50 Days of Core VI
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cayman posted 9 weeks ago.
Alright, cooler weather is upon us and I'm getting a little thick at the belt line -- gotta blame it on something.
I'm in.
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TonisTri posted 9 weeks ago.
I'm in! 2c tonight.
pull-ups?!?! I'm a girl for cryin' out loud. If we have to do pull-ups, you guys have to learn to do the splits.
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TRI_LOVE_518 posted 9 weeks ago.
I'm in!
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jnrice posted 9 weeks ago.
What the heck, I'm in. Don't expect any before/after pictures but I've always been bad at sticking to core programs. I always feel like I am in a gym class and need some bad jogging shorts and a sweat band. Maybe this one will stick.
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paganopj posted 9 weeks ago.
I need to do this too....I have a really hard time making myself do gym and core work. My goal was to spend more time doing this during the winter months...
Just keep spinning....spinning, spinning....uh, do I know you?
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gfd posted 9 weeks ago.
Link to core exercises:
http://www.ab-core-and-stomach-exercises.com/abdominal-exercises.html
Good luck tomorrow. Remember, if you miss a day or two, don't give up. Keep posting and get back into it. It does become a habit and it does get easier as you go.
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Warrior posted 9 weeks ago.
Wait I haven't finished the last one yet and we are starting again? I am going to look like corn on the cob if you keep that up. Seriously 10 pull ups 1 point? 50 push ups 1 point... Okay I won't complain, but 10 is bloody hard, last time I did 10 I got injured. :-)
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jtrimom posted 9 weeks ago.
I still have 2 more to do tonight on the last challenge...the day has just started!!!
I am in for #6- but there will be NO pullups from this girl
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NICK10980 posted 9 weeks ago.
jtrimom wrote:
I still have 2 more to do tonight on the last challenge...the day has just started!!!
I am in for #6- but there will be NO pullups from this girl
Come on. You can atleast do negative pullups.
http://twentypullups.com/content/what-pull
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gfd posted 9 weeks ago.
Starts tomorrow. 5 pull-ups 1 point?
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Warrior posted 9 weeks ago.
okay lets try it at 5 and see what happens.... ... Still can't finish my last set :-)
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jtrimom posted 9 weeks ago.
NICK10980 wrote:
jtrimom wrote:I still have 2 more to do tonight on the last challenge...the day has just started!!!
I am in for #6- but there will be NO pullups from this girlCome on. You can atleast do negative pullups.
http://twentypullups.com/content/what-pull
hmmm that's an interesting thought. I may try one :)
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jwillia852 posted 9 weeks ago.
I didn't have the daily core discipline over the last 50 days, other than, I did more core than I had over any given time period previous. And yet, I still saw results. You daily demons must have seen some killer results.
I'm in for VI.
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PrinceofClydes posted 9 weeks ago.
gfd wrote:
Round 64. Begin September 15 and End November 3 (The 3rd counts for total pts).
Unless you have a different calendar than I do, the 15th is tomorrow.
Stuff you did on Monday is before the starting gun goes off.
Incidentally Garen, why is it a Tuesday start?
PoC
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Anton posted 9 weeks ago.
Various crunches 100 reps: 1 point
2 minutes of planks: 1 point
50 pushups: 1
20 pullups: 2
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5 points.
After being a miserable failure the last 5 times...I'm in for 6
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kylie posted 9 weeks ago.
Now now Anton... no starting before the gun! ;)
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gfd posted 9 weeks ago.
PrinceofClydes wrote:
gfd wrote:Round 64. Begin September 15 and End November 3 (The 3rd counts for total pts).
Unless you have a different calendar than I do, the 15th is tomorrow.
Stuff you did on Monday is before the starting gun goes off.
Incidentally Garen, why is it a Tuesday start?PoC
Tuesday is the one day of the week that doesn't have a feeling to it, so I thought why not give it some significance(stolen from Kramer on Seinfeld). Or...Core 5 ended today and I don't want to miss a day so I thought I would get Core 6 up and going immediately. Had to put it up a few days early to spread the word and give people time to mentally prepare. Starting the Core threads is an awesome responsibility ;-)
If Geoff is in there are going to be some serious point totals.
Good luck tomorrow.
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aussieboy13 posted 9 weeks ago.
Im actually going to be doing it this time. No more work commitments and what to get in. Will be done after my daily ride and run...
WOOP WOOP WOOP!!
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paganopj posted 9 weeks ago.
In addition to upper body workout-
10 pull ups: 1 point
240 ball crunches w/25lb plate: 2 points
3 sets 10/woodchoppers w/40lbs: 1/2 point
3 sets 10/lower back rows w/40lbs: 1/2 point
Total (4) points
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fawcettenator posted 9 weeks ago.
I am in...... sounds like fun!
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wannakona posted 9 weeks ago.
I'm in for 6 also, is today 2nd day already?
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gfd posted 9 weeks ago.
1st day is today.
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tri-ac posted 9 weeks ago.
4c to start
i've been off the last two weeks with work deadlines, but i'm glad i'm getting back in at the beginning!
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Warrior posted 9 weeks ago.
I am afraid I can't start till Monday, suspected hernia in a disc in my neck.....not going to bother sucking it up till I find out for sure......but I am sure i will catch one or two of you when I am better :-)
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jwillia852 posted 9 weeks ago.
