June Exercise Challenge

[lavendarJ]

JUNE IS HERE


THINK OF A GOAL


TIME TO GET FIT


READY


SET


GO.....


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[lavendarJ]

Anybody want to comment on their exercise goals from last month...

I will..

The toothache really set me back in terms of my jogging goal. I wanted to be able to jog 15 minutes consecutively by the end of last month. It didn't happen but oh well, I'm going for it this month. I'm determined though...

My goals are:
-jog 15 minutes by the end of this month
-increase pilates to at least 4 times per week
-increase mileage on the ellipticals while at the same time decreasing time it
takes to do a mile (currently averaging about 2 miles in just under 40
minutes on one of the elliptical machines I use at the gym

[Conscious Midwife]

Getting Physical at least 60min Everyday

~yardwork
~Pilates
~Yoga
~Brisk Walk
~RAWmasutra style smooches
~Swimming

Stretching every AM and PM to improve skin and muscle tone:)

[dawLs]

i'm hopping aboard!
i want to do 30 mins of cardio 5x a week and a quickie ten minute workout everyday to get me pumped!
i am at a healthy weight, but i really need to add exercise into my life and be able to tell people that i exercise when asked hahaha.
-hoLs x0x0

[Eva]

I've been biking a lot these days -- but my dog doesn't get to come along for that so this month I'm hoping to up it a notch by keeping up the biking but also walking a LOT more so the furry Boli doesn't get grumpy!

[Zevron]

This month I want to do cardio via

Turbo Jam
Home Treadmill
or
the gym

3 days a week. 20 mins min. For the next 4 weeks.

I challenge myself to do cardio 5 days straight - this week.

Zev

[mangosteen]

yoga
walks
situps

i am just trying to get into a habit :D

[tinystrawberry]

It's been so so nice out lately, i've been riding my bike every day:D it's supposed to be 80 degrees all week:) today i rode for an hour and 10 minutes, i wanted to stop and turn around a few times before i usually do bcuz i was tired but i pushed through that and i'm glad i did. i feel great now. i also did yoga and a short strength training video for arms.

committed to at least 30 minutes of exercise a day!

my goal is simply to get fit and be healthy
i do have 15 pounds to lose, tho:rolleyes: :D

[Raw Buddha]

Goal is to exercise every day even if it is just a small walk. I do plan on being more rigorous in my exercise, but I find that if I have "must do"s placed on me then I usually fail--probably a fear-of-commitment issue, no? LOL Anyway, that is why I will be happy as long as I do something each day.

So, yesterday I did 30 minutes of cardio. Right now, I'm about to start a 45 minute Firm workout--hopefully I won't pass out or get knocked in the head by my flapping biceps!

Stay strong everyone!

M

[plucked]

"hopefully I won't pass out or get knocked in the head by my flapping biceps!" :D LOL!

Ok... first of all, I am going to pat myself on the back for completing last month's challenge--which was to exercise at all! Now, Ive joined a gym and have a regular routine. Congrats to everyone else as well!

My challenge for June is to continue with my weight lifting and cardio routine 3 times a week, plus add at least one extra day of just cardio.

I started yesterday and did 50 minutes on elliptical and stairmaster combined. I also hope to attend a pilates class once a week--but we'll see. Maybe when school is over in a week or so.

[Sugar Snap Pea]

Spin or step 4x/week, weight training! Need to kick start my weight loss!

[plucked]

went to gym--only ten minutes cardio, but did full weight routine.

[meeleend]

In jun,I will wake up early in the morning,then going to walking and then gym daily for 45 minutes after that 15 minutes of cardio and then pilates.This is my time table for the month of jun.:)

[lavendarJ]

Hi Everyone!

I've been missing-in-action due to my tooth issues. Had the big day at the dentist today- I started feeling some pain and decided not to do my outside walk after all. I might throw in some pilates later tonight if I feeling okay-we'll see.........

[lavendarJ]

Okay-
I didn't feel up to it yesteday and ended up in a groggy sleep the rest of the evening - so I didn't fight it. I feel great this morning after the dentist and I'm definitely making up by doing some cardio today. I think I'll be going to the gym and doing the ellipticals for as long as I can stand and I'll read my chapters for class tonight.

By the way, I love everyone's goals. This thread helps me to stay motivated, keep it real, keep it simple and not fall into my "all or nothing" modes...


Have a Great Day!!!

[Tinacampy]

Hi!

I know I'm a few days late, but I'd love to jump on the exercise wagon, too.

My goals for this month:

Yoga 3x a week
Taekwondo 3x a week

Lunges, squats, stretching at home.

I'm master cleansing right now, but my energy has been good. I'm on Day 3.

Tinacampy

[Morn]

Just peeking in to say hi Lavender! Love that you are keeping this thread alive and well! :D Glad you are feeling better!

Today’ Exercise: 50 minutes

20 minutes stairmaster
30 minutes of core exercises

[lavendarJ]

Just peeking in to say hi Lavender! Love that you are keeping this thread alive and well! :D Glad you are feeling better!

