Stronkey Kong Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 The best time for me to workout, given my schedule and my gym's traffic volume, is early in the morning, like 5 am, right when my gym opens.The problem is, I like sleep. This makes getting up before, say noon, difficult sometimes.So here's an idea to pull people together for morning workout accountability.Each person in the challenge picks a goal time to get to the gym, or wherever you workout, and do your first set, or stretch or whatever... Something that defines the threshold between "I didn't workout today" and "I did something."When you complete said set or exercise, post to the thread.Anyone who posts late on that day has to do some extra exercise during their next workout, or incur some type of penalty point.Those who meet or beat their time, don't have to do the extra exercise if they don't want toand don't get penalties.Whoever gets their thing done earliest, relative to their goal time, gets to pick the penalty exercise. The penalty exercise can be anything: cardio, lifting, a stretch. Something that should take around 5 min. If equipment is needed, suggest bodyweight alternatives. If you're interested let's get a discussion going. I think this could be a fun way to help us get out of bed and get to work. And we can share and experience each others favorite or least favorite exercises via the penalties. 2 Quote ===================================================================================================== --Stronkey Kong-- Link to comment
Varelse Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 I am interested and it could be really funny. The only 'problem' i see is that not everybody are from the same place, so the post could be a party of schedules. I usually go to the gym before 7 am (between 6:30 and 6:45 am, actually). 7 am here means 1 am in edt, 10 pm in pdt, so I don't know. Is it a problem? 1 Quote Level 4 10 WIS | 2 STR | 2 STA | 2 CON | 5 CHA | 1 DEX battle log | epic quest The Stoic Path of Virtue: #1 | #2 | #3 Current challenge: Don't break the challenge Link to comment
Stronkey Kong Posted July 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 I think we can do it, as long as it's relative to our goal time and everybody has time to check in. Quote ===================================================================================================== --Stronkey Kong-- Link to comment
VTSPE772 Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 I am in...normally up at 4:30 a.m. EDT to hit the gym by the time the doors open around 4:50 a.m. EDT or so...Squatting by 5:05 at the latest! Bouldersnap and I are accountabilibuddies about a.m. work-outs already, so this works for me. Quote --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Personal Stats: (About Me) Start Weight: 279.6 Current Weight: 270.1 Goal Weight: 220.0 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Challenge History: Lvl 1 Rebel, PvP, Lvl 2 Warrior, Lvl 3 Warrior --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment
Varelse Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 You do your workouts fasted, don't you? Tomorrow I want to wake up at 6 am to run, so I'll post as soon as I close the door of my house. Quote Level 4 10 WIS | 2 STR | 2 STA | 2 CON | 5 CHA | 1 DEX battle log | epic quest The Stoic Path of Virtue: #1 | #2 | #3 Current challenge: Don't break the challenge Link to comment
VTSPE772 Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 I do...I am doing Intermittent Fasting, and don't eat until 11 a.m. every weekday. Done putting stuff in my face by 7-8 p.m. (depending on the kids' schedules). Quote --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Personal Stats: (About Me) Start Weight: 279.6 Current Weight: 270.1 Goal Weight: 220.0 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Challenge History: Lvl 1 Rebel, PvP, Lvl 2 Warrior, Lvl 3 Warrior --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment
Varelse Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 I do...I am doing Intermittent Fasting, and don't eat until 11 a.m. every weekday. Done putting stuff in my face by 7-8 p.m. (depending on the kids' schedules). It's good to hear that it's not necessary to fuel yourself immediately after the workout. I'm not doing IF, but when I wake up early I use to breakfast after the workouts, too. Quote Level 4 10 WIS | 2 STR | 2 STA | 2 CON | 5 CHA | 1 DEX battle log | epic quest The Stoic Path of Virtue: #1 | #2 | #3 Current challenge: Don't break the challenge Link to comment
Stronkey Kong Posted August 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 It's good to hear that it's not necessary to fuel yourself immediately after the workout. I'm not doing IF, but when I wake up early I use to breakfast after the workouts, too. Drink lots of water though. Or I do any way. For me, usually 32 oz. before I leave. Quote ===================================================================================================== --Stronkey Kong-- Link to comment
Varelse Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Awake and ready to go! 1 Quote Level 4 10 WIS | 2 STR | 2 STA | 2 CON | 5 CHA | 1 DEX battle log | epic quest The Stoic Path of Virtue: #1 | #2 | #3 Current challenge: Don't break the challenge Link to comment
