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The Daily Fitness Solution Blog

Sunday 30 September 2012: REST

REST DAY

Last day of the September 2012 Challenge! Congratulations to everyone who completed 30 runs in 30 days.


Now time for an October Challenge! ​
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October 2012 Challenge 100 Reps in 30 Days

October Challenge: 100 Reps a Day for 30 Days


Challenge: Complete 100 repetitions of an exercise every day for 30 days​

Rules:
  1. 100 repetitions of a single exercise must be completed within a single day to count as a Challenge Workout.
  2. The 100 reps may be cumulative (e.g. 10 reps x 10 sets or 25 reps x 4 sets) or a single set of 100. Adjust each day's Challenge training depending on your individual conditioning, exercise selection, and goals.
  3. Exercise selection may vary from day to day (e.g. 100 Push-ups on Day 1, 100 Sit-ups on Day 2, 100 Squats on Day 3, etc.), but all 100 reps for each day's Challenge must be of a single exercise.
  4. You can do 100 total reps of various types of the same exercise (e.g. 25 x Standard PU, 25 x Feet Elevated PU, 25 x Divebomber PU, 25 x Diamond PU), but NOT 100 total reps of different exercises (e.g. 50 Push-ups + 50 Sit-ups).
  5. No days off are available for this Challenge. Since exercise selection can vary from day to day, tired bodyparts can be rested by choosing a different exercise, but 100 reps of some exercise must be performed for each day's Challenge to be completed.

Suggestions:
  • Vary your exercise selection from day to day. Good Challenge options include: Push-ups, Sit-ups, Squats, Pull-ups, Swings, Squat Thrusts, Burpees, Flutter Kicks, etc. You can also try multiples of easier exercises, such as: 4-count Jumping Jacks or 4-count Rope Skipping.
  • Post your daily workouts on The Daily Fitness Solution Facebook page or as a comment on this post. Even a simple “Day 15 – Done!” can be a powerful encouragement to others who need motivation to continue.
  • Don’t despair or be discouraged if you miss a day, and don’t necessarily try to make-up lost days with extra training. Focus on the self-discipline and value of daily work, not arbitrary numbers. The person who completes 20 challenge workouts in 30 days accomplishes more than if he or she never started at all.
Note: Monthly challenges are designed to supplement the WODs, not substitute for them. The daily challenge reps in October can, however, substitute for the regularly scheduled calisthenics on days with similar training scheduled. -JME
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Monday 1 October 2012: PFT

PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST​

Advanced:

  • Max Pull-ups in 1 minute
  • Rest 1 minute
  • Max Sit-ups in 1 minute
  • Rest 1 minute
  • Max Push-ups in 1 minute
  • Rest 3 minutes
  • Run 12 minutes for distance
Intermediate:

  • Max Partial or Assisted Pull-ups or Body Rows
  • Rest 1 minute
  • Max Sit-ups or Crunches in 1 minute
  • Rest 1 minute
  • Max Push-ups in 1 minute
  • Rest 3 minutes
  • Run-walk 12 minutes for distance
Basic:

  • Max Body Rows in 1 minute
  • Rest 1 minute
  • Max Crunches in 1 minute
  • Rest 1 minute
  • Max Knee Push-ups in 1 minute
  • Rest 3 minutes
  • Powerwalk 12 minutes for distance
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Tuesday 2 October 2012: J-SQ + BW-SQ #2

JUMP SQUATS + BODYWEIGHT SQUATS #2​

Complete as many rounds as possible in twenty minutes.

Advanced - Intermediate:

  • A set of Squat Jumps
    (e.g. Box Jumps, Hurdle Jumps, Star Jumps, Half-Squat Jumps, etc.)
  • A set of Bodyweight Squats
    (e.g. Deep Knee Bends, Half Squats, Hindu Squats, Sumo Squats, Pistols, etc.)
If you are unaccustomed to plyometric training, perform the Basic WOD.