Today’ Exercise: 50 minutes

20 minutes stairmaster
30 minutes of core exercises

Hey there...what a great avitar.
I'm hoping to get back on track with regular exercise...missed out a lot because of the tooth last month....

[lavendarJ]

Forgot to mention my Wednesday workout... I did about 4.1 miles on the elliptical yesterday....

[sareca]

My favorites are:

belly dance
hoopdance
latin dance
jogging
walking
callenetics
krav maga

I alternate which ones I do, but I'm averaging 1.5 hours/day. :eek:

Yesterday I did 1 hour of callanetics and 30 minute of belly dance.

Today I'm doing an hour of Latin dance and 30 minutes of hoopdance.

[lavendarJ]

My favorites are:

belly dance
hoopdance
latin dance
jogging
walking
callenetics
krav maga

I alternate which ones I do, but I'm averaging 1.5 hours/day. :eek:

Yesterday I did 1 hour of callanetics and 30 minute of belly dance.

Today I'm doing an hour of Latin dance and 30 minutes of hoopdance.

Hi there...

I was wondering if you used a certain tape for the bellydancing. I'm trying to find a really good belly dance workout video since there are no classes in my immediate area.

[lavendarJ]

I did strength training at home today with my bar and my own body weight...

[Morn]

Worked out earlier today at the gym.

1 hour of step aerobics with resistance training

Just an interesting thought I had today. When I first started working out I used to hide in the back of the aerobic's room so no one would see me not being able to keep up (or the screw ups). I just realized today that most of the time I end up being in the front of the room now and I generally can keep the pace with the majority of instructors. Wow what an improvement. It is pretty cool now that I think about the change! :D

Thanks Lavender

[lavendarJ]

That's a great thing Morn....

I did 2.7 miles on the elliptical and threw in some core work and cardio kickboxing........

Nighty Night

[lavendarJ]

I've been on a roll this morning. I woke up early and decided to exercise while I still had a chance....it's going to be a busy day. I got just over an hour of exercise in and about 10 minutes of strectching.
- medicine ball strength training
- total body strength training using just my body weight
- ab work
- and a powerful 30 minutes of circuit training with weights and lots of cardio kicks, jumping jacks, push up, etc.

[lavendarJ]

Wrapped up the day with a great outdoor walk..love the challenge of the inclines on the path.

Hope everyone had a great day today!

[sareca]

Hi there...

I was wondering if you used a certain tape for the bellydancing. I'm trying to find a really good belly dance workout video since there are no classes in my immediate area.

I like Shimmy. I comes on fitTV. It's not the ideal way to learn bellydance but it's definitely the most convenient and beautiful. They sell DVDs if you don't FitTV.

http://rawfoodtalk.com/showpost.php?p=426713&postcount=7

[sareca]

Raw food has made me a complete exercise addict! :mad: I'm taking a break today *except for walking the dog*

Yesterday I did ...

1.5 hours of hoopdance
2 hours of Latin dance

Day before I did...

1 hour of callanetics
1 hour of hoopdance

[plucked]

Yesterday did weights and about 20+ minutes cardio.

Today did 35 minutes on stairmaster, 25+ minutes on elliptical, and 10 minutes on treadmill.

[sareca]

Yesterday? 20 minutes of hoopdance.

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: 45+ minutes

20+ minutes of circuit workout with weights
20+ minutes of high/low with abs
5 minutes of inner thighs

[lavendarJ]

Late night check-in. I had a great challenge at the gym today. I put myself to the test and did the BootCamp class which I haven't done in ages.... I can't even begin to name all the never-ending drills - jumping over things, endless squats, lifting, etc. I haven't hurt or worked up a real sweat in a long time. I also did a 30 minute hard core class which is basically all about the abdominals...

[lavendarJ]

Good Morning Everyone!

I started early today and treated myself to ...

15 min med ball workout
20 strength training with dumbells
windsor pilates for abs
windsor pilates for buns and thighs

Not sure my body thinks it was a treat but it'a a new year of life today on my day of birth and it beats chugging down fries and mike-n-ikes like i did so many times in the past. Now if I didn't have to do all this ripping and running today with thoughts of gasoline prices in the back of my mind....

Have a Great Day!!!!

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: 40+ minutes

20+ minutes of circuit workout with weights
20+ minutes of high/low with abs

[gritsnla]

Love your picture Morn, and loved reading about your journey!!

Joining a little late, hope that's all right. To get moving today did the Turbo Jam Cardio Party and the Standing Abs part of the Abs Party first thing this morning.

Yesterday I used my TJ weighted gloves and did jump rope movements for 15 minutes, with some short breaks, because I go tired!!

Glad to be here to be accountable for exercise too!!

[lavendarJ]

Hello Gritsnla!

[lavendarJ]

No exercise today...

Okay, I still have time to get it in it's 9:54 here...

[lavendarJ]

Okay...