How many core points do you all typically accumulate/day?
Today is my light day; I did:
20 Pullups (2)
50 Pushups
100 Crunches (1)
3 Minutes Plank (3)
So 6 Points for today - should I be shooting for a lot more than that? My strength days should add another 3-5 points to the 6.
Jeff
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jtrimom posted 9 weeks ago.
on my "low point" days, I aimed for 3
the highest I got in a day was 10, but that was rare
Do as many or as few as you want...the idea is to go for as many days as possible
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jwillia852 posted 9 weeks ago.
Ohh alright - Good to know! Upon further review - my strength days will only add 2-3 tops, but consistency is the goal.
I've got a lot of time on my hands, haha
Jeff
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Anton posted 9 weeks ago.
kylie wrote:
Now now Anton... no starting before the gun! ;)
Actually I'm a late bloomer...I'm getting started on 5! ;)
100 various crunches with the kettlebell.
Planks
20 pullups...
3 points
total: 8 Yes...I.m counting yesterday since I'm sure I'll miss at least one day! (week, month,)
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Warrior posted 9 weeks ago.
jtrimom wrote:
oooh, feel better, Warrior. How did you hurt yourself?
Well in classic triathlon style, I was lying awkwardly on the sofa which strained my neck. then I did 10 pull ups. then I did another one and something sort of popped. :-) Embarassing and pretty painful.
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aussieboy13 posted 9 weeks ago.
1 Point for me Im adopting the tortoise approach..
Slow and Steady slow and steady.
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jtrimom posted 9 weeks ago.
Warrior wrote:
jtrimom wrote:oooh, feel better, Warrior. How did you hurt yourself?
Well in classic triathlon style, I was lying awkwardly on the sofa which strained my neck. then I did 10 pull ups. then I did another one and something sort of popped. :-) Embarassing and pretty painful.
TEN PULL-UPS?!!!
show off ;)
get better soon
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Anton posted 9 weeks ago.
Warrior wrote:
jtrimom wrote:oooh, feel better, Warrior. How did you hurt yourself?
Well in classic triathlon style, I was lying awkwardly on the sofa which strained my neck. then I did 10 pull ups. then I did another one and something sort of popped. :-) Embarassing and pretty painful.
At least you were doing pullups! I pulled a muscle in my back last week..whilst shaving my legs.
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gfd posted 9 weeks ago.
Great to see so many involved this time. Slow and steady is right on.
Leg shaving pull is classic. Couch or bed injuries....unfortunately, I have been there.
5 core today.
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tmhagen posted 9 weeks ago.
My first challenge!!
100 crunches (1)
3 min planks (3)
Total 4
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TonisTri posted 9 weeks ago.
3 core today. My tri season is officially over. Running season just beginning.
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jtrimom posted 9 weeks ago.
6c
9 total
66 pushups - 1pt...it just looks so pathetic there, doesn't it?...I will have to add my pushup points each time I do my circuit...once a week, sad, but it's there
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wannakona posted 9 weeks ago.
Does sitting on a big body ball all day in front of computer count as core work?
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PrinceofClydes posted 9 weeks ago.
Garen, I'm hoping there will be no snow days before Core-VI is in the books!
Kylie might resurrect her Fall Challenge thread, then time for core will be an issue.
Anyway, here goes..
PoC
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gfd posted 9 weeks ago.
Yeah snowdays! But not until January in PA.
This is going to be a start slow and end strong core challenge.
Glad to see you back Geoff.
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kylie posted 9 weeks ago.
I love sitting on my balance ball when I'm in my office... but I tend to bounce on it a lot.
PoC -- I'd forgotten about that! ;)
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Anton posted 9 weeks ago.
300 reps of crunches and old school sit-ups.
3 points
total:11
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jwillia852 posted 9 weeks ago.
A bunch of fun stuff worth 4 points, but not including pushups: 10 total (12 with pushups).
You guys counting pullups because I do a lot of them - I feel like I'll end up skewing my number.
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gfd posted 9 weeks ago.
5 pullups = 1 point.
5 core.
10 total.
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TonisTri posted 9 weeks ago.
3 pt core
6 total.
.5 pt push up
.5 total
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Round 6
As always, everyone is welcome to participate as much as or as little as you would like.
It should be noted that participation in a Core Challenge can become highly addictive, which in turn can add self-confidence and improved swim, bike , and run times and in some extreme cases the participants may be tempted to break out bikinis or even speedos.
And a special thanks to Warrior who suggested adding pull-ups to the challenge. 5 pull-ups (not necessarily in a row) = 1 point.
Rules:
1. 100 reps = 1 point.
2. 1 minute of timed exercises(planks etc.) = 50 reps.
3. Core specific exercises only. Abs, obliques, lower back.
4. Begin September 15 and End November 3 (The 3rd counts for total pts).
5. You are NOT out if you miss a day, but the goal is to work the core for 50 straight days.
6. On this thread, we can post our daily or weekly totals and share routines/results. etc.
7. The picture page can be used for those interested in before and after pics.
8. Pushups should be counted separately and should remain in their own category.
50 pushups = 1 point.
9. Determine the added worth of certain exercises and give yourself the extra points.
Ex. Reverse roman chair leg raises might be worth double. So 50 = 1 point.
This is not a competition, it is for personal improvement, so this won't be a problem.
Good luck.
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