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Rachael M
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 # Posted: 19 Mar 2008 20:24


Okay, who can hold the superman/woman pose the longest? Here is the demo pic. Rules: Can keep thighs, pelvis, abs on ground. Must keep knees and below and chest and above up off the ground. Arms must be extended in front of the head as shown. We can keep this open for 1 week. So get your times in by next Wed and I'll post results next Thurs. Good luck everyone!!


Lilly K
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 # Posted: 19 Mar 2008 20:31


Well, like I said in the other thread, I could probably hold this one for a min or two. I'll say two and see how I do ;)
Richard H.
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 # Posted: 20 Mar 2008 01:48


I'll try for 1 minute, (and hope for more!)


Lilly K
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 # Posted: 20 Mar 2008 16:20


Owwwwweeeeeeeee...ok, I was able to go for 2 mins 12 secs. So, I guess I will try to beat that tomorrow. I really started to feel it around 50 secs. I felt it most in the upper & lower back, abs & hamstrings. Whew!
Rachael M
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 # Posted: 20 Mar 2008 16:35


Nice job Lilly


Richard H.
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 # Posted: 21 Mar 2008 07:05


Wow!!!! That's a GOOD one!! I only got in 1 minute and 8 seconds but THAT HITS THE SPOT! You all need to give this one a go.

1.) I started to get my heart pumping
2.) I felt the tightness in my tummy (Lots of tightness!)
3.) I literally began sweating instantly!

This was a GREAT suggestion Lily -- thanks for starting it Rachael!
Dave Nicholson
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 # Posted: 21 Mar 2008 14:53


I have to say I'm a little scared of this one...
Lilly K
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 # Posted: 21 Mar 2008 15:46


Quoting: nicholman
I have to say I'm a little scared of this one...

You? Scared? pffft...c'mon, you can dooooo eeet!! ;)
Rachael M
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 # Posted: 21 Mar 2008 15:51


I bet I can do the superman longer than Dave.
Lilly K
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 # Posted: 21 Mar 2008 15:56


Quoting: rach_1623
I bet I can do the superman longer than Dave.

Woooo!! It's a throwdown! ;) haha

So, whadya say, Dave?
Dave Nicholson
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 # Posted: 21 Mar 2008 16:09


It's on like Donkey Kong. No chance


Rachael M
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 # Posted: 21 Mar 2008 16:11


Well you already admitted defeat on the wall sit so I'll just go ahead and smash you on this one too.


Dave Nicholson
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 # Posted: 21 Mar 2008 16:16


I just felt bad because you hadn't won, now kid gloves are off!


Rachael M
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 # Posted: 21 Mar 2008 16:25


I am tempted to flop down in the floor right now at work, but I'm pretty sure I would get some "What the heck are you doing?" looks if I did that. But oh, you are so on.


Dave Nicholson
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 # Posted: 21 Mar 2008 16:45


I'm fighting the urge myself... methinks tomorrow will largely be spent realizing how much I need to vacuum...
Lilly K
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 # Posted: 21 Mar 2008 16:55


Quoting: nicholman
tomorrow will largely be spent realizing how much I need to vacuum...

hahaha....omg! that's exactly what i thought while doing this one...


Lilly K
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 # Posted: 24 Mar 2008 18:57


got up to 3 mins 5 secs


Richard H.
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 # Posted: 24 Mar 2008 19:14 - Edited by: rharpe


I need to try this again! I can't fathom being so far behind in this challenge! Thanks a lot Lily!


Rachael M
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 # Posted: 24 Mar 2008 21:01


*sigh* I've gone and pulled something in my back. I'm afraid to do the superwoman and make it worse. Maybe it'll be okay by Wed. *crosses fingers*
Richard H.
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 # Posted: 25 Mar 2008 16:44


Ok, I suffered through 3 minutes 20 seconds! (I'm sweating like a pig.) I can barely type this because I'm still shaking just after doing it.

What a workout!
Rachael M
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 # Posted: 25 Mar 2008 16:45


Well, I held the superwoman for 2 minutes last night, but probably due to the back strain, it was not perfect form. I've got the heating pad on it at work today. When my back gets better I'll try again.

As I was doing it though, I realized that the way I usually do this exercise is with my hips, tummy, and chest on the ground and thighs mostly off the ground. I found it really hard to keep the thighs on the ground and the chest up. Maybe this has to do with my center of gravity...?
Lilly K
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 # Posted: 25 Mar 2008 18:53


Quoting: rharpe
Ok, I suffered through 3 minutes 20 seconds!

Show off! Guess I have to give it another go, eh? lol

Quoting: rach_1623
Well, I held the superwoman for 2 minutes last night, but probably due to the back strain, it was not perfect form. I've got the heating pad on it at work today. When my back gets better I'll try again.

Be really careful w/your back, Rachael...very easy to hurt it, and it takes a long time to recoup...
Rachael M
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 # Posted: 25 Mar 2008 18:54


I've had the heating pad on it all day at work. I just didn't want to throw down with Dave and then sound like I was making an excuse. I have a lower back injury from HS that flares up now and again.
Lilly K
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 # Posted: 25 Mar 2008 19:02


well, i feel for you, girl...i've had a lot of back trauma in my life (everything from a curved spine to herniated discs), so i know from back pain...be careful/gentle w/yourself


Rachael M
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 # Posted: 1 Apr 2008 17:29


Um, so I totally forgot about this thread. Looks like Richard wins with 3 minutes and 20 seconds. Good job Richard!

On a side note, I beat Dave because he never even posted a time


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