Basic:

  • A set of Half Squats
  • A set of Lunges
  • A set of Calf Raises
  • A set of Jumping Jacks
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Thursday 4 October 2012: CRAWL...SPRINT #2

CRAWL...SPRINT #2​

Same workout for everybody today, but adjust the intensity according to your ability.

Complete as many rounds as possible in twenty minutes.

  • 30 seconds Bear Crawl
  • 15 seconds Sprint
  • 30 seconds Crab Crawl
  • 15 seconds Sprint
Advanced trainees should rest as necessary between rounds.

Intermediate and Basic trainees should rest as necessary during each round.

30/30 = 30 seconds work, 30 seconds rest, repeat for specified repetitions
15/45 = 15 seconds work, 45 seconds rest, repeat for specified repetitions
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Friday 5 October 2012: STR-PWR-COND CIRCUITS

STRENGTH, CONDITIONING & POWER CIRCUITS​


Complete as many rounds as possible in twenty minutes. Rest as necessary between rounds.

  • A set of Push-ups
    (Intermediate and Basic substitute Knee Push-ups as necessary.)
  • 30 seconds - Power Skip
    (Skip like a girl but pump your arms and thrust your knees high. Focus on power.)
  • A set of Squats
    (Intermediate and Basic substitute Half-Squats as necessary.)
  • 30 seconds Bear Crawl (or crawl back to start)(Bend forward and crawl on your hands and feet. Keep your knees and body off the ground.)
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Monday 8 October 2012: 15 MINUTES

FIFTEEN MINUTES​


The following circuit takes fifteen minutes to complete. Intermediate and Basic trainees should take short rests between exercises as necessary. Advanced trainees should move between exercises as quickly as possible.


You may want to spend a couple of minutes warming the body before the workout by performing jumping jacks and/or basic mobility exercises.

Advanced:

  • 1 minute: Max Pull-ups
  • 1 minute: Max Sit-ups
  • 1 minute: Max Push-ups
  • 2 minutes: Max Squats
  • 10 minutes: High Intensity Cardio
    (E.g. Skip rope fast, Sprints, Running, Burpees, etc.)
Intermediate:

  • 1 minute: Max Partial Pull-ups or Body Rows
  • 1 minute: Max Sit-ups or Crunches
  • 1 minute: Max Push-ups (go to your knees if necessary)
  • 2 minutes: Max Squats or Half-Squats
  • 10 minutes: Intense Cardio
    (E.g. Skip rope, Sprints, Jumping Jacks, Squat Thrusts, etc.)
Basic:

  • 1 minute: Max Body Rows
  • 1 minute: Max Crunches
  • 1 minute: Max Knee Push-ups
  • 2 minutes: Max Half-Squats
  • 10 minutes: Cardio
    (E.g. Skip rope, Sprints, Jumping Jacks, etc.)
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Tuesday 9 October 2012: CONDITIONING

CONDITIONING INTERVALS​

Today's workout uses 30/30 intervals (30 seconds work, 30 seconds rest, repeat for time allotted).

Advanced :
Intermediate:

Basic:

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Wednesday 10 October 2012: PU DROPSETS

PUSH-UP DROP SETS​

 Today we'll be applying a popular weightlifting technique to a bodyweight exercise. The concept is simple: perform a set of hard push-ups, then immediately perform a set of an easier push-up variation, then immediately perform a third set of an even easier version. This workout is tough; do not underestimate it. Keep the reps low, especially early in the session, to avoid burnout.


Complete as many drop sets as possible in twenty minutes.


Advanced:
  • Feet Elevated PU
  • Regular PU
  • Knee PU
Intermediate:
  • Regular PU
  • Knee PU
  • Countertop PU
Basic:
  • Knee PU
  • Countertop PU
  • Countertop PU (move feet closer to the countertop)
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Thursday 11 October 2012: SPRINT 8

SPRINT 8


Today's workout is based on a sprint protocol designed by Phil Campbell, author of Ready, Set GO! Synergy Fitness for Time-Crunched Adults.

