S&F Catch-Up: what’s you favourite S&F move or tool, currently?

[CBDB]

It’s been a few full weeks on S&F, with @Oldfloss’ posts about embedding all sorts of movements into daily life (part 2 is here healthunlocked.com/strength... ) and also many of us have been busy with the Tibetan rites challenge ( healthunlocked.com/strength... ).

But just wanted to reach out and post a catch-up for all of us, including those who are following completely different S&F routines.

How is everyone doing?

And, if you have a favourite pose, a favourite go-to workout, a favourite tool (dumbbell, resistance balls, mat, gym ball, etc), we’d love to read about it, even seeing a picture or two! Post in a separate post for everyone to see those glorious pics, tools, workouts or post by reply here!

And if you are new or still not sure where to head to, below some inspirations from our past posts:

Links to recent and past S&F initiatives:

★ 7-DAY TIBETAN RITES CHALLENGE: the 5 Tibetan Rites provide a great morning micro workout for the whole body: healthunlocked.com/strength...

★ OLDFLOSS’ PUTTING THE FUN BACK INTO FITNESS SERIES: want to embed fitness into everyday activity? These series of posts are for you! healthunlocked.com/strength...

★ TARGETED ANKLE MOBILITY: these are useful for runners, walkers and rowers in need to integrate ankle mobility drills, see healthunlocked.com/strength...

★ INDOOR ROWING: a 30x30 min follow-along set of videos of 30 minutes with a lot of guidance in technique: healthunlocked.com/strength...

★ YWA Calendar currently: healthunlocked.com/strength...

And for those who are new, our key standard links of all things S&F are provided below:

★ Our classic 5-week S&F plan: healthunlocked.com/strength...

★ Always popular YWA 30-day Yoga journeys: healthunlocked.com/strength...

★ And a link to all our topic folders: healthunlocked.com/strength...

★ And we have badges now, so if you’re interested in seeing these or requesting one for your well deserved achievements, head to healthunlocked.com/strength...

[dijep 30D Graduate]

Despite not being able to keep up with the Tibetan rights I have been doing my go to campervan exercises that I started doing last year while away.The first are my physio exercises which consists of clamshells and bridges. Next I lay on my back legs at table top position, hands behind head and neck raised. Then do various versions of toe taps or alternate leg extensions. Then perhaps some sphinx or cobra, even a down dog and cat.

The best bit is I can do all these on my bed before I get up so no excuses 😂😉

[TheTabbyCat Graduate in reply to dijep]

I love the campervan exercises, 😆! I'm a fan of any workouts that can be completed on the bed. My only problem is that both cats join me 🙀

[CBDB Administrator Graduate Gold in reply to TheTabbyCat]

🤣🤣🤣😹

[TheTabbyCat Graduate]

I have had a whole 2 weeks on the injury bench 😫 It really annoyed me that I had to stop my S&F,especially after never missing a session for 3 months. Now that's over I'm getting back into the habit of "moving it" with the Tibetan Rites. I've also begun doing the sit to stand ,no calf raises yet, in preparation for tackling the NHS 5 weeks plan again.

I'm no longer a spring chicken, 🐥so I'm taking it slowly and carefully ⚠️🤫xx

[CBDB Administrator Graduate Gold in reply to TheTabbyCat]

Slow is good! 👏👏👏🙌🐈🐈

[ToothPickJafah 30D Graduate]

Hello there! 👋 my current favourites are the 5 Tibetan rites, some yoga and strength training with 10kg power bag working the posterior chain…I’m a bit of a sadist and like to feel the burn in my glutes 🙈 haha 😂 work dat booty! 😉

[TheTabbyCat Graduate in reply to ToothPickJafah]

💪👍🤣

[CBDB Administrator Graduate Gold in reply to ToothPickJafah]

LOL and wow for power bag and Yey for Tibetan rites

[Gthants Graduate]

Oooh, lots of stuff to unpick here!

[CBDB Administrator Graduate Gold in reply to Gthants]

Definitely! And welcome to S&F! (And gosh! sorry for the late reply!)

[Oldfloss Administrator]

My faves right now... the YWA... I tweak, I miss bits, I close my eyes... and I leave all the stresses behind...

[CBDB Administrator Graduate Gold in reply to Oldfloss]

🙂🙃🙂😃

[Iwilldothisthisyear Graduate]

I have just completed week 3 of S & F.

I had a sudden family bereavement last Friday & have spent as much time as possible in my local nature reserve to help me grieve.

Unfortunately this has caused my leg pain to flare up again . I have got some exercises from a physiotherapist to do but this is the same pain that stopped me from competing the Couch25K ( I couldn’t get passed week 4).

The problem is that now it’s when I walk as well .

I think I might need to take a break or go back a week until it settles down.

[CBDB Administrator Graduate Gold in reply to Iwilldothisthisyear]

oh gosh. You have a lot on your plate it sounds like. Sending you loads of healing wishes. And c25k and S&F will still be here when you’re ready.

[Iwilldothisthisyear Graduate in reply to CBDB]

Thank you xx

[TheTabbyCat Graduate in reply to Iwilldothisthisyear]

Aww pain isn't good Iwilldothisthisyear, take things gently especially while you're still grieving. Sending healing hugs 🤗🤗🤗

[Iwilldothisthisyear Graduate in reply to TheTabbyCat]

Thank you xx

[Greenthorn]

Excellent stuff. I must devote time to make daily efforts to routinely follow much of this.

[CBDB Administrator Graduate Gold in reply to Greenthorn]

Welcome! (And sorry for late reply! Somehow my notifications failed me!)

We are a happy S&F bunch, and the recent Tibetan Rite challenge is a great gentle way to start: see healthunlocked.com/strength...

Or our classic S&F programme! Welcome!