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14 day hiit challenge? Anyone fancy it?

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thenewaveragebear1983 · 11/07/2019 07:18

I've just been reading a book called the Hiit Bible and it has various workouts/exercises/challenges- I thought I'd do a 14 day hiit challenge before I go on holiday. Anyone fancy doing it with me and tracking on this thread for a bit of moral support and encouragement? You could do any Hiit workout you like (Jillian, YouTube workouts, treadmill/bike intervals etc)

I already run a fair bit, and do a circuits class once or twice a week, but I like the idea of a short sharp 20 mins shock each day. I will do my measurements later, and maybe even a pre-challenge selfie to compare with afterwards!

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thenewaveragebear1983 · 13/07/2019 09:18

✔️day 3 done, 1hr bootcamp

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thenewaveragebear1983 · 12/07/2019 14:46

✔️day 2 done

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QuaterMiss · 12/07/2019 08:14

Plyometric is a wonderful word!

I found, and used my hoop. And put more effort into my very brief yoga session. Small steps ...

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thenewaveragebear1983 · 12/07/2019 08:10

Today's workout will be: 20 sec/40 sec intervals x 30 mins consisting of
Thrust jumps
Gecko
Run ups
Burpees
(All from the hiit bible)

The moves are a lot more plyometric (jumpy) than I'm used to, I am definitely feeling it in my abdominals today after doing that hiit test yesterday. However. I have been doing a class that does much longer work intervals (eg 50 second) and shorter rest (10 sec) so it will be interesting to compare.

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thenewaveragebear1983 · 11/07/2019 14:31

Oh and I took my measurements and a bikini photo for comparison!

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thenewaveragebear1983 · 11/07/2019 14:30

So just done day 1- it was actually the set 'benchmark test' so I did 1 minute on/2 min rest and did 5 quite strenuous exercises to see how many reps in one minute. There will be another at the end of the 14 days. I also did 2 minutes sit ups, glute raises and flutter kicks to take me up to 30 mins.

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thenewaveragebear1983 · 11/07/2019 08:26

Apparently it's 'the thing' for getting a toned stomach? Might treat myself to one, although I doubt it can undo the damage caused by 3 pregnancies (2 yielding offspring of over 9lbs) and a rather extensive decade of calorific abuse. I have lost the weight now, but I look like someone stuck a pin in a balloon of me. Hence the thread!

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QuaterMiss · 11/07/2019 08:23

Yes, weighted and knobbly. Very excellent (if you do more than simply walk past the thing twice a day ... HmmBlush). In years gone by, when high heels were in fashion, I found there was nothing better than a hoola hoop session for strengthening the core muscles (I have no idea what I’m talking about btw) needed for walking elegantly in four inch stilettos.

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thenewaveragebear1983 · 11/07/2019 08:14

Plus also- hoola hoop? Do you have one of those nice weighted ones? Are they any good?

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thenewaveragebear1983 · 11/07/2019 08:13

Quatermiss hi! Welcome!

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QuaterMiss · 11/07/2019 08:04

Hmm ... I have a stupendous frock and a very skinny skirt that I need to fit into (again) by September. A short sharp 20 mins shock each day sounds doable even for my terminally lazy self. And the wardrobe issue requires some serious tape measure intervention.

I will dig out my hoola hoop, order a fancy skipping rope and follow with interest!

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