Challenge # 3: Jumping Jacks

by CocaColaCutie 15th January 2010, 7:23 am

Hey Curlies!

Let's get our heart rates pumping with a JUMPING JACKS challenge this week! Jumping jacks make you breathe faster and get your blood pumping, all of which increases oxygen in your body. It's also said to be a good strength training exercise.

So let's get moving with 50-100 jumping jacks each day. Post how many you were able to accomplish each day, whether you broke them up in sets or went for the gusto, and any tips for controlling your "girls" while doing them.

Good luck this week!

by CocaColaCutie 15th January 2010, 11:55 am

I did 100 JJs today. I thought of only doing 50 to be honest, but when I started I was barely winded by JJ #50 then so I kept going. By JJ #80 I was like come on 100. I felt good though!

by LuvMeLuvMyFro 15th January 2010, 12:36 pm

I just asked some of the teachers here if they would like to take part in our challenge and they said yes. I will let you ladies know how many we are able to do!

by LuvMeLuvMyFro 15th January 2010, 1:32 pm

Myself and four other teachers just completed 50 jumping jacks Yea! Go US! We went out to tone of the PE classes and the kids joined in. They had a great time and we did too!

by CocaColaCutie 15th January 2010, 2:08 pm

LuvMeLuvMyFro wrote:Myself and four other teachers just completed 50 jumping jacks Yea! Go US! We went out to tone of the PE classes and the kids joined in. They had a great time and we did too!

cool! keep up the good work!

by ChrsLvsBks 15th January 2010, 2:54 pm

Thanks for posting cocacolacutie.

LuvMeLuvMyFro, what a great way to help others recognize the need for exercise especially our children.

by LuvMeLuvMyFro 15th January 2010, 4:01 pm

So we just finished our second round. Here are the pics
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by ChrsLvsBks 15th January 2010, 4:42 pm

[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] , thanks for the pics, LuvMeLuvMyFro. You have proof [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] .

by CocaColaCutie 15th January 2010, 5:54 pm

Great pics! Are those heels LuvMeLuvMyFro? Bonus points for you if they are! you go girl.

by LuvMeLuvMyFro 15th January 2010, 6:33 pm

CocaColaCutie wrote:Great pics! Are those heels LuvMeLuvMyFro? Bonus points for you if they are! you go girl.

Yes they are, I always wear heels. I almost backed out once I thought about the fact that I had on heels but I made it. I said I would bring some sneakers to work with me.

by ChrsLvsBks 15th January 2010, 8:53 pm

I did 50. One set of 10 then one set of 40. I plan to add 5 each day with a goal of doing 80 by next Thursday.

by CocaColaCutie 16th January 2010, 3:35 pm

good strategy chrs. i did my 100 for the day. yay!

by ChrsLvsBks 16th January 2010, 10:23 pm

You go cocacolacutie. I plan to do mine in the next few minutes. I am listening to soca (thanks to dajewel), and it has me moving in my seat.

I did my 55 today in ONE 1 set. I am proud of myself. I was not winded either [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] .

by **Lynnieluve** 17th January 2010, 1:23 am

I'm gonna join this challenge! I am gonna start tomorrow!!!

by FrizzyWaves(formerly 3c) 17th January 2010, 9:31 pm

Hey! Sorry Chrs---had 2 sick kids....... [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] U know that is....but I have been lunging and I'm happy to say....today I wore an outfit to church that I havent been able to fit since before I had my baby!!!! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] I havent weighed myself but that says something to me!

But I definitely in this challenge...I'll do mine b4 bed tonight.

by **Lynnieluve** 17th January 2010, 9:48 pm

I did my 100 jumping jacks. I did two sets of 50.

I didnt want to do them because I have a headache. I sucked it up though. I think I am going through meat withdrawal. My church is fasting this month and for the rest of the month we are not eating meat. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

by ChrsLvsBks 17th January 2010, 10:22 pm

Glad to have you Lynnieluve. I was thinking of incorporating more raw food into my diet but I have read that a person has to go through detox. Hope your withdrawal doesn't last too long.

@3c, hoping children are doing better. Yeah for fitting into suit!

I did 60 today. I did 17 then 15 then 28. This challenge is difficult because of my girls but I am doing my best not to let them hinder me.

by ChrsLvsBks 18th January 2010, 11:34 pm

I did two sets of 40. I am again pleased that I could do this. How is everyone else doing?

by FrizzyWaves(formerly 3c) 19th January 2010, 1:11 am

I did 50 right before bed last nite. Will do the same tonight. They're actually pretty easy...I might hit 80 tonight. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] Keep it goin' ladies!

by **Lynnieluve** 19th January 2010, 1:48 am

I only made it to 23 tonight.. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] ..It felt like I pull something in my shoulder when I was doing them. How in the world do you hurt yourself doing jumping jacks? LOL!!! I will try it again tomorrow.

by jamaicacurl 19th January 2010, 1:52 am

I have completely been missing out on all this motivation!! This is what I need! I missed the previous challenges but I'm going to jump in on this one (get it? JUMP in LOL...I'm so corny Smile

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Ok it's late but I'm going to try and do some before bed and I'll report back tomorrow.

by CocaColaCutie 19th January 2010, 5:10 pm

hey ladies, sorry i haven't been checking in, but i have been keeping up! promise!

glad to see all the new jumpers! @jamaicacurl, guess i'm as corny as you...lol...

by jamaicacurl 19th January 2010, 7:02 pm

I did 50 jumping jacks last night...I meant to do 50 more before I got in the bed but that didn't happen.

I've had a busy day so I haven't done any for today yet. I'll play a game with the kids after I pick them up and see how many I can get done.

by **Lynnieluve** 19th January 2010, 11:51 pm

I am gonna have to catch you guys on the next challenge. I really hurt myself. My shoulders and neck are stiff.

I did make it to the gym this morning though. 45 mins on the elliptical = 400 calories burned!! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

by ChrsLvsBks 20th January 2010, 1:25 am

Welcome jamaicacurl! You can have your children do them with you.

Lynnieluve, I hope you feel better. Yay, for going to the gym this am.

I did two sets of 45 today. I didn't think I could do that many with a minute rest but I did. I hope to continue to do these at least three times a week while watching a television show.

I really need to get my eating in check. I would love to focus on nutrition next week. Any suggestions?

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