An Unexpected Party

[Fremen]

Thank you @NancyTree

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Meltdown Workout lv III with EC, 30 sec rest
Surya Namaskara (5 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge
Hug Challenge

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AMA July 2023 - How To Train All Year Round it's making me think a lot.
And it keeps running through my head: don't always do more but do it better, smarter.
I've found confirmation of what I experienced firsthand this year with my new adventure in the gym and so I'm starting to sum up a bit.

• If it doesn't work or you don't feel like it anymore, change.
• The unexpected is the norm, not the exception, so learn to live with it.
• It takes much longer to recover than to get hurt, so always be careful.
• You always have to have a plan B and a C and a D...
• And... no plan always works.
• You always quit first with the mind than with the body.
• If you don't stop, you're still moving forward.

And now I have to think about how to train smarter




Aloha, have a nice day bees

The reason I talk to myself is because I’m the only one whose answers I accept. George Carlin

 

[Mamatigerj]

Those are really good insights; thank you.

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (6 min)
Peripheral Workout lv III with EC, 1 min rest
Surya Namaskara (5 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge
Hug Challenge

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Today I worked up a sweat, had fun and let off steam
Combat workouts always give me satisfaction.
I'm reevaluating the rest between sets, today if I hadn't done 1 min of rest I wouldn't have been able to maintain a great pace and always do 20 push-ups for all sets.
Yesterday I started selecting some HIIT workouts to keep on hand, today I've already changed my mind and I'm veering towards combat workouts and maybe some combat HIIT workouts




Aloha, have a nice day bees

All God does is watch us and kill us when we get boring. We must never, ever be boring. Chuck Palahniuk

 

[CODawn]

I just caught up on your thread. Happy Anniversary!

 

[Fremen]

Thank you @CODawn

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (6 min)
Wild Card Workout lv III with EC, 1 min rest
Surya Namaskara (5 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge
Hug Challenge

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I'm really enjoying combat workouts, it's been a long time since I tried some, if I can get my exponential training craze under control I'm good for a while




Aloha, have a nice day bees

This life’s hard, but it’s harder if you’re stupid. George V. Higgins

 

[CODawn]

that quote! Too funny!

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (6 min)
Rotator Cuff Workout (1 min, 30 sec)
Strength training in the Gym (1 h)
Surya Namaskara (5 min)
Shoulder Stretch (2 min, 30 sec)
Uttanasana with hands clasped (1 min)
Baddha Parivrtta Malasana (1 min)
Malasana (1 min)
Supta Virasana (1 min)
Baddha Konasana (forward, 1 min)
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (1 min)
Paschimottanasana (1 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge
Hug Challenge

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Today was much better than last week in the gym, we'll see tomorrow morning when I get up...
Here are more than 37°, I practically sweat going to the gym, I sweat at the gym, I sweat when I get back from the gym and once I stop at home... I sweat



Aloha, have a nice day bees

Go to heaven for the climate and hell for the company. Benjamin Franklin Wade

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (6 min)
How I Cope Workout lv III with EC, 1 min rest
Surya Namaskara (5 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge
Hug Challenge

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I continue to enjoy combat workouts so much but I have a hard time choosing what to do each time, there is too much choice




Aloha, have a nice day bees

I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it. Mae West

 

[BrigidForged]

Oh dear I did a very short workout yesterday, in my room, which is half underground and cool.
I literally had sweat dripping off of me fromjust a few squats and a plank...

 

[Fremen]

Oh dear I did a very short workout yesterday, in my room, which is half underground and cool.
I literally had sweat dripping off of me fromjust a few squats and a plank...

Today I continued to sweat for 45 minutes after finishing my workout

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (6 min)
Wild & Free Workout lv III with EC, 1 min rest
Surya Namaskara (5 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge
Hug Challenge

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I did a quick and easy workout back at the dentist today




Aloha, have a nice day bees

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Then quit. No use being a damn fool about it. W.C. Fields

 

[Tileenah]

This quote made me laugh too!

 

[Fremen]

This quote made me laugh too!

