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Who wants to join me for a very easy squat/sit up challenge?

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Pantone363 · 28/08/2013 18:21

It requires no equipment, you can do it at home, you don't even need to get changed (unless you're wearing jeans)

So it works like this, everyday for 30 days you do a certain amount of squats/crunches which gradually increase.

This is my third time doing it and it really really works! Squats are amazing for toning the bum, thighs, abs and crunches really focus the abs.

My routine is usually to do it at night whilst watching TV, so you don't even need to leave the living room!

So day 1 starts with 50 squats and 50 crunches, you can do them in sets of 10 or split them through the day 25 in the morning 25 at night....or do them all at once!

It increases by 5 everyday with a rest day every 3 days.

So who wants to join me? We can all check in with each other each night and shout at each other to get it done.

It truly only takes 20 mins at most, the hardest part is getting up to do it in the first place but you'll feel so much better afterwards!

I'll post some links to proper squat/crunch form in a minute!

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LovelyMarchHare · 30/08/2013 19:03

Can I start in the morning? I've just poured some wine.

UseHerName · 30/08/2013 19:02

noticeable, oh never mind - i think the post-work half bottle of wine has cancelled out the squats Blush

Capitola · 30/08/2013 19:02

I'm in although I am very bad at crunches.

UseHerName · 30/08/2013 19:02

more 'noticeably', I mean! i am literate - honest!

UseHerName · 30/08/2013 18:58

I've been doing the squats just - the aches in my legs are far more noticeable compared to doing maybe 20/25 km on my exercise bike!

tigerchair · 30/08/2013 18:57

50 squats done, just need to do the crunches before wine time Smile

minniemagoo · 30/08/2013 14:10

Ooh I'll join and start today. Am AWFUL for starting these things and backing out so it would be great to have some motivation!
Tks
Mm

dottypyjamas · 30/08/2013 14:01

Right, I'm a day late but I'm in! Will start this evening, dd is 11 weeks and the weight on my legs and bum has definitely stuck around Sad hopefully with this and c25k I'll get my legs back!

Also thanks for the links pantone - v useful as I'm never sure I'm doing these things right!

TrinityRhino · 30/08/2013 09:06

ok I was crap, only did 20 squats

partly forgetting I was doing this and when I remembered I decided it was too late Hmm

I am useless

Longtallsally · 30/08/2013 08:38

OK, only did 10 squats, but did 25 lengths swimming last night, so feel OK. Smile (Not thinking too much about the chocolate urge I gave into at lunchtime, however Blush

Will try the crunches today - I never feel as if I am doing them right, though. They seem so . . .small!

tigerchair · 29/08/2013 23:20

Arghh didn't get a chance to start today so will do extra tomorrow to catch up. Well done everyone Smile

Pantone363 · 29/08/2013 17:36

Just done my squats whilst watching Louis Theroux...crunches tonight because the dog will jump all over me!

Welcome new folks. Trinity, it's a start! It's 20 more than you did yesterday!!

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BJR · 29/08/2013 08:39

OK first 50 of each done and much amusement provided for DSSmile

Longtallsally · 29/08/2013 08:28

OK, I might be in too. I'm stupidly bad at keeping to any exercise regime, but I really really ought to try.

Have just done 10 squats. It's a start Smile

MollyBerry · 29/08/2013 08:23

I'm in. Ill do it later while watching some tv

MairzyDoats · 29/08/2013 08:21

I'm in, will start today. Got to do something, my arse is feeling saggy. Blergh.

TrinityRhino · 29/08/2013 08:19

I've just stood up and done 20 squats
I'm ridiculously unfit

Guntie · 29/08/2013 08:08

I'm in

I'm 2 months post partum and look at least 8 months pregnant

BJR · 29/08/2013 08:01

I'm in, will do today's while DS eats breakfast. I haven't added it up yet but how many will it be by day 30 or don't I want to know?!

tigerchair · 28/08/2013 22:41

Hi I'll in in too from tomorrow Smile

trikken · 28/08/2013 22:38

Im in. Will begin tomorro as in bed right now.

Pantone363 · 28/08/2013 22:19

I'm done....just me tonight?

All you tomorrow starters, the first days the hardest!

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HavingAnOffDAy · 28/08/2013 21:20

Oh, I thought the links were to spreadsheets Shock

HavingAnOffDAy · 28/08/2013 21:19

I'll join. I'm starting low carb too so in for a penny in for a pound!

Will have to start tomorrow though as I've just finished dinner & don't fancy doing crunches after that.

Will do the s/s tomorrow too as I'm on my phone.

If I don't, hunt me down & make me sign up!! Grin

TrinityRhino · 28/08/2013 21:10

ok I'm starting tomorrow
sorry, I sound like I'm already being crap but I would rather be honest than pretend I've done it

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