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

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Red Squirrel Sep 2016 8:34pm, 7 Sep 2016 19,367 posts	Quote Pin Red Squirrel Hello lovelies. I'm paying off a debt at the mo so living on virtually nothing and working like a dog. Being totally selfish, I want a free workout and people to motivate me. Does anyone fancy putting a whole body workout together with me and then motivating each other? Perhaps we could split it into areas so people have a choice. What I mean by that is: Back - choice of a few exercises we decide on Abs ditto Legs Arms Glutes Etc Then we choose how often and post on here what we did. Thoughts please folks. I don't actually know what the current thinking re: good practice is either. IE: Do the same thing in one week then move on to a different set the next Mix it up in the week. Do different areas of the body on different days. Oooh it's a minefield ...
Gooner Sep 2016 8:43pm, 7 Sep 2016 14,039 posts	Quote Pin Gooner Just to give you an idea, I currently work these muscle groups every week and have seen good results and no loss in strength. Mon: Biceps and back Tue: Cardio twice (something like cycling/rowing and a run) Wed: Chest and triceps Thur: Cardio twice or a hiit bodyweight circuit Fri: Shoulders Sat: Possible parkrun and abs Sun: Race/rest.
Columba Sep 2016 10:13pm, 7 Sep 2016 11,144 posts	Quote Pin Columba I don't even know what some of those things in the workout (previous page) are. Russian twists, for example. Need to look for things we can do at home, and without needing to invest in expensive equipment (noting Red Squirrel's situation).
Red Squirrel Sep 2016 10:16pm, 7 Sep 2016 19,368 posts	Quote Pin Red Squirrel Ah - just spotted workouts to the right, so will compile my programme from those. I saw your abs thing Gooner, thanks for posting. I like the bicycle exercise.
Gooner Sep 2016 10:23pm, 7 Sep 2016 14,041 posts	Quote Pin Gooner No worries, you can do all on that list at home, just use something from 2kg up for a weight for the russian twists and adjust to your strength
Red Squirrel Sep 2016 9:55am, 8 Sep 2016 19,369 posts	Quote Pin Red Squirrel I'll look on Freecycle for a 6K medicine ball. I also like to use it to do the behind the head lift up things, while keeping legs on floor.
HappyG(rrr) Sep 2016 4:53pm, 8 Sep 2016 25,899 posts	Quote Pin HappyG(rrr) Excellent re bounce of this excellent thread. I do most of my core with no weights - wobble board squats, single leg squats, all the abs, plank, situps stuff, loads of Pilates moves - leg lifts, clam, back work - swan, swimming, roll overs, unweighted deadlifts etc. Free and hard, low impact, high benefit. You've just made me want to go to gym! G
Red Squirrel Sep 2016 9:39pm, 8 Sep 2016 19,373 posts	Quote Pin Red Squirrel I've got a free night tomorrow so will work on a plan and post it here. Grrr - what's a deadlift without a weight?
HappyG(rrr) Sep 2016 11:50am, 10 Sep 2016 25,904 posts	Quote Pin HappyG(rrr) Squirrel - I suppose it's just touching your toes! But in Pilates what the teacher emphasizes is a slow roll down (stretch for spine, lower back, hips, glutes and hams) but to rise by clenching glutes and feeling the pull on your hams as you rise. A very gentle version of deadlift. Not going to build massive strength, but compared to my sitting at a desk all day, I feel it may have some benefit? G
Red Squirrel Sep 2016 12:42pm, 10 Sep 2016 19,387 posts	Quote Pin Red Squirrel Thanks G, I know what you mean. Will run it past my yoga friend on Monday.