In the end they don't give you anything if you keep insisting

 

[Tileenah]

In the end they don't give you anything if you keep insisting

I don't understand...

 

[Fremen]

@Tileenah I meant that there's no point in insisting if you don't gain anything

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (6 min)
Rotator Cuff Workout (1 min, 30 sec)
Strength training in the Gym (1 h)
Surya Namaskara (5 min)
Shoulder Stretch (2 min, 30 sec)
Uttanasana with hands clasped (1 min)
Baddha Parivrtta Malasana (1 min)
Malasana (1 min)
Supta Virasana (1 min)
Baddha Konasana (forward, 1 min)
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (1 min)
Paschimottanasana (1 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge
Hug Challenge

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Today was the easiest workout in the gym but I increased the reps and therefore made a good effort




Aloha, have a nice day bees

There's a fine line between genius and insanity. I have erased this line. Oscar Levant

 

[TopNotch]

@Tileenah I meant that there's no point in insisting if you don't gain anything

I think perhaps 'persisting' might be better than 'insisting'?

 

[Fremen]

I think perhaps 'persisting' might be better than 'insisting'?

Linguistic nuances with translations are lost, at least for someone like me who is not very good with English

 

[Tileenah]

I got it this time, thank you! And if you consider you're not good in english (as a foreign language) that means your standards are way higher than mine!

 

[Sólveig]

Linguistic nuances with translations are lost, at least for someone like me who is not very good with English

While it is true, the context helped to understand. But don't beat yourself too much by saying you're not very good with English. I don't think anyone is, including those whose mother tongue is English. I know that I am not that good with Spanish either, and I'm a writer, and that's my mother tongue!

Trust me, you are more capable with the language than you think.

@Tileenah You might also add "perseverance" if that makes his sentence more powerful. I personally think "to persevere" is a much more beautiful verb than "to persist" or "to insist." At least in this context anyway.

About that quote, though... there are a few more "try again" missing before the "Then quit" part. In fact, "try smarter" is also missing.

 

[Fremen]

I use google translate
I have no problem reading but I'm definitely worse at writing, so I use google translator as a base and I smooth it out a bit if I don't like the result

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (6 min)
Carnage Workout lv III with EC, 1 min rest
Surya Namaskara (5 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge
Hug Challenge

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I'm starting to have a good rhythm in combat workouts




Aloha, have a nice day bees

I was gratified to be able to answer promptly, and I did. I said I didn’t know. Mark Twain

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (6 min)
Whisper Workout lv III with EC, 1 min rest
Surya Namaskara (5 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge
Hug Challenge

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After doing Whisper Workout I realized why it's a lv 4 difficulty




Aloha, have a nice day bees

I like work: it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours. Jerome K. Jerome

 

[Tileenah]

Oooh I do that too with work

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (6 min)
Sweeper Workout lv III with EC, 1 min rest
Surya Namaskara (5 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge
Hug Challenge

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Today I was a bit tired so I chose a relatively easy workout




Aloha, have a nice day bees

Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe. Abraham Lincoln

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (6 min)
Rotator Cuff Workout (1 min, 30 sec)
Strength training in the Gym (1 h)
Surya Namaskara (5 min)
Shoulder Stretch (2 min, 30 sec)
Uttanasana with hands clasped (1 min)
Baddha Parivrtta Malasana (1 min)
Malasana (1 min)
Supta Virasana (1 min)
Baddha Konasana (forward, 1 min)
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (1 min)
Paschimottanasana (1 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge
Hug Challenge

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I don't know if it's a conditioned reflex like Pavlov's dog but I start to sweat as soon as I cross the threshold of the gym




Aloha, have a nice day bees

I have great faith in fools - self-confidence my friends will call it. Edgar Allan Poe

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (6 min)
How I Cope Workout lv III with EC, 1 min rest
Surya Namaskara (5 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge
Hug Challenge

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I will skip at least a couple of days of training because we will have guests at home but if my plans work out I will still be able to maintain the good training trend I have had so far




