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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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OK it's nearly September, kids back to school and some kind of routine is upon us. I have definitely struggled to keep exercise up and the covid lbs have gotten comfortable. Who's up for some motivation, challenges or kick up the arse mentality? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've been going to the gym but I've been going out at the weekends so I'm gonna do a clean September!! Off the drink, clean eating and keep the pressure up in the gym. Up for any motivation I can get. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If you struggle alone try to rope a friend into walking/running/gym with you. Its honestly the best advsie as u turn up when u don't want to to avoid judgement/letting the other person down.
I was kinda alrite through lockdowm on my own doing 5ks twice a week for a large portion of it. Dipped a bit since things opened up but got one of my mates into doing a 'triathlon' at the gym with me once a week - 5k cycle, 3k run, 2k row.
Keeps us both going as we push the times we do it in & means I'm motivated to go a few other times a week to get better at our triathlon  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It’s hard, but it’s all about attitude. Regard training as an essential life need, such as food and going to the toilet. Not knocking walkers but you need to do something that makes you sweat. Make a deal with yourself, stick a calendar on the door. The reason we give up is that we don’t make a deal with ourselves. Offer yourself a decent treat in three months, set a plan, and commit to it, no maybes, you’re either doing it or you’re not. That’s my tupence!! Good luck. |
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Great idea. I was in a group from here during lockdown and it was great to start with as there were challenges and you were motivated to participate and keep going even on those days you didn’t feel like it. I’d be up for a bit of motivation again. |
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Start of with monthly challenges like squats for one month,then the plank challenge for one month,then mix and match.write it down on your diary or even use the phone ,the difference is unreal.I use 2 kettle bells for upper body exercises and the difference is Amazing.
If anyone needs a list of challenges let me know |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Start of with monthly challenges like squats for one month,then the plank challenge for one month,then mix and match.write it down on your diary or even use the phone ,the difference is unreal.I use 2 kettle bells for upper body exercises and the difference is Amazing.
If anyone needs a list of challenges let me know "
Going by fab pics the training is working! |
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"Start of with monthly challenges like squats for one month,then the plank challenge for one month,then mix and match.write it down on your diary or even use the phone ,the difference is unreal.I use 2 kettle bells for upper body exercises and the difference is Amazing.
If anyone needs a list of challenges let me know "
Id love a list of challenges please |
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"Start of with monthly challenges like squats for one month,then the plank challenge for one month,then mix and match.write it down on your diary or even use the phone ,the difference is unreal.I use 2 kettle bells for upper body exercises and the difference is Amazing.
If anyone needs a list of challenges let me know
Id love a list of challenges please"
From the previous group there was a 30 day challenge and 25 day challenge. A set number of exercises starting quite low and increasing and it was things like 10 squats, sit-ups etc. You got points for doing the exercises when then developed to extra points for video / picture proof. Was also a steps challenge posting daily steps and points for reaching a target |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Get some home weights
Sample work out
Bicep curls
Squats
Press ups
Arm raises
Climbers
Tricep dips
Plank
Strides
3 aerobic days walk/run/cycle
2 home gym days
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Start of with monthly challenges like squats for one month,then the plank challenge for one month,then mix and match.write it down on your diary or even use the phone ,the difference is unreal.I use 2 kettle bells for upper body exercises and the difference is Amazing.
If anyone needs a list of challenges let me know "
That was the plan between the challenges kept from the last group, the numerous fitness mags and books I have bought and programmes I've paid for and Pinterest have enough for 100 years lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Start of with monthly challenges like squats for one month,then the plank challenge for one month,then mix and match.write it down on your diary or even use the phone ,the difference is unreal.I use 2 kettle bells for upper body exercises and the difference is Amazing.
If anyone needs a list of challenges let me know "
I’d be interested if you like to share your challenges.. thanks |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Would hiking group or walking group and keep fit and make it sociable also. Mix the 2 and build friendships etc along the way. There can be a challenge for each region.or pic a walk in an area and take it from there. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My motivation is looking at myself in the mirror and sees the results that I have achieved! Nothing works better than that! Although, I know that begging is not so easy, since it takes some 4-6 weeks till you can see the first good signs of your exercises!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I would suggest us all agreeing to 3 x 40 min vigorous sessions per week. Anything that gets heart going and sweating. Light sessions like walking not included.
Everyone then post small details each week.
