Dec 15 2010

Exercise Challenge – Side Lunge Jump 500 Reps

Hi BodyRockers,

If you have been following our workout schedule then you know that this week we are focusing on our legs. Many of you have written us that you are experiencing post exercise muscle soreness from yesterday’s workout and the exercise challenge before that. Don’t worry, because this is exactly what Frederick and I are experiencing today as well. The key to fast recovery is in proper nutrition and a light workout instead of complete rest. If you are refusing to move, because you are in pain, then you are not doing yourself any favours. I know it hurts, but remember that light exercise will help you with the blood circulation and your muscle soreness will be gone faster. Today’s exercise challenge is 500 reps of Side Lunge Jumps which is an exercise that targets your legs, butt, and core muscles. Freddy and I did this challenge today, but we were not racing. We took it easy and completed the 500 reps in 17 minutes and 41 seconds. We did it in 50 rep intervals with a short rest in between each round. After the challenge we did a short 10 minute stretching routine and I can tell you that we both already feel much better. If you are not experiencing muscle soreness then go for maximum intensity and complete this challenge as fast as you can and share your time with us in the comments below.

I just wanted to remind you guys about our facebook fan page, because our email newsletter is not working yet and the best way to find out about our new workouts and exercise challenges is to join our facebook page. Just click the Facebook icon on our home page to join.

P.S. Charlie sais hi :)

Workout Breakdown

Time: ? min.Workout Type: Time ChallengeExercises: 1
  • Side Lunge Jump500 reps

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  • dalercita

    hi guys!! I did in 10 minutes 36 seconds!

    The firts 350 i was ok but the last 150 it was very very hard!!

    thanks a lot guys!! =))

  • VickieC

    Aww your doggies are soo cute! Thank you guys for this video because I was so in pain from the jump lunge challenge that I was gonna skip doing any exercise movement today, but now I know that I don’t have to push to max effort every single time to get benefits, especially during recovery!

  • Anonymous

    Hi Megan, these workouts are all I do. If you follow my workout schedule, then all you have to do is to make sure that your diet is supporting your efforts. Diet is huge!

  • Anonymous

    total :)

  • Darby

    Hello from North Carolina! I completed this workout in 18:27. I was watching tv with my daughter so that may have slowed my time down. hahaha. When she asked how many reps I had to do she said, “Are you sure it’s not only 100?” She went to my laptop to verify. It was so funny.

    On a side note….in regards to others being sore the day after a workout (myself included!), I HIGHLY recommend using a foam roller. I use it post workout & stretching and definitely the next day. It is amazing and really helps my muscles. It can be borderline painful but the end result is worth it!

  • Stacynryden

    Zuzana, I know in the past you have talked about some of the trainers that you follow and I would really love to read some of their books if you could share them with me!

  • Keota

    Hii guys! (Zuz, Freddy and BodyRockers)

    I have been following these workouts for about a month, but now I have to mix them with spinning and running, because these exercises really made me hungry! I became more hungry just by doing these super intense workouts than running or spinning for 1 hour? Is that a common problem or is it just me? What do you bodyrockers out there think? :-)

    Thanks for everything and for this community!

    Keota

  • http://30bananasaday.com Windlord

    Dawgs make everything better, including fitness vids :)
    What’s the name of Charlie’s rodentary friend?

    500 reps–yes sore, but attempting to push [11:48]

  • Maruli.lu

    I did a workout out of this :) 50 side lunge jumps, 20 side plank lifts (or leg raises), 50 side lunge jumps, 20 leg lifts (or side plank lifts)….and so on until I completed 500 reps of side lunge jumps…took me 30 minutes w some rest…tired and sweaty, but happy!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Victor-Manuel-Garcia-Cardenas/100000783007672 Víctor Manuel García Cárdenas

    16min 45 sec but I think that not as low as you :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/abby.hopson Abby Hopson

    My time for this exercise challenge was 11 minutes and 42 seconds. :)

  • Jana

    Hi Bodyrockers,

    I want to ask you whether you don´t know where I can hount out the dip station in the Czech Republic. I found only some equipment which is huge and expensive.

