November 2025 fitness challenge

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Day 8 done. No jumping squats possibly, unfortunately.

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I donā€™t like using chat gbt but thought I would give it a shot as Iā€™ve heard it can help formulate workouts based on individual needs / restrictions.

I asked for alternative exercises to Russian twists when dealing with bad backs and abdominal nerve damage. Thought these may be helpful to others too ..

:one: Dead Bug

  • Lie on your back, knees above hips
  • Opposite arm + leg extend slowly
  • Keep core tight and back flat
    GREAT for stability and doesnā€™t stress the spine.

:two: Bird Dog

  • From hands/knees, extend opposite arm + leg
  • Hold a second, switch sides
    Strengthens deep core muscles + improves balance.

:three: Modified Plank (Knees Down)

  • Engage abs gently, avoid sagging hips
    You can progress to full plank later if comfortable.

:four: Heel Slides

  • On your back, slide one heel out + back
    Works lower abs without strain.

:five: Seated Knee Lifts

  • Sit straight in a chair, lift one knee at a time
    Good if floor work is tough right now.

:six: Glute Bridge

  • Lift hips with core + glutes engaged
    Supports lower back strength.
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Dead bug is a great ab exercise.

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Dan, Iā€™m late to the party, but Iā€™ll join if I may. Better late than never!

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Day 9 done.

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It is so good to have you with me on this go round, Jenny!

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Iā€™ll have some catching up to do! Day 1 &2 done! :white_check_mark:

Iā€™ve decided to do this one;

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Day 9 done!

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Day 9 :cross_mark_button:

Wm Shakespeare, Henry VI

Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.

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Day 10 done.

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Day 3&4 done! :white_check_mark: for day 4 (active recovery) Iā€™ve done a 7K walk!

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Day 10 done!

Wm S, *Measure for Measure"

Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.

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Day 10 done!

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I somehow rested for real on day 7 LOL -

Day 8 and 9 completed yesterday.

Will have to do day 10 tomorrow with a slow pace walk on day 11

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Day 5 & 6 done! :white_check_mark: + a 40-min choreography with my punch bag :boxing_glove:

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Day 11 done. Yay my arms get a break today!! 30 mins on elliptical per usual.

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Day 11 :white_check_mark: Iā€™m counting multiple trips between the woodpile (through 6 inches of snow) to the wood rack as active rest.

William Shakespeare, Othello

What wound did ever heal but by degrees?

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Today I should be on day 7 catching up (active recovery) but I havenā€™t done much active recovery. I guess the walk through the supermarket doesnā€™t count! Tomorrow more to come! :flexed_biceps:t2:

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Day 12 done!

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Day 12 :chequered_flag: .

William Shakespeare Sonnet 146

Why so large cost, having so short a lease,
Dost thou upon thy fading mansion spend?

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