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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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Pantone363 · 28/08/2013 18:21

squat form

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Pantone363 · 28/08/2013 18:22

crunch form

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Pantone363 · 28/08/2013 18:24

I'm channeling Jerry Maguire here "now who's with me hmm...who's with me? Anybody?"

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TrinityRhino · 28/08/2013 18:25

I'm in

I cant hear the video on the squat form though

Pantone363 · 28/08/2013 18:29

YES! Trinity welcome welcome...here lies the path to a glorious arse

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jchocchip · 28/08/2013 19:21

I know I really should...

DottyboutDots · 28/08/2013 19:24

I'm in. Will start first thing in the morning after my shower. Bugger it, will do it this evening as I'm only here browsing and mulling over a possible bar square of chocolate.

Mamuss · 28/08/2013 19:29

Il join Smile

Pantone363 · 28/08/2013 19:34

Welcome welcome...

Honestly the hardest bit is getting up off the sofa (and day 3, day 3 hurts!)

But you'll be surprised how easy it gets and you'll soon be up to 100 odd! And have buns of steel Grin

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Pantone363 · 28/08/2013 19:35

I'm getting kids to bed, putting Netflix on and doing it, will check in once done

MNHQ need to give us a tight bum emoji

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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

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

HavingAnOffDAy · 28/08/2013 21:20

Oh, I thought the links were to spreadsheets Shock

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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trikken · 28/08/2013 22:38

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

tigerchair · 28/08/2013 22:41

Hi I'll in in too from tomorrow Smile

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?!

Guntie · 29/08/2013 08:08

I'm in

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

TrinityRhino · 29/08/2013 08:19

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

MairzyDoats · 29/08/2013 08:21

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

MollyBerry · 29/08/2013 08:23

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

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

BJR · 29/08/2013 08:39

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

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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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