    Thanks for advice.
    Jana

  • Kathy

    Hi Z&F and of course all Body rockers as well!:-)
    I would like to ask – you always says that we should try to push at max.effort..but
    I have some heart-problems, so I can’t do workouts, which are too much challenging..or when I feel that I am exhausted..:-( so I am not sure how can I do ur workouts gainfully?
    anyway I hope you guys enjoying christmas atmosphere and I am looking for your reply:-)
    Kathy

  • http://www.facebook.com/elena.zhila Elena Zhila

    Hi Zuzanna, I have completed 300 in 7.30 and had to stop after that :-) went for 3 sets, 110, 100 and 90

    I’ll try to repeat this one next week and finish all 500!

  • Anonymous

    Hi Kathy, It would be impossible and irresponsible of us to even attempt to advise you on this because any health condition is extremely serious – this is something that you have to decide with your doctor :)

  • Anonymous

    Cali – short for Ms. California :)

  • Anonymous

    Test?

  • Anonymous

    Hi Natalie – we try and eat as much fresh foods as possible and really avoid most processed foods. When we go for groceries most of our cart is full of fruits and veggies :)

  • Anonymous

    He do have one – it’s at the top!

  • Tara

    Hi, my mum has a pacemaker, she walks and does very light weights. I am trying to get her to follow Zuzanna’s workouts and she thinks she might scale them down to her capabilities. Her medical facility got her working out about 6 months after her pacemaker operation and she feels great, although she has some terrible days, but for the most part….Like Zuzanna said, definitely talk with your doctor or RN about what you can do, best wishes! AND ZUZANNA!!! My legs hurt today so much, I have such a difficult time sitting, standing back up, stairs…LOL, did this workout in 20 minutes. Loving it! I have seen more progress in my fat loss then with any other workout routine I’ve done in the last 16 years and believe me, I’ve done many, THANK YOU! Merry Christmas to you and Freddy, Charlie and Cali, and to all BodyRockers! :D

  • Verena

    Hi Charlie : )

    Both of your dogs are so cute!! Nice challenge…

  • Verena

    welcome :)

    you will love it!!

  • Rachael

    500 reps is insane my dear. Problem for me is I’m a determined mule. I guess you have to know your limitations, only I can’t tell when I’ve done too much until the next day. I set a timer for 10 min and did 200. Today my butt feels like it got tenderized (this is after 1 yr with you – but now I strictly do your workouts exclusively). I still need the days rest most times. Do you have any ideas for cardio on the in between days aside from just jumprope where we can give our big muscle groups a rest?

  • Verena

    You can make it as a workout and not as a time challenge! I think that would help you and you will see your weight will less! Than you can do them as a time challenge! Or you make exercises for example Jump Lunges without the jump (Protects joints with this weight)follow Zuzanas diet schudule and you will see great results, belive me and the other Bodyrockers, see the photos. Don’t give up!!

  • Rose

    Karen, I’ve read that controlled breathing.. inhale on first movement, breathe out heavily on second.. this really helps oxygenate the muscles to do their work and also helps you burn fat more efficiently. Controlled breathing is awesome.. try it.. you’ll find you have much more stamina to finish the workout. Inhale strong and exhale strong! I never understood it until I tried it! :)

  • Agnieszka

    Great exercise, not so difficult for me as the front lunges. Did 500 in 16.32 min. Thank You for the inspiration.
    Happy Holidays!!!
    Your Polish BodyRocker.
    Agnieszka

  • Mayra247dancer

    I’m glad that you mentioned working out even when your sore. I am new to this site and I would like to become a true Bodyrocker. I did my first workout a week and a half ago and was so sore that I got discouraged and haven’t done another one since. It only took me about a month of just watching your videos before I got the guts and tried one. I used to be a dancer but its been almost 2 years since Ive danced and Ive been struggling with finding motivation to loosing the 30 lbs that Ive gained in those 2 years. I have also been dealing with constant fatigue and depression. Are there any tips you can give me to become consistent with these workouts?
    I also live a gluten free life style and I was hoping that you could include this option in your recipes.

