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September Goals

By Sam Obsession —

" Goal setters are Gold getters! "
          - Anonymous

Goal 1 - Middle Splits

middle splits

After completing the 30 day middle splits challenge in which I fell short of my goal of a full-split, I decided to take a 3-week break to analyze how to re-tackle the goal.

During this period, I was still completing middle splits training sessions every 2 or 3 days without being really sore.

During training, I also increased the sets from 5 to 10.

Lastly, a key point was to enjoy the sessions in order to keep coming back; as such, I wasn't forcing my body beyond what it could bear.

September Goal - Increase Middle Splits Range To 160 degrees

My current middle splits range is 148 degrees; during September, the goal is to increase the range to 160 degrees.

I'm not kidding myself that I would be able to achieve a full middle splits by September ending; however, I believe that I should be able to increase the range to 160 degrees within that period.

Of course, I wouldn't be annoyed if I achieved a full split; however, progress is more important than the destination.

Strategy To Achieve Goal

The strategy is simple:

  • Training sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (a total of 13 sessions)
  • Complete 10 sets per session
  • Document sessions on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays/Sundays (in order words, not daily)
  • Take a weekly photo to track progress

Goal 2 - Water Treading

wter treading

Being able to tread water (with face above water) is a swimming requirement.

Right now, when treading water, my face bobs in and out of the water.

September Goal - Tread Water For 30 Seconds

In September, my goal is to be able to tread water with my face above the water for 30 seconds.

Strategy To Achieve Goal

The strategy is also simple:

  • Practise in the pool every Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • Research the progression into achieving this goal
  • Document sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Renewed Goals

Walking Goals

I have decided to renew the walking goals for the month of September.

In September, I will

  • walk a minimum of 17k steps every weekday (Mondays - Fridays)
  • walk a minimum of 4k steps every weekend
  • work towards a muscle-up
  • practise handstands, headstands, and backbends