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Jan 2023
12:28pm, 11 Jan 2023
21,129 posts
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Sharkie
Great posts from SPR and Cath.
Dead right!
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Jan 2023
12:47pm, 11 Jan 2023
2,148 posts
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Jaks
I had to Google what a dead bug was. I struggle to lift my legs to 90 deg but I’m going to add these to my work out.
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Jan 2023
1:28pm, 11 Jan 2023
10,866 posts
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sallykate
I like the look of that 5 x 5 structure. Haven't settled into a routine of strength work this year, without a paid gym to go to. Those would give a great base to work on.
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Jan 2023
2:41pm, 11 Jan 2023
62,140 posts
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Velociraptor
I thought getting under a barbell had my abdominals covered and didn't expect the DOMS I got a few days into the 12 Days of Fetchmas.
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Jan 2023
3:37pm, 11 Jan 2023
9,367 posts
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TeeBee
That's why I like doing my bootcamp and weights V'rap. I think they compliment eachother well.
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Jan 2023
4:02pm, 11 Jan 2023
21,131 posts
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Sharkie
I agree Teebs and admire you for it. It's so easy to ignore abs/stability stuff cos it's so boring (well I think so) I reckon the accountability of Bootcamp -and misery loves company obvs  - is a big help.
Although I've realised there are many* forms of exercise I prefer to yoga, I'm trying to continue with this year's YWA 30 days as it's very core/stability focused and I know I need to do it.
* one or two
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Jan 2023
4:04pm, 11 Jan 2023
21,132 posts
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Sharkie
When I say 'need to' I'm not making a moral judgement - it's merely that a strong and appropriately functioning centre (core) will make all the stuff I DO like doing so much easier and let's face it ... better.
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Jan 2023
4:08pm, 11 Jan 2023
39,373 posts
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EvilPixie
sharkie that's spot on! I don't do core and it's because it's boring! It doesn't feel like a workout straight away
you run etc you know it
even strength work isn't always and immediate feeling and I'm all about the instant gratification
I know I should do core and more strength work but if something is to drop these are the first to go
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Jan 2023
5:57pm, 11 Jan 2023
957 posts
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Shades
I don't like doing core work unless I'm in a pilates class, I've lapsed from classes, must go back soon.
But my instructor gave me a little tabata routine for core and I do this at home quite happily as each set is only 2 minutes
Crunches 20 reps then 10 seconds to get into position for
Plank 20 seconds then 10 seconds to get into position for
Glute Bridge single leg lifts 20 reps then 10 seconds rest
Bicycle Crunch 20 reps then 10 seconds rest.
I usually do a minimum of 2 sets and that takes 4 minutes
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Jan 2023
6:28pm, 11 Jan 2023
39,385 posts
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EvilPixie
Nice
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