    Thank you Zuzana, Freddy, Charlie, and Kali.
    P.s. Its creepy (in a funny way) that Charlie has a giant stuffed rat. Hope he never sees a real one that big. lol

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Ann-Choe/678651467 Ann Choe

    did workout made my buttcheeks sore alll day today. i looove it!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Ann-Choe/678651467 Ann Choe

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  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Maria-Bjorg-Jepsen/754945057 Maria Bjørg Jepsen

    YES!!! And I love that little “gadget”, it makes it so easy to find inspiration from all articles and find older workouts. Great job :)

  • Polina

    Did this in 14:50
    Ah my lower back hurts so much Did I do smth wrong?

  • Maria_alexandra5

    13:43. I think i could do better,but i was sored from the previous workouts.Im so tired…DOMS! :P

  • Emma

    I was so knackered at the end of these that I forgot to stop the timer! It must have been around 17 minutes though. A bit worried about how my thighs and bum are going to feel tomorrow!

  • Kay

    Havent done 500 reps before but finally did finished it 23:17 secs by doing 10 rounds of 50 reps.
    That was the fastest I cld go. Just started to get back on your workouts. Liked the challenge! it was fun :)

  • Cathy C

    WOW! This one was really hard. I don’t know if I am tired today or what, but this took everything I had to finish. I did it in 18 mins and 34 seconds…lots of rests in between the sets of 50! Keep up the great work you guys! You have totally inspired me to make exercise part of my daily life. I am 34 years old and I look better than I have ever looked before…that’s even before my baby was born! She is 13 months now and I weigh less than before she was born.

  • Sarah

    Finished this in 15:22, pushing rather hard! Today my bum and lower back are aching, but the good way :) This one made me sweat towards the end, and it was jsut what I needed! Thanks!

  • Jana

    Yep. I should purchase it in the USA … Thanks, Julie.

  • Anonymous

    Hi Zuzana has not weighed herself since we were in Italy and back then she was 53kg. She is usually between 53-55 kg.

  • Alison

    10:06 – more difficult on the cardiovascular system than the muscles – great mini workout :)

  • Heidi

    My time was 13:51, but that was counting each leg, so it sounds like I only did 250! Didn’t figure out I was short until I was already done. Next time 500!

  • http://www.facebook.com/harry.oakes1 Harry Oakes

    hi

  • Femme

    Hey Guys,
    that was my first BodyRock Challenge :) I did it in 12:25 and drank more than 1l Water during this time. Thats very very good because sometimes, but not often, i drink just 2 glasses Water at ONE DAY.

    Femme

  • Pia Maria

    So I tried this challenge today because around the 15th december I was lying in bed for one week due to fever and I remember that I was really sad that I couldn’t do this challenge because it looked like a lot of fun ^^
    Anyway today I did it and my time is:
    28:54
    it took me really long since I did today’s exercice challenge over the day as well (one leg half squats) and I also added the skipping part with the 40 rounds – 1) 10 sec 2) 20 sec – in the end I was soaking in sweat again like yesterday (it really has become a habit!! :D ) and my legs feel like I would have run up a mountain without a break a whole day xD
    I am so glad that I could catch up this challenge today ^^
    Greetings from Austria!!!
    Pia ^.^

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_I6PADJ4OUN2KCIRCIZVF7LYGEU Irene C

    Sooo… I decided to do this challenge today…. oohhh my!!! 17.34! not bad for been body rocking 2 months and a half.
    I’ve question. I try to check all the time my posture but after 300 my lower back begins to bother and if I try to keep my chest up and my sight on the horizon (not looking at the floor) my trapecius and neck get sored as well. What am I doing wrong?
    When you said back straight and chest up… I get lost like in this exercise. I push my hip backwards to stay flat on my feet and my knee in 90 degree not passing my toe, “back straight” & “chest up” with my sight always looking forward.

    Anyways, LOVELY exercise!!! I feel I’ve really squeezed my butt.

    Take easy your home moving!

  • Anonymous

    Finished this in 13:14min. And now my lower back is so hurt!!! :/ 

  • Anonymous

    9:01 min today !!! :) Beat my old score which was 13:14. HAPPY HAPPY!!! :D 

  • Kay

    wow this was WAY harder than I thought it would be. I was ready to give up at 22 mins. so i had to take a little break and start up again. so including my break it took me 25:19. 

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