gingered Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 I changed to a T/Th/Sat. schedule recently and getting up at 6 am on T/Th to get to the gym so that my husband has enough time to get ready for work. I'm not a morning person but it's nice to get the workout done first thing and have someone to go with and be accountable. I do fasted workouts in the morning too (except sometimes on Sat.) but I always eat after. I don't know about you guys, but oh man am I ravenous on gym days. I'll actually look at the time on Tues. and see what a good goal time would be. 1 Quote Daily Battle Log Challenge 1 | 2 | 3 (unfinished) | 4 Follow me on fitocracy! PRs: 205 lb (deadlifts) | others to follow Link to comment
VTSPE772 Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Proof that I was here. 1 Quote --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Personal Stats: (About Me) Start Weight: 279.6 Current Weight: 270.1 Goal Weight: 220.0 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Challenge History: Lvl 1 Rebel, PvP, Lvl 2 Warrior, Lvl 3 Warrior --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment
Stronkey Kong Posted August 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Alright, tomorrow I'll post from the elliptical machine at 5:15 am. Quote ===================================================================================================== --Stronkey Kong-- Link to comment
Stronkey Kong Posted August 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 I'm on it 2 Quote ===================================================================================================== --Stronkey Kong-- Link to comment
VTSPE772 Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Forgot to post this a.m., but I was there at 5 a.m., I promise! I would never miss Deadlift Day! Note: Been just above Body-weight on DL for a few weeks now, but pushed about 20 lbs over today, and crushed it! Next goal, 1.5 * BW!!! 2 Quote --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Personal Stats: (About Me) Start Weight: 279.6 Current Weight: 270.1 Goal Weight: 220.0 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Challenge History: Lvl 1 Rebel, PvP, Lvl 2 Warrior, Lvl 3 Warrior --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment
gingered Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Warming up at the gym - 6:32 2 Quote Daily Battle Log Challenge 1 | 2 | 3 (unfinished) | 4 Follow me on fitocracy! PRs: 205 lb (deadlifts) | others to follow Link to comment
VTSPE772 Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Good morning from the squat rack! 2 Quote --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Personal Stats: (About Me) Start Weight: 279.6 Current Weight: 270.1 Goal Weight: 220.0 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Challenge History: Lvl 1 Rebel, PvP, Lvl 2 Warrior, Lvl 3 Warrior --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment
Stronkey Kong Posted August 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 I was there I promise. I forgot my phone though. 1 Quote ===================================================================================================== --Stronkey Kong-- Link to comment
gingered Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Started warming up at 6:38 this am, but forgot to post. Quote Daily Battle Log Challenge 1 | 2 | 3 (unfinished) | 4 Follow me on fitocracy! PRs: 205 lb (deadlifts) | others to follow Link to comment
Bouldersnap Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 VTSPE772 tipped me off to this PVP was here and I wanna jump in on this. 5 am workouts is one of my challenge goals. Good to know we aren't the only ones concious. I do 5 am daily ot build the habit. 2 Quote Race: Kender Class: Warrior Level:7 STR:25 | DEX:5 | STA:9 | CON:13 | WIS:17 | CHA:14 Link to comment
Bouldersnap Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 I'm up and still here Quote Race: Kender Class: Warrior Level:7 STR:25 | DEX:5 | STA:9 | CON:13 | WIS:17 | CHA:14 Link to comment
VTSPE772 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Deadlifts are done! Quote --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Personal Stats: (About Me) Start Weight: 279.6 Current Weight: 270.1 Goal Weight: 220.0 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Challenge History: Lvl 1 Rebel, PvP, Lvl 2 Warrior, Lvl 3 Warrior --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment
Stronkey Kong Posted August 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 As are mine!I keep forgetting about this thread. 1 Quote ===================================================================================================== --Stronkey Kong-- Link to comment
gingered Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 At the gym at 6:15 this AM. Currently waiting to press... There's someone using one of the two benches that isn't pressing at all, grr 1 Quote Daily Battle Log Challenge 1 | 2 | 3 (unfinished) | 4 Follow me on fitocracy! PRs: 205 lb (deadlifts) | others to follow Link to comment
VTSPE772 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Just go flex those Bro-tastic arms at that poser, Bro! 2 Quote --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Personal Stats: (About Me) Start Weight: 279.6 Current Weight: 270.1 Goal Weight: 220.0 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Challenge History: Lvl 1 Rebel, PvP, Lvl 2 Warrior, Lvl 3 Warrior --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment
VTSPE772 Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 I am here, barely. 1 Quote --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Personal Stats: (About Me) Start Weight: 279.6 Current Weight: 270.1 Goal Weight: 220.0 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Challenge History: Lvl 1 Rebel, PvP, Lvl 2 Warrior, Lvl 3 Warrior --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment
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