100d x 10m = 1 strong core (Page 46)

What...like standing on my head?? 

Originally posted by caffear this Steve   Like Brad said a few posts back, it's not REALLY about the six pack....it's about a functional core that allows us to continue being active without stuff like back and hip pain.  So glad you joined us!

It's been quiet and I'm guessing you're all busy wrapping up end of summer projects and/or busy at work like I am.  I hate it when work expects me to work!

I'm turning 40 in 2 months so it is a little about the 6 pack ..... Seriously, I started with this challenge as an experiment. My core has never been that strong so I wanted to see just how much better I would feel with a consistent ab plan. It has helped a lot, i definitely feel tighter and stronger in all three disciplines and in every day life. Initially I told myself I would eat really clean while doing this challenge but that hasn't happened. BTW, is it wrong to eat a bowl of ice cream immediately after you finish your ab workout?!

Pffft!  NO!  That is my reward for finishing my ab workout!

Originally posted by bcraht

Originally posted by caffear this Steve   Like Brad said a few posts back, it's not REALLY about the six pack....it's about a functional core that allows us to continue being active without stuff like back and hip pain.  So glad you joined us!

It's been quiet and I'm guessing you're all busy wrapping up end of summer projects and/or busy at work like I am.  I hate it when work expects me to work!

I'm turning 40 in 2 months so it is a little about the 6 pack ..... Seriously, I started with this challenge as an experiment. My core has never been that strong so I wanted to see just how much better I would feel with a consistent ab plan. It has helped a lot, i definitely feel tighter and stronger in all three disciplines and in every day life. Initially I told myself I would eat really clean while doing this challenge but that hasn't happened. BTW, is it wrong to eat a bowl of ice cream immediately after you finish your ab workout?!

Pffft!  NO!  That is my reward for finishing my ab workout!

Mmmmmm Amen!!! 

Psytri--I feel it in my quads, especially if I really work on engaging them.  I usually "feel it" first between my shoulder blades, then my low back.  I do some weight shift.  Actually, I like to do these around the world on three points--two legs and an arm (both sides), then two arms, one leg, etc.  It helps relieve the boredom, challenges different muscles to do things with unilateral imbalance, and breaks up the monotony a bit :)

Why don't you join us?

Well, technically I would call that "side angle"--so here's the reverse.

I'm also a fan of the bind:

YOU PEOPLE ARE SICK.

I'm only impressed if there is a shot with two people as per Mike's example.

You mean you don't wear the Faris black panty thing when doing yoga??

Originally posted by bcraht I am caught up!  I was, at one point, 11 days behind.  But I have been doing doubles for what seems like ever and as of today I am even.  I realize that it kind of kills the 'spirit' of the challenge, but I don't think starting over would have gone well for my psyche

NICE!  (and you're way ahead of me...I'm still in catch-up mode)

WTF? I may need to ban you for this;)

Have a great time, punk!

I tried and did not like Bikrim yoga, but you saying that has piqued my interest again!  I've only tried one studio and my main complaint is that it seemed like they were not controlling the heat well.  When too many people were in there, they often had to open the door to the outside (in the winter) because it was reaching temps that were above what is normal for that class--which is already pretty darn hot.  The humidity did not seem controlled at all.  It made me feel pretty sick and I always ended up with a 12 hour headache despite hydrating like nuts.  Also, it was a carpeted room and stinky as F**K.  Like gross.  I kept imagine all the bacteria living in that room.

So is that all pretty standard or should I seek out a different studio?

Noelle, I am absolutely crazy about cleanliness in a studio.  If there was a smell in there it would be off my list pretty fast too:)

Controlling the heat and humidity is really tricky.  When I was teaching hot classes, I would have to dink with the humidity to keep it where I liked it.  I also would check in with the class to make sure the heat was OK.  As an instructor, you get really used to it, so I think it's really important to check in with the students.  There are also usually places in the room that are hotter or more humid than others; if you know you like it a certain way, ask the instructor before class where those conditions might be most likely to exist.

I think the heat takes some acclimation, but some people really don't like it.  If you're having long-lasting headaches despite good hydration, I wonder if you may fall into that group :/

Like many things, I think having the right gear is important.  For me, a natural rubber mat and a good chamois-like yoga towel on top is a good combo for a hot class.  I also prefer to wear pants, as otherwise I'm often so sweaty that I can't do poses well that involve placing arms or feet on the legs. 

Apologies for the novel :)