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The "Improve Everything in Under 5 Minutes" Challenge

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It has been a while since I threw down the challenge gauntlet. The 28 Beginner Squat Challenge back at the start of the year was fairly successful. The rather meandering and undefined Lent Challenge less so. This one is slightly different in that it is something I decided to do myself and then one of the admin in one of the other groups suggested I share it on the forums. It is not of my creation. I claim no credit for it. I'm just going to do it and invite any of you who wish to to take part too.

but "Improve everything in under 5 minutes"? That sounds a rather extravagant claim. It sounds like one of those clickbaity links that pop up on Facebook or the Tagline on the cover of a Health and Fitness magazine,

but yes. I guarantee that if you see this challenge through it will have a marked impact on your cardio vascular fitness level, your stamina, your leg and core strength and you will get significant visible body composition results, and it will never take up more than five minutes of your day.

After the collapse of the over complicated Lent Challenge, you will be glad to hear that this one requires no equipment whatsoever (other than a watch, clock or timer of some sort), only involves one exercise and that does not entail any complicated technique or real need to observe form. You can do it indoors or out. It will not interfere with any other training you may be doing. You will not get callouses or blisters. Karen from accounts will be giving you jealous/admiring glances before you are even at the halfway mark.

Assuming you are generally able bodied and do not have a medical condition that precludes exercise you can start from any level - obviously the fitter you are the quicker you may progress and if you are an absolute beginner it may take longer to get up to speed at the beginning.

The only caveat is that this is not a short challenge. As I said you may get through it faster or slower depending, but personally I am reckoning on about 90 days. But 5 minutes a day at the very outside. And faster, leaner, stronger... significantly... minutes off your race times, inches off your waist... guaranteed... or your money back.

The eagle-eyed and cynical among you may have notice that I have not given any specifics away yet. Just like those clickbaity websites and Fitness magazines, I'm trying to tantalise you into committing before giving away the secret. You'll love it though.

(actually that very last bit is not guaranteed to be true. Unless you're a masochist. But you will love the results)

So, who's in?

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Deedee69 profile image
Deedee69

Am a totally new beginner just starting on C25K and healthier eating plan. So it sounds good to me!

Razouski profile image
Razouski

After falling by the wayside in the Lent Challenge I feel duty bound to give this a go, Rignold. 😀

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Ajs07Graduate10

Sounds too good to be true 😂 where do I sign 😂

ToniCR profile image
ToniCR

intrigued... ok.

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SlinkyminkyGraduate10

Im in!

Did well in squat challenge

I too fell by the wayside during lent challenge; sorry 🙄

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LittleNell83

I am in, as long as balance isn't required 😄

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ruralfrance

Is it legal?

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PamJ58Graduate10

Yes, the time feels right to challenge myself. I'm in.

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PamJ58Graduate10

Just had a thought after saying "I'm in" - it's not the dreaded burpees is it ?

5 mins daily sounds manageable - but doing what?!

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mrrunGraduate10 in reply to Besidetheseaside123

Knowing Rignold's methods, there's likely to be meditation with light exercises, such as finger lifting and slow eye movements. And no sweat. He's vehemently anti sweat.

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Besidetheseaside123 in reply to mrrun

Sounds good - I'm into meditation, hasn't made me fitter though!

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GoogleMeGraduate10 in reply to Besidetheseaside123

That all depends on your definition of fitness... I could write an essay on how being physically fit and active doesn't mean SQUAT if you don't also have your head in a place that will work when you can't do the physical stuff like you used to... (unless you are a very quick learner...)

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Mand102

Intrigued, and slightly worried....so count me in! 😊

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Langley-LoperGraduate10

I am watching from the sidelines...

Jb33 profile image
Jb33

🤔

diamondd profile image
diamonddGraduate10

Can I still join?

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