The lets motivate each other to do our strength and core work thread...

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Nellers May 2020 7:47pm, 23 May 2020 36,348 posts	0 Nellers Have you tried any of the bodyweight crossfit workouts? If you google "Wodwell" or "CrossFit Workout of the Day" you'll find loads of suggestions for good testing strength/core/balance exercises in challenging routines.
Nellers Oct 2020 5:52pm, 3 Oct 2020 37,259 posts	0 Nellers I'll just leave this here then: fetcheveryone.com/forum/fetchie-murph-workout-challenge-61623/1
RichHL Oct 2020 10:04pm, 3 Oct 2020 14,413 posts	0 RichHL I think you probably should, yes.
alpenrose Oct 2020 12:11pm, 4 Oct 2020 46,675 posts	0 alpenrose I'm not sure that that is motivation.
Little Critter Nov 2021 6:13pm, 26 Nov 2021 25 posts	0 Little Critter I tried the core H 10 minute workout this evening. Either I have short upper arms or a particularly saggy arse because I can barely get any clearance between the ground and my bum on the first exercise (and I was trying to be straight) It was suggested I should do strength training to avoid injury. Most of the videos listed seem to focus on the core. Is that the important bit to work on? Should I be working on bum / legs too? I ask because my weakness seems to be the outside of my left ankle.
becca7 Nov 2021 8:29am, 27 Nov 2021 8,410 posts	0 becca7 I can’t get much clearance on prone elbow stand either. I would work on a range of things, not just core but single leg stuff too, stability and mobility work.
EvilPixie Jul 2022 11:19am, 6 Jul 2022 33,765 posts	0 EvilPixie knock knock anyone home? So I've come to the conclusion that given my increased age (and weight) I can no longer "just run" 'cos youth has deserted me. I've never done much (at all!) other than just run/bike/swim I know my posture has always been poor (even old pics show me leaning from the waist) but as age has caught up and I'm now running more (marathon training) I am very aware of crap core/ tight muscles such as hip flexors and niggles related to poor posture and weak glutes etc. It seems I must do something about this. But it's the question of what's best given time restraints and what will give me optimal results! I can see lots of links up there to the left but not sure where to start. Do you have to warm up or can you just "go do something" say on getting up in the morning or after sitting on the sofa for a while? How often ... I've seen 2 to 5 times a week. Can you do stuff at work ad hoc (loo break or at desk without looking a pratt)? I have a desk job so tend to a slouch there too so any ideas on how to keep upright at a desk too would be nice! Sorry lots there but help appreciated.
Mrs Jigs (Luverlylegs) Jul 2022 7:16am, 7 Jul 2022 33,892 posts	0 Mrs Jigs (Luverlylegs) Interested to see a response to your questions EvilPixie
RichHL Jul 2022 11:37am, 7 Jul 2022 19,241 posts	0 RichHL I was doing a kettlebell routine two or three times a week and then I fell over, hit my head, broke my wrist and fractured a rib so that's on hold. Have a look at Cambridge Kettlebells' stuff on YouTube or Mary Twitchett on Instagram. She has excellent, simple things you can do to get yourself moving and improve your core strength and form.
Night-owl Jul 2022 11:41am, 7 Jul 2022 39,890 posts	0 Night-owl I know I should do more and I don't think my work counts even though its physical, cue some earworm