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Would anyone like to join me doing the squat challenge?

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wibblyjelly · 13/05/2013 19:55

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 Grin

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

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MikeLitoris · 13/05/2013 19:57

I fancy this but have no idea if I am squatting properly! Grin

I might try and do 50 tonight .

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Soupa · 13/05/2013 20:03

Need to Google squats but might...

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wibblyjelly · 13/05/2013 20:11

I don't think I squatted down enough when I did mine, but I was feeling it at the end, so I must have been doing some good...

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MikeLitoris · 13/05/2013 21:33

I had good intentions but ended up having tea and chocolate instead

How long does 50 squats take anyway?

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wibblyjelly · 13/05/2013 21:37

It took me about 3 minutes, but I don't think I went low enough.

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cantthinkofanythingwitty · 13/05/2013 22:07

you inspired me, i have just done day 1 Smile surprisingly it wasnt so sad ........ i was probably doing it wrong

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cantthinkofanythingwitty · 13/05/2013 22:08

bad even lol Grin

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QueenOfCats · 13/05/2013 22:08

I'm in - gonna do 50 now Smile

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zenoushka · 13/05/2013 22:14

I'm in too!

Just went to my first body conditioning class this evening, it was pretty squat-tastic. Was really tough, but felt so good after the class. Although think I'll definitely be feeling those muscles tomorrow....

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wibblyjelly · 13/05/2013 22:15

Well done all! I'm doing c25k as well, so tomorrow is going to be interesting......

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QueenOfCats · 13/05/2013 22:16

Done! Am I supposed to feel it so much in my knees??

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DrSeuss · 13/05/2013 22:17

I am myself quite squat, will that do?

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QueenOfCats · 14/05/2013 01:22

So, I did 50 squats at about 10pm, just went to get a bass of water and I can hardly walk!

My legs feel like they're giving way, I almost ended up in a heap at the foot of the stairs!

Is this an indication of how unfit I really am?

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wibblyjelly · 14/05/2013 02:43

I had the same, and the person who got me started on this thinks I wasn't going low enough on my squats. The problem is, I went as low as I could! I'm hoping it will start to get easier the more I get used to them. I last did squats when I was in school, so quite a while ago....

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wibblyjelly · 14/05/2013 08:11

55 squats completed this morning.....

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aliciaflorrick · 14/05/2013 08:14

I'm going to try this, I find squats really hard, but am off on holiday in six weeks so it would be nice not to have a flabby bum.

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ninja · 14/05/2013 08:33

I'll join you, I can print off the list as a chart and give myself stickers ticks!

I migh even consider adding sit ups too Wink

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wibblyjelly · 14/05/2013 08:59

ninja you're hard core Smile

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CooEeeEldridge · 14/05/2013 09:22

Ooh yes, I did this a while ago and promised I'd stay doing some daily after the 30 days.... Oops! So I'll join and start again if that's ok? I also added 100 sit ups each day to it last time which I'll prob do again..

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wibblyjelly · 14/05/2013 09:28

I'm not sure I'm brave enough to do the sit ups. Would you all do the same amount as the squats per day?

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HairyPotter · 14/05/2013 09:34

I have just managed 50. God it hurts. Are my arms supposed to be aching as well? Hmm

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EauRouge · 14/05/2013 10:18

Ooh, I'm tempted by this. Is it OK to do running as well? Don't want to knacker my leg muscles by not giving them a break.

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wibblyjelly · 14/05/2013 10:20

eau I'm doing c25k at the same time. I'm going running tonight, think I'll be slower than ever though, as my thighs already feel like they are on fire Smile

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zenoushka · 14/05/2013 14:28

I can barely go up and down the stairs today - every muscle in my legs ache! So sore... But no pain no gain right?!

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wibblyjelly · 14/05/2013 19:38

Running was hard tonight, but the fact that I'm feeling it must mean its doing some good, right?

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