Would anyone like to join me doing the squat challenge?

[wibblyjelly]

I've just started the squat challenge tonight. The aim is in 30 days to get you doing 250 squats. Anyone else up for it? I did the first 50 today, didn't realise it would be so hard, but then, I am unfit

Day 1 - 50 squats
Day 2 - 55 squats
Day 3- 60 squats
Day 4 - Rest
Day 5 - 70 squats
Day 6 - 75 squats
Day 7 - 80 squats
Day 8 - Rest
Day 9- 100 squats
Day 10 - 105 squats
Day 11 - 110 squats
Day 12 - Rest
Day 13 - 130 squats
Day 14 - 135 squats
Day 15 - 140 squats
Day 16 - Rest
Day 17 - 150 squats
Day 18 - 155 squats
Day 19 - 160 squats
Day 20 - Rest
Day 21 - 180 squats
Day 22 - 185 squats
Day 23 - 190 squats
Day 24 - Rest
Day 25 - 220 squats
Day 26 - 225 squats
Day 27 - 230 squats
Day 28 - Rest
Day 29 - 240 squats
Day 30 - 250 squats

[RubySlippers77]

Hi John - how are you getting on? I'll be starting over the bank holiday weekend..... where do I find the details of the Tricep Dip challenge? In for a penny, etc.....!

[Chelvis]

I'm going to start this tomorrow - my bum and legs need SERIOUS work! Did anyone see weight loss results or is it more for toning?

[JohnSnowsTie]

Started today! Anyone else?

I also started a 30 Day Tricep Dip Challenge on Friday. Today'a a rest day from that.

Anyone feeling/looking better for the squat challenge? Also is it OK to split them into sets or should they be done all at once?

[Movingforward123]

Hi

Is anyone still doing this challenge?

I started yesterday and would love to see who else is doing it

[Salbertina]

Yes. Am varying a bit now though- plie squats, slow squats, fast ones, with weights etc otherwise body gets used yo it. .think its a great psychological exercise and quick fix but not sustainable in longterm. Got to 150 dips and 150 squats now incorporating into a balanced weight resistance training

[GobblersKnob]

Is anyone else still doing this?

Am on day 13 and it is haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaard (and I haven't even done it properly).

[wibblyjelly]

Hi, I'm still here. Not been doing the squats though . Tomorrow is another day, and I will do 250. The running side of things has taken over, but it's no excuse to stop squatting

[Salbertina]

Hey, Knee, just you and me here?! Wi-i-b-b-l-y!!! Are you there (or tough mudder watching)?

[Salbertina]

Been squatting & dipping but forgot to post upto 135 now. Rest day today

[KneeDeepInDaisies]

Aargh I've done nothing for ages so came back today with 30 squats and 50 dips.

[Megsdaughter]

Did 55 today. Not feeling too much pain ( apart from my arse)

[Salbertina]

I did 1 burpee .. for a laugh... Nearly killed me
My knees & pelvic floor are not what they were

However, 115 squats & dips completed

[wibblyjelly]

Please report back, Offday
I am giving the squats a miss today. I did my first 5k run yesterday night (1 hour!) so am feeling it today. Going up and down stairs is certainly interesting today

[HavingAnOffDAy]

I used to be able to burpees in my dim & distant past.

I would definitely fall over after 1 or 2 now though.

I might try one later for a laugh, will report back

[Megsdaughter]

Did my first 50. Not to bad but I have been doing 20 mins aerobics every day for last few months.

[wibblyjelly]

I would fall flat on my face doing those

[D0oinMeCleanin]

I hate them. Trainer loves them

[wibblyjelly]

What's a burpee?

[D0oinMeCleanin]

My trainer advised doing the 30 day squat challenge with burpees instead of squats to tone the whole body and increase fitness.

I knew I'd heard of it from MN but had no idea how many squats/burpees you were supposed to do. I assumed you'd do 1 on day 1, 2 on day 2, 3 on day 3....

50 burpees in a row mwhahahahahaha

Squats I can manage. I might join in when my cold buggers off.

[wibblyjelly]

250 done . I'm also gearing up for a 5k run for the first time tonight. Fingers crossed I do it

[HavingAnOffDAy]

That's what I though wibbly

[Salbertina]

No-one else walking like an old woman or just me?!
Rest day today

[wibblyjelly]

I'd go for the 80. You know you can get up to that number, so no sense in going backwards

[HavingAnOffDAy]

A rest day for me, but I've just looked at the numbers again and I've jumped ahead a bit

I did 50, 60, then 70 on my first 3 days.

Should I just start at 80 tomorrow & push on? Don't suppose there's any point NOT doing that unless anyone advises differently?

Thanks

[wibblyjelly]

Morning Sal!

The main aim was to get up to 250, so I think I've peaked this morning. When I go back to work, I'll probably have to split them into a morning and evening session of 125 each.