As well as all the other things that get in the way of my free time, I'm really trying to step up my training and be even better with food, because I have been majorly inspired by a show Zuz and I went to recently.... *Miss Galaxy Universe*
It is aimed for women who would like experience in competing in figure / fitness shows, but the best thing about it was that it was for 'real women'. This meant that as well as the super fit and lean ladies, there were also ladies with fuller and softer figures strutting their stuff on stage - in bikinis, which for most women is a daunting thought!
I also liked that the show started with a fit test, which really showed how hard the ladies have to work. Most of the exercises were bootcamp style bodyweight ones, which consisted of the following;
Standing Long Jump - 3 attempts
Step Up (5 raisers)Tricep Dips (6 raisers and feet elevated)
Sit Ups
Press Ups
Squat Thrusts
Box Jump
Shuttle Run (5 Metres)
All done on a 1 minute on, 1 minute off (rest) basis.
They also then had to all do a 1/2 bodyweight bench press for as many reps as possible, followed by an optional Supinated Chin Up Challenge.
I have to admit, I was surprised at the level of strength of some of these ladies - and the courage it took to be able to do all of that on stage with 200 pairs of eyes watching...especially the chin ups as these were done facing the audience, with plenty of shouts of encouragement from us spectators!!
The Bikini Round showed some amazing physiques, truly inspiring, especially as a lot of the women in great shape were also mums...one even being 52 years young, with the body of a 20 something - Amazing!! This is where my inspiration came from. I want a body to be proud of when I'm in my 50's! So lets start now....
I'm not saying that at this moment in time I want to compete, or get on stage in nothing but heels and a two piece, but something about the sense of empowerment and achievement made me hungry for it. For now, I am just going to work extra hard, eat as clean as I can and see what I can achieve. I have given myself the task of dropping at least another 1.4% bodyfat by December 20th, hey, I don't have a holiday to work towards, so I have to set some kind of goal, right?!
Anyway, after coming away from the show, Zuz and I decided to give the GG Fit Test routine a go....here are our results...(we didn't do the long jump or shuttle run as at the time, there was no way to measure the distances!)
It would be great to compare our results to those of the competitors, but sadly I don't think they will be published!
*If you fancy it, why don't you give it a go and post your scores in the comment box below?*
Also, have a think about what has inspired you recently. It doesn't have to involve training or eating, it could be a story you have heard on the news, an award that has been won, a charity event or, in my case, wise words from a mentor who is equally focused on achieving goals as I am.
No matter what your aim is, be it seeking better health, a new sense of direction or even a new challenge, I believe that praise and encouragement play a big part in our determination to succeed. If you are lucky enough to have such a figure in your life to support you, it makes the journey a lot easier. In saying that, I hope to be that figure for someone one day :)
Anyway, enough of the gooey stuff and back to the topic! I really admire the hardwork and dedication of the Galaxy Girls, I have certainly come away wanting to work harder and try new things.
Speaking of new things, the latest challenge I set myself was to be able to do a free standing Headstand....and now I can do both variations, albeit a little wonky! But hey, not bad for a newbie :)
For more Information on the Galaxy Girls and to view pictures of the winners of the different categories, visit their Facebook Page, Miss Galaxy Universe - I'm now constantly checking the page for more motivational photos!
Franki x
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