The Borg Queen

I did option 2 on Tuesday and Option 3 last night.  Option 1 is on deck for tonight.
 
I found option 2 to be harder than option 3. For the 15 minute one, the intensity wasn't nearly as high as the 10 minute one but it just felt like it went on forever.

Thank you for saying that! I was doing option 2 and thinking, why is this so hard?! Glad it wasn't just me.

Kinda quite in here. How's Week 4 going for everyone?

 

I just did Option 2, and... Heck, it was hard. But I loved it. 

13 hours ago, Strickland5 said:

 

 

Ultra? Triathlon? A nap!

Hah! Exactly.

 

Triathlon sounds interesting. Definitely going to take a week off, at least, before committing to any goals. Taking it easy. 

Fu-jay! I just found your thread... Let me know how it goes with permanent residency. Pretty cool!

8 hours ago, Strickland5 said:

 

Just replaced my Nike Structure 20s - didn't wanna get different shoes as I've been in the Structures for most of my recent training.

Nice! Fancy. I love new running shoes. 

Running ... more running ... rest ... knee pain == new shoes ... rest .. .run run run ... 

What shoes did you get?

Finished the marathon!!!!

 

I've officially finished 5 half marathons and 1 full marathon this year!

 

New question: Now what?

Week 4 - Collect All the Points

 

Happy end of challenge, everyone! This week we're giving points away like candy. If you have fallen behind, there's still time to get biiiigie points. I have posted 3 options, each with different "session point" values. This means if you haven't participated much yet this challenge, you can still make the podium. And if you've done an incredible job following along and keeping up, there's no resting on your laurels-- You still have to work hard. Mwa ha ha ha haaaa! 

 

Option 1: 5 Minutes (+ 1 session point)

If you are sensitive to grating noises, I recommend muting and putting on your own music.

 

Option 2: 10 Minutes (+ 2 session points)

 

Option 3: 15 Minutes (+ 3 session points)

Some very unique variations there.  

 

That's it, everybody. Enjoy!

 

Glad everyone seems to be enjoying the video. Keep it up!

I have to admit... I haven't done it yet. I need to get my abss in gear.

Week 3

6 Minutes

Nothing too funny this time. Hopefully a good workout, tho:

 

Everytime I think about writing in my challenge I want to complain about something related to fitness or my job, but instead I'll talk about something fun- Destiny 2. Soooo much fun! I'm making many friends and killing it at pvp. Only at 274 so far, but who knows... There's a nightfall session on Saturday with some of my favorite pals, and of course I won't plan to raid, but I'll just find myself in one. That is pure high level sheeeet. Now, if only I could find the perfect shader for my space ship... Bah! Who has time for that?!

So I actually tried the sexy 80s waist workout and you know what? They spelled it wrong. It should be waste workout because it is crap for a work out. Basically cardio stretching, no muscle activation at all.
 
Now that I am warmed up, I need to do the other one to actually get a workout [emoji3]
 

Oh my gosh, you actually tried it. You get major props. That is awesome, lol.

Don't get me wrong, I think the video is absolutely hilarious.  Especially because it was probably made as a workout video but whoever was producing it thought "well, sex sells so maybe we better sex this thing up". [emoji3] #sexyfail

Yeah... I have no idea...

I feel that everything I see from the 80s is sort of like that. My perspective may be skewed due to what survives and makes it to modern streaming services, but because it was also a completely different world back then, I'm willing to believe in the most bizarre version of 80's reality. Also, it's funnier that way.

A free point is one session (5 points?), I am confused.

Yeah, that's right. Everyone gets a freebee

5 hours ago, zenLara said:

G'sus, @Primeval  I'm not that sure that's a workout vid... I mean, what's with the sensual woman voice? And wtf is happening at 1:25, does she actually say "right, make it wiggle" or is just my poor english?  The 80's were crazy like that, huh?

 

Okay, I'm getting the picture. Well...

 

I think the right thing to do is add a sort of warning/disclaimer to the post, which I did. 

 

Also, I think everyone should get a free point for the week. So if you're seeing this, add a free point to your total.  Get your free point!

2 hours ago, zenLara said:

omg, that 2 minutes plank at the end was hard...

Good job!

WTF was that???  the lingering crotch shots make we seriously suspicious that the primary purpose of that video may not have been a solid ab workout...
 
Please tell me you didn't "find" this from your personal library [mention=18033]Primeval[/mention] [emoji3][emoji3][emoji3] 

Hahahaha. I think it's a real workout video from the 80's! People were weirdos back then.

You're winning, by the way. 25 points! Wow.

On 9/23/2017 at 10:51 PM, Mad Hatter said:

Joining! A bit late so just let's pretend I've been here all along.  

So happy to have you back!!

Week 2 Videos!

 

Option 1: Hard Abss (8 minutes)

 

You might either need a weight, a "tin can," or a heavy shoe for a part of it. 

Also, there is a little extra fun PVP moment at the end. Plank versus... ah well, I wont spoil it for you.

 

Option 2: 80's Abss (0-3 minutes)

WARNING: This video may contain suggestive content, or the opposite. We can't decide. View at your own risk

 

"That is terrible. The hair doesn't help." - My SO

Bonus points if you actually do the exercises instead of watching the video and giggling for three minutes, like I did. 

Annnnnnd... Even if you do laugh the whole time, that's still an ab workout, right? For the books!

I'll update with a video by the end of today. Since Destiny 2 dropped I have to admit that my priorities have not been focused on abs. I'll be back with a video soon.

 
In my experience high miles on a treadmill is a bad idea.  Feels great and then something doesn't feel right when you stop.
 
Edit: to clarify, I usually feel woozy, disoriented and my legs can't get the ground back underneath them for several minutes.  To the point that I sat down on the floor of the Y and wondered if I needed a doctor.

Thanks... You just gave me a great excuse to NOT run on a treadmill... Lol.

I've found they make me shin-splinty. I'll use a treadmill out of desperation, but I'm not quite there yet.

Great to have you back! Sorry you've had such a rough couple of weeks. We kept the abs challenge going if you want to jump back in.

16 hours ago, Baldilocks said:

I know it's not the same, but what about a treadmill?  I wish you could use ours.  It's just sitting in the basement taking up space.  If my son doesn't want it, I may try to get rid of it.  

Yeah, a treadmill! That's a pretty good idea. Thanks!

Week 1

 

Option 1-- Standing Abs (5 minutes)

Too easy? Grab a weight, a milk jug, or a small child.

 

 

Option 2-- Abs of Steel Program 3 (10 minutes)

What can I say... I love Tammy. Also, I think this is a good workout for tansverse abdominous. The deeper abbbzzzzz. 

 

12 hours ago, WhiteGhost said:

Went back and did one of the abs video from the old challenge tonight (Gym Ra).  Looking forward to the new video for this week

Do you like that video?