Maybe records weight, not for public. This would take 3 weeks to become habit. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Id be happy to join in on this, its the motivation part I need help with more than anything, finding that will to get up and just do it is the hardest part |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"How is this going to work? Is a group chat going to be set up or we just going to message on this post? "
The last wee group had a chat group on a different platform and challenges were posted and steps counted. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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OK so I have a few of you already on the other chat platform, so if you are serious about taking part pop me a message saying you are in ( will drop my filters) will try abd set group up on Sunday.
As regards challenges will start with a step one for the month and a 30 day squat challenge , I'm signed up for a 3000 skipping challenge for special Olympics and a 60 miles for mission Irish Air Ambulance. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Great idea. I'd love to join and help out whatever way I can. I'd love a bit of inspiration too. "
Like you need inspiration!! Did you look at your pics?? |
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"OK so I have a few of you already on the other chat platform, so if you are serious about taking part pop me a message saying you are in ( will drop my filters) will try abd set group up on Sunday.
As regards challenges will start with a step one for the month and a 30 day squat challenge , I'm signed up for a 3000 skipping challenge for special Olympics and a 60 miles for mission Irish Air Ambulance. "
Enjoyed the last one and would love to be in again  |
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By *ubal1Man
over a year ago
Newry Down |
With the weather being so idyllic, I went for a fast paced walk along the North Down Coastal Path this afternoon and earlier this week I did the Lagan Towpath from Belfast to Lisburn.
Exceptionally warm, and little breeze; when I speak to singles and couples I often muse, How many of these folk are secret swingers, or wish they were? |
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By *asual777Man
over a year ago
i travel all over |
"It’s hard, but it’s all about attitude. Regard training as an essential life need, such as food and going to the toilet. Not knocking walkers but you need to do something that makes you sweat. Make a deal with yourself, stick a calendar on the door. The reason we give up is that we don’t make a deal with ourselves. Offer yourself a decent treat in three months, set a plan, and commit to it, no maybes, you’re either doing it or you’re not. That’s my tupence!! Good luck. "
I actually think structure is very important . If you do something regularly (say a power walk with locals , 5 a side , cycling on Saturdays ) and you commit then you beat yourself up less about having done little because you’re regularly doing something . Group activities are best because if you don’t go then you ll be letting people down which is another motivation to keep going . |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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OK filters back up as the messages I've got are shocking but to all you lovely motivated lot you have messaged me, I will set group up.on Sunday and add as we go along. |
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By *ub23Man
over a year ago
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"OK filters back up as the messages I've got are shocking but to all you lovely motivated lot you have messaged me, I will set group up.on Sunday and add as we go along. "
I’m outside your age range and didn’t get to send you a message I’ll join do! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"OK filters back up as the messages I've got are shocking but to all you lovely motivated lot you have messaged me, I will set group up.on Sunday and add as we go along. "
Love to get involved in this if possible |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"OK filters back up as the messages I've got are shocking but to all you lovely motivated lot you have messaged me, I will set group up.on Sunday and add as we go along. "
Why are some people being assholes??. Forget them OP and do your own thing. Im sure there are plenty who have a genuine interest including myself. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"OK filters back up as the messages I've got are shocking but to all you lovely motivated lot you have messaged me, I will set group up.on Sunday and add as we go along.
Why are some people being assholes??. Forget them OP and do your own thing. Im sure there are plenty who have a genuine interest including myself."
Oh don't worry I literally just blocked the daft messages, it had nothing to do with the fitness group. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Sorry havent had chance to sort this today will be in touch tomorrow and get group set up. "
Union Woods walk most days if that is of any interest to you. Feel free to join. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Sorry havent had chance to sort this today will be in touch tomorrow and get group set up.
Union Woods walk most days if that is of any interest to you. Feel free to join."
No thanks I'll pass |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"OK bumping this again as we need some motivation "
Set a resanoble goal for the last me month and stick with it. Certain amount of exercise a day/week or distance to cover over the month. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I spotted this somewhere a few weeks ago and started today - November 1st
3000 squats for the month - so that is 100/day
Have done them today in sets of 20 at a time.
After a few days will do 25 at a time so morning, lunch time, evening time and just before bed.
Easy to do and takes very little time. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"OK bumping this again as we need some motivation
Set a resanoble goal for the last me month and stick with it. Certain amount of exercise a day/week or distance to cover over the month."
Some of us are doing challenges for the month. I signed up to the 3000 squats for the Mater foundation |
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