1000 Squat Challenge Before And After
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Nineteen-year-old student Xiao Tang and her friend were hospitalised after competing against one another in an intensive 1,000-squat challenge that turned out to have dangerous unexpected consequences.
In Xiao and her friend's case, it doesn't seem they necessarily ever intended to actually reach the 1,000-squat milestone, but given that neither girl backed down during the dare, both of them inadvertently completed the 1,000-squat challenge over the course of an epic two-to-three hour workout.
The urine discolouration is called myoglobinuria, which is one of the most obvious signs of rhabdomyolysis, a serious syndrome in which, due to rapid breakdown of muscle, the kidneys can't process all the waste content floating in the blood.
While there are a number of causes that can bring on rhabdomyolysis, sometimes all it takes is exercising too strenuously, in instances where your muscles aren't prepared for what you're making them do.
That's not a euphemism; "squats" are not a new designer drug you're unaware of (at least we don't think they are?). The two teen girls were literally squatting over and over again, 1,000 times apiece, in a contest to see who could flex their glutes the longest.
One of the girls reported intense soreness in her legs and found she was unable to bend them. When she saw that her urine had turned brown, she had her boyfriend take her to the hospital. The girl was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis, which is basically an extreme version of what already happens in the body after physical exertion, Dr. Bruce Cohen, a medical officer for the FBI, told Live Science. Anytime you go on a long run or lift weights, your muscles break down, sending a protein called myoglobin through the bloodstream and to your kidneys, which filter them out. In fact. If you were to measure the amount of muscle protein in your blood after a 5-mile run, say, it would certainly be higher than before you began, he added. The difference is that with rhabdomyolysis, your kidneys can't handle the sheer quantity of dead muscle fibers. [27 Oddest Medical Case Reports]
That's probably what went wrong for these two young women, Cohen added. Squats aren't inherently dangerous. One thousand squats might even be safe for a person who is trained to handle that level of exertion. But when competition leads you to ignore your physical limits, that can become dangerous, Cohen added.
Rhabdomyolysis can also develop due to trauma, heatstroke or the use of certain drugs, Live Science previously reported. But for young people, overexertion seems to be a common cause. In 2018, a 17-year-old boy was hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis for five days after one strenuous, 90-minute weight-lifting session (he had not worked out for several years before the incident, the boy said). Another teen was diagnosed with it in 2015 after completing two strenuous football practices in the same day.
In the end, the best way to avoid this condition is simple: First, be aware of the potential consequences of overexertion, Cohen said. But most importantly, "Listen to your body," he added, "don't be stupid."
Brandon is the space\/physics editor at Live Science. His writing has appeared in The Washington Post, Reader's Digest, CBS.com, the Richard Dawkins Foundation website and other outlets. He holds a bachelor's degree in creative writing from the University of Arizona, with minors in journalism and media arts. He enjoys writing most about space, geoscience and the mysteries of the universe."}), " -0-10/js/authorBio.js"); } else console.error('%c FTE ','background: #9306F9; color: #ffffff','no lazy slice hydration function available'); Brandon SpecktorSocial Links NavigationEditorBrandon is the space/physics editor at Live Science. His writing has appeared in The Washington Post, Reader's Digest, CBS.com, the Richard Dawkins Foundation website and other outlets. He holds a bachelor's degree in creative writing from the University of Arizona, with minors in journalism and media arts. He enjoys writing most about space, geoscience and the mysteries of the universe.
I knew this challenge would be difficult for most of us, but due to sickle cell anemia, I was extra unsure if I could complete it. I was concerned because overexertion could easily result in a crisis. Plus, my sickled red blood cells carry less oxygen, so I quickly get tired.
Before starting my first squat set, I followed two full-body stretch videos and two leg stretch videos on YouTube. Stretching is essential to exercising: benefits of stretching range from improved blood circulation to reduced muscle tension.
Doing 1,000 squats within 24 hours is daunting, so to make the challenge more feasible I broke up my sets into small, manageable chunks. Instead of attempting an overly exhausting 10 sets of 100 reps, I did sets of 20, 25, or 30 squats at a time. Breaking up the exercises like this was extremely helpful as it allowed me to rest in-between each set and get my energy back up.
I completed the challenge with a couple of hours to spare. I felt so accomplished, but I still had more to do to prevent major consequences from doing so much exercise. To wind down I did the same stretches I started with, then showered and went straight to bed for rest.
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I just want to say that I really appreciate your articles. You give me the inspiration needed for us warriors to keep fighting everyday. After reading this article I'm inspired to take the challenge myself. Please keep up the great work, from posting these articles to fighting against sickle cell. Also, I'm in the process of starting an informal YouTube page for sickle cell to educate, advocate, and congratulate people on sickle cell and the things we go through, are going through and have gone while dealing with this illness. Your articles have been a part of my inspiration to do this and its up and running I'll be sure to send you the link.
I've been wanting to get back in the routine of exercising almost after 20yrs. I've been slacking the comeback simply because I don't want the pain to hit me hard. Yes, I've told myself to start slow and then build my way up to more reps but after reading your accomplishment and how you succeeded, you have given me the push (and a few tips) I needed to get me going.
I'm also pursuing this endeavor for my two girls, simply to show and prove to them, "Even though dad has this devil's disease (God created EVERYTHING GOOD), we ALL can live healthy lives (I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me - Phil 4:13)!
Exercising is something that I've always been told to avoid as I was growing up out of the fear of a crisis being triggered, but it can honestly do a world of good when done carefully! I have complete faith that it will benefit you & you will set a great example for your family!!!
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Several years ago, I did a 1,000 squat workout on a cruise ship. That environment made the challenge much more interesting and entertaining to complete. I also did a 2,014 rep challenge once as a New Year celebration.
You can also make all kinds of rules variations to add challenge, variety and fun. For example, squats only count when completed after a run or bike, or after a CrossFit workout. Or, squats only count when done with a friend or on top of a mountain.
Reminder and Accountability Apps: I use the iPhone app called Productive to remind me and keep accountable during our challenges. There are others as well. These apps are excellent for accountability.
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In just a couple of weeks, Nathan will be racing in Downieville, California at the Downieville Classic (Aug. 3-6). This amazing event attracts riders from all over the world to come and race the demanding miles of epic singletrack trails that wind through the Sierra Buttes wilderness.
The requirements for All-Mountain riders dictate that they must ride on Saturday in the Point-to-Point Cross Country and then on Sunday in the Downieville Downhill using the same bike and same components.
To succeed, All-Mountain riders need a bike that is both light enough to climb efficiently and descend with precision over the 29 miles of Saturday's cross-country terrain but then is durable enough to handle Sunday's 15-mile downhill trail with its 5,000 feet of vertical drop.
If they don't pick the right bike, it will be too heavy for the cross-country day or will break down in the downhill section. Nathan spends the entire week before Downieville getting his bike ready, obsessing over the weight and durability of each component.
The 29-mile cross-country course begins in the mountain town of Sierra City (elevation 4,100') up a dirt road which gradually steepens and narrows to an exposed, loose shale-covered track. This 8-mile, 3,000' climb up the face of the Sierra Buttes is known as the "Trail of Tears."
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