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Autumn/Winter Core and general strength challenge discussion forum

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  • #122
    captain P
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 690 ✭✭✭captain P


    Just got a load of strengthening exercises from a physio for an injury.

    It involves some planks and bridges, so would you count it as a session for this?


  • #123
    T runner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,307 ✭✭✭T runner


    captain P wrote: »
    Just got a load of strengthening exercises from a physio for an injury.

    It involves some planks and bridges, so would you count it as a session for this?

    Yep


  • #124
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,507 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    I have two types of workouts that I've been doing:
    1) Core strength exercises and weights - takes around 30-40 minutes and it's tough (twice a week)
    2) 5 Minute plank exercises (once or more a week).

    While the longer session is the key workout, it's great to have the option to do the 5 minute session, as an alternative, as it's not easy to fit in a 30-40 minute session regularly (I'd rather be out running to be honest). It's only been 6 weeks, but I'm already noticing a really positive difference. For a recent XC race, aerobic capacity was the limitation (rather than the normal aerobic capacity + muscle/form fatigue). Also, at the start I had to take a break between doing each of the plank exercises, but for the last 3 session, I can do the full 5 minutes going straight from one to the other. I'm also changing shape and still hovering around my race weight from early October.

    Long story short: It's been very valuable and I'm reaping the rewards, but it's also good to have an alternative 'go-to' session (where all you need is 5 minutes and a patch of floor).


  • #125
    T runner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,307 ✭✭✭T runner


    OK. Somehwre i think it was mentioned that the first part of the challenge was to 1-1-2012. I assume were on for continuing for the rest of the winter? Well done all. Im going to reset my missed sessions to zero in an effort to get back consistency.

    Anyone wanting to take up the challenge for the new year...jump aboard!


  • #126
    Slogger Jogger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,441 ✭✭✭Slogger Jogger


    T runner wrote: »
    Anyone wanting to take up the challenge for the new year...jump aboard!

    I'd be hoping to keep a few sessions ticking over each week into the new year.


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  • #127
    meijin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,328 ✭✭✭meijin


    I've started some body weight strength training at home 5 weeks ago.
    Very basic plan so far:
    - abs (various types of crunches) & back (bridges) - Mon, Wed, Fri
    - push-ups, dips, pull-ups, squats, calf raises - Tue, Thu, Sat
    (rest on Sunday)

    Only missed few sessions so far; I hope to keep it going. I need to review my plan and come up with something covering whole body better.

    Is any of you on fitocracy? You can join me on http://www.fitocracy.com/profile/meijin/ using the invite code from http://ftcy.co/veY1Xb (it's free)


  • #128
    T runner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,307 ✭✭✭T runner


    Slogger Jogger wrote: »
    I'd be hoping to keep a few sessions ticking over each week into the new year.

    Hi sj. That's great and hopefully well get a newbie or two. I've slacked off and really notice it on my Moderate and easy runs where I'm leaning forward a bit especially if im generally fatigued. It's 3 a week now till the spring!


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