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The sprints are progressive. The first sprint begins at a jog and climaxes at 50% of maximum effort; the second sprint goes from 40% at the beginning to 60% at the climax; the third sprint goes from 50-70%; the fourth sprint from 60-80%; the fifth sprint from 70-90%; the sixth sprint reaches 95% of maximum effort; the seventh and eighth sprints are run at 95-100% effort.


If you are not accustomed to the type of sprint training we do around here, do not max out on the final three sprints - climax between 80-90% of maximum effort.

Advanced:

  • Run 5 minutes
  • Repeat eight times:
    Sprint 15 seconds
    Recover 1 minute
  • Run 5 minutes
Intermediate:

  • Run-walk 5 minutes
  • Repeat six-eight times:
    Sprint 15 seconds
    Recover 60-85 seconds
  • Run-walk 5 minutes
Basic:

  • Powerwalk 5 minutes
  • Repeat four-six times:
    Sprint 15 seconds
    Recover 85-120 seconds
  • Powerwalk 5 minutes
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Friday 12 October 2012: MAX SETS - PULL-UPS

MAX SETS: PULL-UPS​

 Complete five max sets of pull-ups at five minute intervals. Perform sets at 0, 5, 10, 15, and 20 minutes.


These are max sets but not to muscle failure. Perform the maximum number of repetitions possible while maintaining good form, but stop short of actual muscle failure (you may go to failure on the last set if you prefer).


Advanced: Pull-ups and/or Chin-ups


Intermediate: Partial or Assisted Pull-ups or Body Rows


Basic: Body Rows
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Monday 15 October 2012: DO IT ALL

DO IT ALL​

Complete the following circuit five times:

  • 30/30 Pull-ups
  • 30/30 Sit-ups
  • 30/30 Push-ups
  • 30/30 Squats
30/30 = 30 seconds work, 30 seconds rest
Substitutions

  • Pull-ups: Partial, Assisted, or Jumping Pull-ups or Body Rows
  • Sit-ups: Crunches, Flutter Kicks, Leg Levers
  • Push-ups: Dips, Knee Push-ups
  • Squats: Squat Jumps, Half-Squats
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Tuesday 16 October 2012: BOXING CONDITIONING

BOXING CONDITIONING

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Advanced - Four rounds of:

  • 4 minutes - Shadowbox (include kicks, knees, and elbow strikes as desired)
  • 1 minute - Rest
    During rest perform:-Round 1 - a set of push-ups
    -Round 2 - a set of crunches
    -Round 3 - a set of squats
    -Round 4 - a set of push-ups
Intermediate - Five rounds of:

  • 3 minutes - Shadowbox (include kicks, knees, and elbow strikes as desired)
  • 1 minute - Rest
    During rest perform:-Round 1 - 5-15 push-ups
    -Round 2 - 15-30 crunches
    -Round 3 - 10-20 squats
    -Round 4 - 15-30 crunches
    -Round 5 - 5-15 push-ups
Basic - Seven rounds of:

  • 2 minutes - Shadowbox
  • 1 minute - Rest
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Wednesday 17 October 2012: DIPS + CHINS

The tried and true bodybuilder...
DIPS + CHIN-UPS SUPERSETS​

Perform sets of Dips and Chin-ups back to back for twenty minutes. Rest between supersets as necessary (e.g. set of dips, set of chins, rest, repeat).


Options for performing dips include parallel bars, positioning the hands on the backs of two chairs, or using the corner of a countertop.


Intermediate and Basic trainees should substitute chair dips, push-ups, or knee push-ups as necessary.
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Thursday 18 October 2012: 30/90 SPRINTS

The signature sprint workout...
30/90 SPRINTS​

Advanced:
  • Run 5 minutes
  • Repeat five times:
    Sprint 30 seconds
    Recover 90 seconds
  • Run 5 minutes
Intermediate:

  • Run-walk 5 minutes
  • Repeat five times:
    Sprint 20-30 seconds
    Recover 90-100 seconds
  • Run-walk 5 minutes
Basic:

  • Powerwalk 5 minutes
  • Repeat five times:
    Sprint 15-20 seconds
    Recover 100-105 seconds
  • Powerwalk 5 minutes
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