I hope so because I feel like this one is going to be a make it or break challenge.
In January I decided to do a sit-up challenge. it didn't go so well. I think about 20-21 days in I gave up. Not on purpose I just really got lazy in the times I decided to do them. I started out doing my sit-ups in the mornings; which was great bit then I begin to wait til I got home from work and try to do them. I was too tired to do them at the end of my day so I just totally stopped.
I took February off to recoup and decide what to do next and where I wanted to take my fitness journey and how I could challenge my blog readers, Twitter & Instagram followers as well as those that keep up with my Facebook fitness page (which I recommend following each and all of them!) For the month of March I decide ld to do an e decide challenge that would test not only my endurance but my strength and agility.
After reading several articles and Internet search results I opted to try mountain climbers. if you don't know what they are here is what I read on Livestrong.com:
Once you are aligned in the plank position, draw your right knee into your chest by using your abdominal muscles. Do not let your right foot touch the floor. Do not let your shoulders move in front or behind your hands -- keep them directly over your wrists. Extend your right leg back into plank position. Do not bob your hips. Maintain a straight line from heels to head. Repeat on the other side. To increase the cardiovascular effect of this exercise, increase the speed of your leg motion.
Sounds pretty simple. (I'll include pictures at the bottom of this blog.)
Mountain climbers in essence are pretty easy. They also work different parts of your body. They help with glutes, legs, core, back, arms and can even help in cardiovascular health. They allow your heart rate to increase which helps with blood flow which is important in general health.
I assumed they mostly helped only your core but after reading several different articles I found that they are beneficial for whole body health. This makes them a great exercise. PLUS mountain climbers help increase you agility, coordination and endurance. It takes a lot to keep yourself stable in this exercise if you're new to exercise or you don't have good coordination. If you find yourself challenged with stability start slow then as the month goes on you can add some speed in there to help challenge yourself!
I highly encourage you to join me in what I'm going to call:
March Mountain Climber Madness 2016
Bellow you will find pictures of proper form as well as your daily number to compete during the challenge. Don't forget to give yourself rest days!! Those are important in body recovery so you don't overdo it or strain anything. Because we all know pulled muscles hurt.
I encourage you to try and do the entire set in one setting but whatever works best for you and your time frame. Just make sure you keep track each day of how many. You can start with more; you can start for less, but whatever works for you. The list below will be what I'm going to be working.
The challenge starts on March 1!! so get cracking!!
I'd love to hear about your results and possibly see before and after photos!!
You can submit them through email or tag me on Instagram/Twitter.
jkelleyfitness@gmail.com
intsa/twitter: jkelleyfitness
Day-by-Day
WEEK ONE (3/1-3/7)
10
15
20
25
25
30
rest
WEEK TWO (3/8-3/14)
30
35
40
45
50
50
rest
WEEK THREE (3/15-3/21)
55
60
65
70
75
80
rest
WEEK FOUR (3/22-3/28)
80
85
90
95
95
100
rest
WEEK FIVE (3/29-3/31)
100
105
110
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