, as soon as the details get ironed out that is.
Lilly K
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 # Posted: 16 Apr 2008 16:08


k...had to check out youtube to see wtf burpees were...y'all are trying to kill me...but that's ok...i'm in...and don't be surprised if I whip some tail, too! hehe

(sorry, the cardio got me boggled, but the weights got me PUMPED...hee hee)
Dave Nicholson
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 # Posted: 16 Apr 2008 16:13


Quoting: rjt
as soon as the details get ironed out that is.


see the post right before yours, details are there.

currently:
3 in favor (Dave, Dean, Lilly)
0 opposed
0 abstention
Rachael M
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 # Posted: 16 Apr 2008 16:25


Quoting: nicholman
I suggest 1 minute each for 5-minute sets, no breaks between exercises, 1-min rest between sets. Do 3 sets and post your best/total?


I'm sorry but this is a little confusing.
Dean Grimshawe
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 # Posted: 16 Apr 2008 16:26


He means maximum reps in 1 minute for each exercise. No breaks between exercises so they go back to back for 5 mins.

Is that clearer? Not sure if I actually helped much
Lilly K
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 # Posted: 16 Apr 2008 16:33


1 set = 1 min squats, 1 min jumping jacks, 1 min sit-ups, 1 min lunges and 1 min burpees...max reps you can do for that exercise in 1 min. Totaled, 1 set should last 5 mins. You're allowed 1 min rest between sets. Do 3 sets, & post best/total

better?
Dave Nicholson
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 # Posted: 16 Apr 2008 16:34 - Edited by: nicholman


One Set:
1-min of squats (how many did you do?)
1-min of jumping jacks (how many did you do?)
1-min of situps (how many did you do?)
1-min of lunges (how many did you do?)
1-min of burpees (how many did you do?)

1-min of rest

[/One Set]

Do 3 Sets.

what was your best set? (I suggest sum of all parts, but I'm sure we'd all be curious how we all did on the micro scale as well)

what was your total?
Dave Nicholson
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 # Posted: 16 Apr 2008 16:34


PS - this is going to suck a little on the 3rd set


Lilly K
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 # Posted: 16 Apr 2008 16:36


Quoting: nicholman
PS - this is going to suck a little on the 3rd set

Oh, I don't know about that...maybe I'm a bit masochistic, but I tend to push myself harder on the last set than the first ;) that's why personal trainers tend to love me, b/c while they're saying "do more!" i'm saying "gimme mooooore!!" hahaha
rj t
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 # Posted: 16 Apr 2008 16:39


Seems like a nice little challenge here. But I do have 2 little questions.
1 â€" We are doing all of these exercises un-weighted correct?
2 â€" Do you think this may have any negative effect on my upcoming routine change (I am switching my current program to a stronglift 5x5 Beginner Program) this coming Monday. Maybe i can find a way to incorporate the challenge. thanks
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