Aloha, have a nice day bees

There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor. Charles Dickens

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge
Hug Challenge

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Today I was thinking of going to the gym and instead I had something more pressing to do, in the next few days I'll go for minimal training because we will have guests at home. The next day off will be Saturday and we'll see if I feel like going to the gym




Aloha, have a nice day bees

Never let your sense of morals prevent you from doing what is right. Isaac Asimov

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge
Hug Challenge

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And here's another day with little training and too much food




Aloha, have a nice day bees

I think God, in creating man, somewhat overestimated his ability. Oscar Wilde

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (6 min)
Icon Workout lv III with EC, 1 min rest (16kg kettlebell)
Surya Namaskara (5 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge
Hug Challenge

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Some friends of ours came to visit us and we hosted them for 2 days with their little one year old daughter and it's really challenging having a little baby at home
I developed feline reflexes and naps for a few seconds with my eyes open to try to make up for the lost hours of sleep
Today I wanted to go to the gym to maintain the two weekly strength workouts with weights but I just couldn't do it so I opted for a quick workout with kettlebells and I still achieved the desired result




Aloha, have a nice day bees

Tell the truth, or someone will tell it for you. Stephanie Klein

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (6 min)
Pure Rage Workout lv III with EC, 1 min rest
Surya Namaskara (5 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge
Hug Challenge

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Multiple kicks are interesting because they force you to work on balance without being able to cheat
And in any case, throwing 700 kicks in a workout is satisfying
I'm aiming for 1000 kicks but it's still a bit early.




Aloha, have a nice day bees

Keep looking up… that’s the secret of life. Charlie Brown

 

[astro_rae]

My fondest memories from Tae Kwon Do are from practicing kicks. 1000 sounds like a great goal

 

[Fremen]

My fondest memories from Tae Kwon Do are from practicing kicks. 1000 sounds like a great goal

The practice of kicking requires balance and the ability to move harmoniously in space, two very interesting things

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (6 min)
Rotator Cuff Workout (1 min, 30 sec)
Strength training in the Gym (1 h)
Surya Namaskara (5 min)
Shoulder Stretch (2 min, 30 sec)
Uttanasana with hands clasped (1 min)
Baddha Parivrtta Malasana (1 min)
Malasana (1 min)
Supta Virasana (1 min)
Baddha Konasana (forward, 1 min)
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (1 min)
Paschimottanasana (1 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge
Hug Challenge

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Today despite the commitments and the unexpected I managed to go to the gym to train
Let's see tomorrow how I walk
I realized that my legs are definitely weaker than my arms but I'm working on it by doing hundreds of kicks.
It will be interesting to see if the two workouts (combat workout and gym) will bring better results than individually.




Aloha, have a nice day bees

I have decided to be happy, because it’s good for my health. Voltaire

 

[Mamatigerj]

I like that quote

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (6 min)
Cutting Edge Workout lv III with EC, 1 min rest
Surya Namaskara (5 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge
Hug Challenge

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Today I wanted to start a workout program of pull-ups and push-ups but I'm still sore from the gym so I'll start it tomorrow and do two workouts a week of pull-ups and push-ups and not three and spaced out at least one day of active rest from the gym
A combat workout, on the other hand, is perfect for active rest days after the gym.




Aloha, have a nice day bees

Life is tough, my darling, but so are you. Stephanie Bennett-Henry

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (6 min)
Rotator Cuff Workout (1 min, 30 sec)
Day 1 6-8 Pullups | 50 Pullups & 21-25 Push Ups | 100 Pushups
Lightning Workout lv III with EC, 1 min rest
Surya Namaskara (5 min)
Shoulder Stretch (2 min, 30 sec)
Uttanasana with hands clasped (1 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge
Hug Challenge

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Today I was able to do pull-ups and push-ups and so I started the new training program: at the beginning of the set of combat workouts I do pull-ups, push-ups and start the set without breaks.
I've been following the progression of this site, taking it very easy
100 Pushups | How to do a hundred pushups
50 Pullups | Ultimate pullups training
The pace of the workout like this is very slowed down but it's a pragmatic solution for doing two workouts that interest me together.
The idea was to do 3 workouts a week of pull-ups and push-ups but I've already reduced that to two, if I push in the gym I need at least one day without strength training and just some kicks and punches to loosen my muscles.
I'm going to the gym tomorrow, let's see how it goes




Aloha, have a nice day bees

Everyday is a second chance. Unknown

 

[astro_rae]

Good luck at the gym tomorrow!

