10 days until we start the April Challenge.

[Realfoodieclub]

It will be the sort of challenge everybody can get behind, I am a great believer in inclusivity when it comes to our fitness so you will be able to make it fit with yourself.

I am thinking along the lines of

150 mins (or working up to if you need ) a week raising the heart rate a bit.

nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/

And two sessions of stregnth work.

The (working up to) 150 mins can be anything that makes YOU a little breathless and feel worked, for some that could be a run, a cycle, a swim a Zumba class, that sort of idea.

For others it could be working up to a 5 Min Walk for 5 days with the thought to building that up every week. Or it could be working to incorporate these sitting exercises in to your week

nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/s...

The main thing will be to take the brief and make it fit in and manageable for yourself.

Here is a good list for the stregnth days to have a look at.

nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/g...

So thinking caps on, you have 10 days to get your plans together.

Rfc x

[UnfitNoMore]

Bring it on

[skysue16]

I need to make a plan!!

[UnfitNoMore in reply to skysue16]

I have a few... thinking through my options... I did a light dumbbell session earlier and it seems 4kg ones weren’t what they had in mind... well, that’s what my arms and shoulders are saying anyway 😂

[skysue16 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

My problem is motivation - I find repeated exercises rather boring!

[Realfoodieclub in reply to skysue16]

I shake mine up quite a lot and I am a big fan of fast circuits for that reason. If you let me know what sort of equipment or things you can use I will come up with a circuit for you if you like 😀.

[skysue16 in reply to Realfoodieclub]

Thank you! I haven't really got any equipment, except a couple of 'weights'. I can of course use the stairs, banister on landing etc. When I am outside walking/running I use the picnic benches, gates and trees for the strength&flex exercises.

[Realfoodieclub in reply to skysue16]

Don’t forget if you want to use them again the ones from the 61 day core are still up on my website, it is in the middle of a little make over but that part has been done.

realfoodieclub.ovh/page13.html

[GoogleMe Graduate in reply to skysue16]

This is why I moved to yoga. I do have a personal practice but that evolves and I add and remove elements to what I am feeling on the day... plus do some online classes to spice things up a bit (and occasionally remind myself why I don't do that particular pose!)

[UnfitNoMore in reply to skysue16]

I don’t do the same workout twice in a week... variety keeps me going.

[JaeTEF]

Can't wait!

[Realfoodieclub in reply to JaeTEF]

Brilliant, I think it is going to be fun. 😀.

[Maddee_6333]

Oooo. Those exercise routines are new to me. Though I may have to invest in some Tena Lady before I do a lot of jumping... 🤫

[Realfoodieclub in reply to Maddee_6333]

Hehe, worth it 😉.

[jayval70]

I’m in 💪

[Realfoodieclub in reply to jayval70]

Brilliant, looking forward to seeing what everyone is going to do. 😀.

[Getfitok]

I manage (usually) 2 runs a week, but struggle getting motivated to do s&f (don’t know why because I don’t need to leave the house, it’s easier than running & I enjoy it when I do it). So hopefully this will give me some inspiration to just get on with it 😂

[Realfoodieclub in reply to Getfitok]

You are not alone with that, I don’t know why it feels harder to motivate ourselves, but it does😀. We can all help each other to keep going. Rfc x

[UnfitNoMore in reply to Getfitok]

I think the reasons you state make it harder to motivate. I don’t have to leave the house... so I get to see my lovely oh so comfortable couch and I know I can sit on it and watch some prime comedy... BBC Parliament is really funny! Also sometimes the workout can seem so easy compared to running 5k that the voices in my head tell me it’s not doing much, and it’s hardly worth doing. Luckily I suffered a knee injury during C25K and can see just how much better the running is with strength in my joints... and I’m now not neglecting the flexibility as much as I have previously. For me, like with the running, I need a plan... I’m doing some workouts on Nike because my running plan sends me to them, and the picking core, arm, back, shoulder work for my rest days... I’m writing it down every Sunday and sticking it on the back of the toilet door.

[Getfitok in reply to UnfitNoMore]

I know that s&f is good for the core which in turn is good for running & badminton, which I’m trying to improve, so I must be more disciplined & just get on with it. There, I’ve committed myself 😊

[Realfoodieclub in reply to Getfitok]

Badminton, now there is a good cross training activity. Especially if you play singles 😀. For most of us it is just finding that thing that makes us do it. I am terrible at that. 😀.

[Realfoodieclub in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Great idea, my fridge often has a train8ng plan attached to it, I love physically ticking off things 😀. That works for me.

[Millsie-J]

This looks great Rfc, just what I need to mix it up a bit! The belly dance looks great...... i bought a beaded belt from Egypt a couple of years ago.... I might get to use it! Im running ir walking most days but these will help add variety!

[Realfoodieclub in reply to Millsie-J]

You have just reminded me my Dad bought me some mini cymbals for belly dancing years ago, I will look them out 😀

[Bluebirdrunner]

I'm in too...just checked out some of the new videos you have posted Rfc, and am keen to get moving. 😊xx

[Realfoodieclub in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Brilliant, they do look fun don’t they.

[Anon_junk]

I am in! I am currently in week 4 of s&f and week 6 of c25 and was looking for motivation for strength exercises on my "rest" days. This will hopefully give me the push I need.

[Realfoodieclub in reply to Anon_junk]

Brilliant a bit more stuff to have a go with when you graduate S&F.

[Bluebirdrunner]

**Update**

I see we are starting on the 1st April...but there is no time like the present...I've JUST DONE the basic aerobic workout 😥 as its been a while since I've done keepfit to music...

Still in one piece😆

The belly dancing and laBamba look great too, and I'm hoping to move onto them soon...

Exciting stuff Rfc, thanks again for the motivation and getting me off the sofa!😊xxx

[Realfoodieclub in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Well done, that’s what we like to see, eagerness 😀. Rfc x

[Jogunlikely]

This is just what I needed as losing impetus with my S&F. Love the links to the classes and think I'll kick off with belly dancing tomorrow. Though I doubt I will look anything like the instructor 😂

[Realfoodieclub]

I am very uncoordinated when doing classes, I do prefer doing them when no one can see me 😂😂😂. Have fun with your bellly dancing,

[jayval70]

Ok I have made my plan. I have just completed B210k and so am now going to use April to consolidate and try out some new things like I did after C25k. So my plan is to try lots of different cardio and strength and stretch things, then report in and tell you how they went. Hopefully this will help me find some things I enjoy and can stick to, plus reporting in might increase the traffic on the forum and keep me accountable 💪💪💪

[Realfoodieclub in reply to jayval70]

That sounds great, I like the idea of trying different things, I will look forward to seeing what you try. Rfc x

[shadowboxer]

Sounds like a plan

[Realfoodieclub in reply to shadowboxer]

Brilliant. Rfc x

[Oldfloss Administrator]

Hello... I'm new on here and not sure how all this is working, as I am so late to the party! I am going to have to think where to begin!

[Realfoodieclub in reply to Oldfloss]

Hello you. We have two ready to start at the moment, one in April to get us started then the longer one of your three goals. healthunlocked.com/strength... still have time to get your thinking cap on. Rfc x