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As 927589452 steps into this new year, he will have to fight many opponents. This is the place to follows him along. He knows his two big foes, which are the Summer at the Lakes and Pools and his degree, but as any big hero, he has to conquer them step by step. Therefore he has to Fitness do his BW Workout or Yoga on 4 of 7 Days he has to have no break longer than 1 Day between Training Health have a self cooked meal for Lunch on 3 of 5 work days Fight do at least two full kata Science: read at least 30 pages of scientific papers or scripts write at least 1 page of scientific paper (control at https://github.com/927578452 ) each week. And he storms into battle...

This is an open Bodyweight loss challenge: The Winner is the Person for whom (BF_{beginning}-BF_{current}) /BF_{beginning} is the smallest biggest number The attendents need to give their BF calculated by http://fitness.bizcalcs.com/Calculator.asp?Calc=Body-Fat-Navy when joining in. There is no chance of leaving once you have begun. The Penalty is (rank-1)/(#attendees-1) * 1000 burpees in 48h Spreadsheet ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rules by Br0din: 1. lose fat 2. must sign up and enter by Jan 5th. Final measurements will happen on March 1st. If you don't record your results on 3/1. you lose. 3. if you enter... you will do the punishment, even if you quit 4. Trash talking will happen. 5. don't quit ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anti CHEAT rules: 1.no professional surgery 2.you have to survive homemade surgery 3.If you think of silently attending and seeing if you would win, you will be cursed

This will be my very first challange ever. I made 5 goals in 3 focus areas. I hope this will work Small question, should I make these into epic goals of my character? I decided to add attibutes to my goals. I like that aspect So I devided 15 points to my goals & epics. Diet - Don't take office snacks (celibrations) in Nov. (I love office snacks) [CON+3] - Only have 2 coffee's before 1 one after lunch rest of the day drink water/tea (that's 3 of the normal 7 to 10 which leads to Reduce caffeine consumption by 50%) [CON+2] Fitness - wall/rock climb at least 1 hour a week each week [STR+3] - 10 min walk every day. (prefferably outside) [STA+1] Life - Go to and Dance at! the halloween ball (5th of November) [CHA +1] [DEX+1] My Epic quests for this period; - Buy a 10 stipcard for the wall/rock climbing hall (40xp) [WIS+1] (I think that if I pay for it it's more likely I'll go) - Be able to rock climb a 5A (10XP) [STR+1] (start difficulty) - be able to rock climb 3 5A's in a row (20xp) [STR+1][STA+1] - Go to the halloweenball at the dance school and dance! at least 1 foxtrot (5th of Nov) (25xp) (same as above [CHA +1] [DEX+1]) (I'm not a very good dancer, but I like it... I'm shy when it comes to crowds and moving in a way I'm not comfy with. so I don't just want to go there, I want to dance at least a foxstrot (which is my best dance out of the lot)) - Don't take any office snacks in Nov (25 xp) (same as above [CON+3]) (I like to believe I eat fairly alright, lots of veggies and fruits, nuts etc. never snack at home (I never buy it) but at work... people "treat" a lot for good projects, birthdays, babies born, leaving etc. I snack at least 3 times a week in office. I aim to not snack at work in Nov.

At the beginning of last challenge I was inspired to create a series of challenges based on major battles of Middle Earth. Right now these challenges only contain the exercise aspect of the challenge so I will be adding other goals as well. I decided to skip over the first couple as they are more geared to beginners or at least people who are where I was a few challenges ago. If you are interested in using, viewing, or helping me construct these challenges there is the Link. If you look at the challenges I posted in the other thread you will see that I made some changes to parts of Helm's Deep and I may make more before this challenge begins. It's all about working out the kinks and building a feasible plan. The Battle of Helm's Deep This is the first battle in which the members of the Fellowship had a chance to prepare for battle. Armor was donned, blades sharpened, and the fortress bolstered, though there was little time. The battle raged through the night against a relentless foe of unbeatable numbers. The warriors were tired, their muscles ached under their armor, yet they fought on. This Challenge is about building endurance while maintaining the strength needed to fight under the weight of armor. Q1: Workout Strength: 2 Days a week 5x5. Bench, Military, Deadlift, and Curls both days. Calisthenics: 2 Day a week, Biggest Loser Boot Camp DVD while wearing chainmail hauberk. (substitute any workout that mixes strength and cardio, substitute weighted vest and/or ankle and wrist weights) Core: 1 day a week: 1 min Leg Raises, 1 min 1 leg 1 arm row, 1 min Mountain Climbers. Repeat 5 times, no Breaks. Weapons: 5 Days a week, 10 minutes Pell training with heavy boffer weapons. Workout Doesn't Count If I Don't Stretch After! Q2: Diet Consume no more than 3400 calories per day while consuming at least 215g protein. Q3: Work I am trying to work toward a promotion, and have set up a list of things to work on. My goal is to stick to my checklist for the entirety of the challenge. Score is based on percentage completed. SQ: Chainmaile Produce 10 pieces for sale at craft fairs.