 

[Fremen]

Thank you @astro_rae

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (6 min)
Rotator Cuff Workout (1 min, 30 sec)
Strength training in the Gym (1 h)
Surya Namaskara (5 min)
Shoulder Stretch (2 min, 30 sec)
Uttanasana with hands clasped (1 min)
Baddha Parivrtta Malasana (1 min)
Malasana (1 min)
Supta Virasana (1 min)
Baddha Konasana (forward, 1 min)
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (1 min)
Paschimottanasana (1 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge
Hug Challenge

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Guess I'll have to reduce to 1 or even not do pull-ups and push-ups workouts at all, today in the gym my biceps and back suffered
Anyway I had a good workout and I'm satisfied maybe I should just focus on what I feel like doing: gym twice and the rest combat workouts




Aloha, have a nice day bees

The first step is you have to say that you can. Will Smith

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (6 min)
Pure Rage Workout lv III with EC, 1 min rest
Surya Namaskara (5 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge
Hug Challenge

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Yes, combat workouts definitely work better on their own, have better pace and flow




Aloha, have a nice day bees

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. Eleanor Roosevelt

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (6 min)
Whisper Workout lv III with EC, 1 min rest
Surya Namaskara (5 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge
Hug Challenge

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Whisper Workout amuses me a lot, especially in the version in Thai Boxe sauce that I have developed




Aloha, have a nice day bees

The best way to predict the future is to create it. Abraham Lincoln

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (6 min)
How I Cope Workout lv III with EC, 1 min rest
Surya Namaskara (5 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge
Hug Challenge

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Today I wanted a thoughtless workout and I chose an easy one that let me vent




Aloha, have a nice day bees

Keep calm and keep learning. Lailah Gifty Akita

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

°°°

BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (6 min)
Rotator Cuff Workout (1 min, 30 sec)
Strength training in the Gym (1 h)
Surya Namaskara (5 min)
Shoulder Stretch (2 min, 30 sec)
Uttanasana with hands clasped (1 min)
Baddha Parivrtta Malasana (1 min)
Malasana (1 min)
Supta Virasana (1 min)
Baddha Konasana (forward, 1 min)
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (1 min)
Paschimottanasana (1 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge
Hug Challenge

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Today I increased the weights in the gym but decreased the reps and I feel better
12 repetitions for all the exercises are exhausting, while around 6 I make a fair effort.
Just play on the weight so i don't do too little
I must say that I was very happy with the gym I chose, it is also open throughout August, it closed only during the red holidays otherwise it was always open and I also liked the evening classes, definitely a good investment




Aloha, have a nice day bees

The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible. Winston Churchill

 

[PetiteSheWolf]

Nice that you found the right gym for you

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (6 min)
Sweeper Workout lv III with EC, 1 min rest
Surya Namaskara (5 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge
Hug Challenge

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Today quick workout done on the fly doing an obstacle course among the unexpected




Aloha, have a nice day bees

Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud. Maya Angelou

 

[Fremen]

BEFORE BREAKFAST

First Thing Water Challenge
Five Rites Workout - (instructional video) [10 min]
Wu Qin Xi - (instructional video) [15 min]

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BEFORE LUNCH

Universal Warmup (6 min)
Jade Workout lv III with EC, 1 min rest
Surya Namaskara (5 min)

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BEFORE BEDTIME

Daily Gratitude Challenge
Counting Victories Challenge
Hug Challenge

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1000 kicks & 1000 punches in one workout
From the workout there were 980 kicks and punches, I couldn't resist and I rounded the figure to 1000, so I reached a goal that I had set for myself: 1000 kicks in a workout, I threw the punches to balance the kicks




Aloha, have a nice day bees

A problem is a chance for you to do your best. Duke Ellington

 

[Tileenah]

Congrats on 1000 kicks!