and we're off!
we'll run this for 90 days, starting on Dec 1st 2013 and ending on Feb 28 2014
there'll be a prize of a large NSMB jersey for the winner but you must register in this post by 12:01am on Dec 1st to be eligble. even if you miss the cut-off date for the prize you're still encouraged to participate.
-tell us who you are, what your goals are and possibly why.
-the goal is to challenge yourself and see what you can accomplish.
we're here to support and help each other and to be accountable to each other.
this will help us all work towards reaching our goals.
here's a template based on a post from Kever (I've changed some things) that you can use to state your current condition, goals and percentage completion if you like:
Physique
- current bodyweight of 170 lbs, goal is 180 lbs, 0 of 10 achieved, 0%
- current body fat percent of 20%, goal is 16%, 0 of 4 achieved, 0%
Cardio
- can run 10min mile, goal is a 9 minute mile, 0 of 60sec achieved, 0%
Strength - 6RM (6 Rep Max) - You can choose what you want though
- 135lbs bench press, goal is 175lbs, 0 of 40lbs achieved, 0%
- 185lbs squat, goal is 225lbs, 0 of 40lbs achieved, 0%
- 10 pull ups, goal is 14, 0 of 4 achieved, 0%
- 15 dips, goal is 20, 0 of 5 achieved, 0%
FYI, for the purpose of this contest when it comes to strength based movements, we'll use recognized standards for the movement. this means using a full range of motion. if you're notn sure about proper movement for an exercise just ask.
for example:
squat = thighs parallel to floor
bench press = bar to the chest, butt on the bench and no bouncing off the chest
chin-ups = underhand grip where your palms face you, a narrow grip usually about shoulder width
pull-ups = overhand grip where your palms face away from you, a wide grip that is more than shoulder width
A WORD ABOUT SAFETY
exercise can be inherently dangerous if done incorrectly or without proper guidelines. so as we're here to get better and not injure ourselves, when it comes to exercise technique if you are new to something or are not sure if you're doing it right it is highly recommended you get advice or instruction from a fitness professional. there are a number of good resources on the web, but personal instruction is the best. you can often get advice for little to no cost at your local public recreation facility.
List of Competitors:
DARTHYOGA
dEVoRider
Onegear
rewoga
DarylMac
KazYamamura
Kever
morgman
fattirerider
Rat
Butters
syncro
MrBond
heckler's better 1/2
tacklesquakbox
Tracer Tong
We don't know what our limits are, so to start something with the idea of being limited actually ends up limiting us.
Ellen Langer