So I was checking out some new challenge threads and I came upon IslandGirl_Becks' thread "Becks goes There and Back Again with the Hobbit", which appears to be the first in a series of Hobbit/LotR themed challenges she is planning on doing. I am a big fan of LotR and the Hobbit, I have even read the Silmarillion (it is a hard read do not attempt unless you are a total nerd). I have seen several Middle Earth based challenges and workouts but most of them are walking/running based, something I have no interest in participating in. But as I read Becks' post it occurred to me, there is certainly a ton of walking in the books, but there is also a lot of epic battles. One of my hobbies being reenactment/swordplay, that is exactly the sort of thing I am interested in. So that leads me here, to plan a set of challenges, each based on a Battle of the Third Age. I haven't decided whether to do them chronologically or from easiest to hardest yet but the first step will be to make a list of the battles I want to cover. Then I will set up a basic template to follow before building unique challenges for each battle. I already have a challenge set up for this round so I am hoping to have this together for the next challenge. The first three I know I want to be more ranger themed but then I want to switch to warrior/bulking mode for the fall and winter. If I can't make that work, I may just take a break from my themed challenges until next spring. Anyway, I'm not just here to talk, I want your input! What kind of exercises belong in a battle workout? What equipment should I use? How many dwarves should I throw? If you like you can even play along and set up your own Battles of Middle Earth challenge. Lets have some fun together.....FOR FRODO!

Hi there I'm a swiss guy trying to get stronger. I'm working out since 2 years and probably did a lot wrong... but learned a lot and now I think I'm on the right path. I'm actually 100% paleo! I did Low-Carb, and I lost a lot weight since I left school but also a lot of muscle mass so now I want to gain strength. I read a lot of books about workout and nutrition but was never able to stick to one thing. In This challenge I want to stick to my own wourkout routine and stay 100% Paleo with no excuses. Routine: A: Squat 5x5reps / Front Squat 2x 10reps, Benchpress 3 x 6-12reps or Dips 6 x 10reps, Chin-Ups 6 x 3reps, Lat-Pulldown 6 x 6 - 12reps B: Deadlift 5x5reps/ Romanian Deadlift 2x10reps, Benchpress 3 x 6-12reps or Dips 6 x 10reps, Chin-Ups 6 x 3reps, Wide Rowing 6x6-12reps Every Workout I do 3x 45 - 60 sec. Plank trying to increase time every Workout. Every second workout I do a add a Sprint-Training after my main workout 6-8 x 30 sec all out. MAIN QUEST: Being able to Deadlift 5x5 120 Kg SMART QUEST 1: I have my own workout routine I do for 3 times a week A = 15 - 18 workouts B = 10 - 14, C = 6 - 9 SMART QUEST 2: Doing Bodyweight Exercises on non workout days A = 15 - 18 workouts B = 10 - 14, C = 6 - 9 SMART QUEST 3: Track every workout and stick to Paleo! LIFEQUEST: Read a book for 30 mins, 4x a week A=9-12 Days B= 8 or less days Guys let me know what you think about this whole story! Thanks in advance to the NF and the Community

Right here Go's Ive already put my aimes in profile box. Well i found a Huge Openspace Gym in my town and its not fare either. So i will put up pic of it and me so i adding to the Pull/Chin up. making it three of each a Toatal of Six just to make the challange number sound good. Bring it On!! P.S im gonna see if i can join a Buddie group in rangers, anyone have room for a newbi who gonna level up.

I'm Newbie to Nerd Fitness and this is my first Challenge. Around Christmas last year I reached 145 lbs, which was the most I have ever weighed. With Weight Watchers (I still use the old system) I've reached 134 lb. I'm not really overweight, but my womanly curves are in the front instead of on the sides, so the goal is ultimately to create a waist to be proportional to my narrow hips. I know that building strength is the way to get my middle into the right shape instead of just trimming the fat alone. This challenge is perfectly timed for me because on Feb 15th, I'm going to a convention which will have me baring my middle. Height: 5'5" Weight: 134 body fat %: 25%? Underbust: 33" High Waist: 30.5" Low waist: 35" Hips: 36" LEVEL 1 - Half Elf STR - 1 DEX - 2 STA - 2 CON - 3 WIS - 4 CHA - 3 Fitness Goal 1: Stick to Weight Watchers for the next 6 weeks. NO skipping days. Target of 24 points a day. My ultimate goal is to count every point every day, even if I didn't make the target points. I've got breakfast handled which has been huge part of my success so far. Next I'm going to shift more calories to my snack from my evening meal. I also made an Excel sheet that automatically calculates my points, set up for the rest of the year. Already started and going strong since January 1! My ultimate goal is to be 125 lb. by my birthday in March, but we'll see how much this will cut into it. (CON +4) Fitness Goal 2: Weight lift twice a week. This is entirely new for me. I've always been intimidated by free weights. I'm afraid of doing it wrong and the big weights are just plain SCARY! Today my beloved hunk-o-man showed me how to do some exercises with the free weights. I used a 10 lb weight which looks HUGE to me. I did more than I thought I could. GOAL - more weight and learn more exercises. Rows: 10 lb x 12 reps (probably could have done a few more.) Side lift: 5 lb x 10 reps (I was getting shaky) (STR +4) Fitness Goal 3 Cardio for 20 minutes 3 times a week, plus stretching I don't exactly have a plan for this, but it will include some stationary bike, elliptical and ballet fitness videos from the internet. I haven't felt as strong since I quit ballet - I used to be able to squeeze a man in half with my thighs. This goal will probably be tweaked within the next week - recommendations welcome. (STR +2, Dex +2) Life goal level up Get the apartment organized Just moved into a new apartment in the DC area. Keeping up with the laundry and dishes has been enough of a challenge, next we need to organize all of the boxes that we just pushed into the closet. (WIS +1, CHA +2)