Daily Workout - Challenges and Victories

[Emma-Leigh]

In light of the extreme focus this board has in regards to the 'body beautiful' (and the frustration that results in people not 'getting results fast enough'), I thought I would create a sticky that changed the focus a little....

This is a thread for posters to use to recognise 'every day' cardio/ strength or training achievements or challenges... Be it doing a PB on deadlifts, achieving that bodyweight pull-up, increasing your run speed or distance, or making it through a new grueling cardio routine - The small things that made you smile and do a happy dance of victory in the gym!

Share the torture/ torment and triumphs here (and perhaps set a challenge for others, and yourselves, for the next workout too)!

[AprilShowers13]

Victory: Yesterday I did a full 20 mintes of HIIT on the treadmill, run 7mph and jog 5 mph. Previously, I was only able to to about 10 minutes and then continue with a light jog for the rest of the time. But yesterday I decided to push forward and I surprised myself.

Challenge: I have yet to do a pull up or 10 pushups :/

[Suzanne813]

Victory: got to add the 45lb plates to the bar for squats for the first time!

Failure: got off the elliptical without stopping it completely and the pedal shot back and nailed me. Hello ankle the size of a softball!

[thedogdidit]

My first post here (that in and of itself is a big one, as I've been lurking/reading/learning here for about 6 months!) ....

Last week I decided to start AllPro's beginner routine which meant that I, for the very first time, had to enter the free weight section of the gym. Very scary stuff. But I did it and determined my 10RM for each of the exercises and started the program yesterday. I'm very happy to have broken through that self-imposed barrier.

[DanceDiva]

My first post here (that in and of itself is a big one, as I've been lurking/reading/learning here for about 6 months!) ....

Last week I decided to start AllPro's beginner routine which meant that I, for the very first time, had to enter the free weight section of the gym. Very scary stuff. But I did it and determined my 10RM for each of the exercises and started the program yesterday. I'm very happy to have broken through that self-imposed barrier.

CONGRATULATIONS!

This a huge milestone. I'm sure a lot of women (myself included) can relate to that feeling.

[thedogdidit]

CONGRATULATIONS!

This a huge milestone. I'm sure a lot of women (myself included) can relate to that feeling.

Thanks, it truly was a milestone for me! Amazing how, even at my age, I can be intimidated by something so little. I think I would have been more assertive when I was younger and fitter ...

Just had to take a deep breath and dive in, knowing that free weights were inevitable to get the results I desire. So far, so good.

[medjen]

My first post here (that in and of itself is a big one, as I've been lurking/reading/learning here for about 6 months!) ....

Last week I decided to start AllPro's beginner routine which meant that I, for the very first time, had to enter the free weight section of the gym. Very scary stuff. But I did it and determined my 10RM for each of the exercises and started the program yesterday. I'm very happy to have broken through that self-imposed barrier.

Yay! Welcome to the addiction that is freeweights.


An accomplishment that sticks out in my mind is from probably 6 months ago, but it still makes me smile. I was loading up the barbell and without thinking, grabbed a 25 lb plate in each hand and loaded one on each end of the bar. When I started, loading up 25 lb plates with 2 hands was the norm (and not necessarily an easy task). A small thing, but it makes me happy.


This week: I'll be hitting all my previous 5RMs doing Madcows. Next week starts the real work

[Bonny_Lassie]

Done my first unassisted wide grip pull-up yesterday! Woooop! Cracked chin-ups a while ago but pull-ups have always been a sticking point!

[Emma-Leigh]

A motivator for all of you trying to float....

[KimPossible98]

Done my first unassisted wide grip pull-up yesterday! Woooop! Cracked chin-ups a while ago but pull-ups have always been a sticking point!

Nice job!!!

I did a PB dead, 185lbs x 8! Woot woot! My goal is 225lbs

[KimPossible98]

[QUOTE=Emma-Leigh;545312913]A motivator for all of you trying to float....

[QUOTE]

Holy crap I thought doing a Clean and Jerk was hard... those girls are amazing!

[Echo814]

A motivator for all of you trying to float....

O-o me thinks I have new goals now.

[fitlover]

Great idea, Emma!

A motivator for all of you trying to float....

[youtube]PSyeiy99J9w[/youtu be]

Love that vid.

[summertown74]

A motivator for all of you trying to float....

omg. this. is. what. I. want.

does anyone know which federation that is?

[Emma-Leigh]

omg. this. is. what. I. want.

does anyone know which federation that is?

Done my Iron Maven => http://ironmaven.net/kono.html <= might find more info there.

[julysray]

last night first wide grip pull-up no HELP

[summertown74]

Done my Iron Maven => http://ironmaven.net/kono.html <= might find more info there.

thanks Emma!

[Hannah73Louise]

I got 5 reps out the 16kg dumdbells on chest press yesterday, 2 more than ever before - first improvement in weeks!

[Abscynthe]

I deadlifted my bodyweight last night It was only 1 rep, but now I know I can do it.

[mariia]

well...Now i can do 40 pushups in a row( 50 my next goal) and i can do ninja jumps!knees on the floor and i can jump and land on my feet!

[euco09]

I can now do 2 pull ups :-)

[euco09]

I tried to do walking lunges with 16kg dumbells this morning and fell over half way through my second set. But still it felt good and I am making good improvements :-)

[thehobbes]

I managed to rep the 55lb dbs for 10 on flat db presses today with no shoulder pain! First time really working out chest in 5 weeks after a RC injury. YEEAHHHHH!!!

[KC5280]

Victory: 8 dead-hang pull ups FINALLY! I've been stuck @ 7 for months now.
Goal: 10! (this will take me a while to accomplish, I have a feeling) :-)

Victory: 19 unassisted dips (with good form) in a row!
Goal: 20! (maybe 2 weeks?)

[fitlover]

Victory: 215 lb. squat!!




Challenge: 225 lb. squat by October 1st.

[euco09]

Victory: 215 lb. squat!!




Challenge: 225 lb. squat by October 1st.

Wow coooooooool!

[Rozlyn27]

I bench pressed for the first time today!

12 x bar...but still! Go me!

[thedogdidit]

I bench pressed for the first time today!

12 x bar...but still! Go me!

Congrats!
From someone who passed this milestone just a few weeks ago, I know how exciting it is.
Oh, and the bar is nothing to sneeze at ... and you'll be adding 2.5lb plates soon enough

[thedogdidit]

Victory: 215 lb. squat!!




Challenge: 225 lb. squat by October 1st.

Awesome! And when you get to 225 you'll be just about at 2xBW --- amazing. I hope to someday get to BW ...
but first I have to just squat the bar ....
baby steps.

[Megin]

i can do ninja jumps!knees on the floor and i can jump and land on my feet!

^^ Thats neat!