The lets motivate each other to do our strength and core work thread...

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Liliaicha Apr 2012 3:32pm, 18 Apr 2012 7,559 posts	0 Liliaicha Still at it, but down to 2 sessions a week, and only doing standing core work now - seems to make sense.
HappyG(rrr) Apr 2012 9:02pm, 18 Apr 2012 17,403 posts	0 HappyG(rrr) More gym than running at the mo for me. Still think Pilates is best core class you can do. Tops! :-)G
The Terminator Apr 2012 7:21am, 26 Apr 2012 5,289 posts	0 The Terminator I am right back on this after couple of quiet weeks pre and post marathon. Legs yesterday, hip fkexors are screaming at me a little this morning. Where are the rest of you lightweights though?
RichHL Apr 2012 10:49am, 26 Apr 2012 3,904 posts	0 RichHL Swimming. I have the excuse of my first aquathlon coming up in five weeks and not really being able to swim properly yet. I really need to fix that.
Liliaicha Apr 2012 4:27pm, 26 Apr 2012 7,585 posts	0 Liliaicha TT - Errrrr........out running!?
The Terminator Apr 2012 7:11pm, 26 Apr 2012 5,296 posts	0 The Terminator Any excuse Lil Rich I'm sure I heard somewhere that swimming helps loads with aquathlons, may be wrong?
buzby123 Apr 2012 7:16pm, 26 Apr 2012 140 posts	0 buzby123 Can I join? I started doing Body Pump, body Attack and Body Combat back in December, don't know if its a coincidence but seen my HM pb down by 14 mins and my 6 mile by 4 mins, 5K down 1.5 mins and my 10K is now bob on doubled my 5K time, think I have found MY distance. I credit to losing about a stone in weight but also strength training with especially Body Pump. Cardio hasn't been a major problem for me its always the legs that give up on hills etc but I feel stronger than I've ever done and seem to be able to power up hills much easier these days.
The Terminator Apr 2012 7:29pm, 26 Apr 2012 5,297 posts	0 The Terminator Hello Buzby
buzby123 Apr 2012 7:49pm, 26 Apr 2012 145 posts	0 buzby123 Hi Terminator. So, how much core work do you all do per week> got to admit I am pretty poor with it. There is about 5 mins of core work at end of each class and I tend to do between 4 and 6 classes per week. Its all against body weight i.e. plank, side plank, crunches, etc etc. and not on a machine but is it really enough?
Liliaicha Apr 2012 7:54pm, 26 Apr 2012 7,591 posts	0 Liliaicha Buzby - Wow that's LOADS!!! I do 2 x 20 min standing core work sessions. MUST get a medicine ball!!