Didnt do anything yesterday but made up for it today. I did the boot camp class again today (also walked earlier in the day)...boy oh boy what a class- that's all I can say

[Morn]

Welcome Gritsnla and thanks

Today’s exercise: 1 hour step class - & yes I am still very sore from yesterday's total conditioning class. But no pain no gain right!

[gritsnla]

Rest day yesterday. Today did 15 mins of "jumprope" with my weighted gloves and 10 mins of the TJ standing abs routine.

[lavendarJ]

Okay just walked through the door....gotta think of something to do...

[Morn]

30 minutes of rebounding. Had a very tight day today schedule wise so I squeezed something in before I went to my raw food potluck which was fabulous!

[lavendarJ]

I can't wait to actually go to a rawfood potluck...

Well, I did about 20 minutes of "stuff" that includes some ab work, oblique work and just stretching.... maybe I'll pack a bigger punch tomorrow

[lavendarJ]

I didnt do any formal exercise today. I went to Six Flaggs and we stayed until about 30 minutes before closing. I think with the exception of about 30 minutes we walked the entire time (unless standing and waiting for rides). I guess I could kind of count this as exercise today.

[lavendarJ]

Hey now...where is everyone?

I didn't do anything on Sunday - rest day. I didn't do anything yesterday because I was so backed up with work that didn't get done over the weekend (because of six flags and father's day celebrating). Today, I will do something....

[plucked]

I'm floating around. I've been real sick with something so havent made it to the gym since Saturday.

Where are all you heathy people though?? :p

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: 1 hour and a half

½ hour core class
1 hour belly dancing class (was my first class but was a blast!)

I took off the last few days cause we went away to my friends cottage. Saturday we went to a Hawaian party and my husband and I danced all night. It was a blast and I am counting that for Saturday's exercise as we worked up quite a sweat!

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: 45 minutes

20 minutes of circuit training with weights
20 minutes high/low aerobics/abs
5 minutes of inner thighs

[lavendarJ]

HELLO EVERYONE...

I've been missing in action..for some reason I lost my connection and so I was temporarily without access to the net...did a lot of trouble shooting and called the DSL agent and finally, problem solved...back on the net...

What a busy week...

I did about 1 1/2 at the gym with my sister on the treadmill/bike/elliptical (30 min each)

[gritsnla]

MAyhave posted already, but want to be accountable so writing it all down. From Monday to Friday, worked out 3 times.
Tues - TJ Cardio, 10 min Standing Abs part and 30 minutes of the Turbo Sculpt - I do not do the floor work.
Thurs - Punch, Kick & Jam
Fri - TJ Cardio

Will try to do something Sat and Sun, especially since I have been eating some SAD today.

[lavendarJ]

Happy Early Sunday Monday!

Had a super workout yesterday...my sister, nieces, nephew and I went on a nice 2 hour trek on the paths outside from around 9 - 11 (before the heat became to unbearable) I also did some strength training and a little cardio on the elliptical just because.

[gritsnla]

Well, Saturday's exercise was a 1/4 mi warm up walk, then a good 1 mi trot, and cooled down walking another 1/2 mi. I didn't think my mile time was too good at 14:40, but then again, I haven't trotted in a year.

Sunday is an off day. The ground is just too wet for trotting today and the house has some fumes from my oven that we are trying to get out of the house. Be writing my workout down in the morning though!

Have a good rest of the evening.

[gritsnla]

exercise this week:
Monday - put on my weighted gloves and "jumped rope" at 1 minute intervals for 30 minutes. 1 minute "jumping" then 1 minute marching, side lunging, etc and doing upper body presses, curls, etc.

Tuesday - blah day - no exercise

Wednesday - Turbo Jam Punch Kim & Jam and then did some more upper body shoulder-bi-tri exercises with free weights

Trying for 5 days exercise per week.

[lavendarJ]

Well-
I've been so busy that I've been missing in action a lot this week and lately. Sorry everyone...I knew it was going to be like this near the end of June. It seems like there is so much going on I can hardly keep up with everything - deadlines-deadlines-deadlines....

Doing some strength training tonight and if I'm really push my self, I'll shoot for 20-30 minutes of cardio.... I'll report later tonight.

[lavendarJ]

posting this website because they have good (at least they look pretty good) demonstrations of differents types of strength training exercises with various types of equipment:

http://www.workoutz.com/category/arm_exercises

[Morn]

Todays exercise: yoga bootie ballets – cardio caberet 36 minutes
50 laps swimming in the pool

[lavendarJ]

Mornng-

I didn't get to jump back online last night but I did do some strength training...

Check in later today...this is "redemption weekend" in terms of exercise...my sis wants to do some serious bootcamp drills or cardio challenges so we'll see what today and tomorrow hold.

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: 49 minutes of hip hop abs

lavender - it is so nice you have a workout partner (your sis). I am sure it helps push you harder when you have someone to workout with.:D

[lavendarJ]

Today’s exercise: 49 minutes of hip hop abs

lavender - it is so nice you have a workout partner (your sis). I am sure it helps push you harder when you have someone to workout with.:D

Morn-
I think she has passed me up - she's like you...gets it in no matter what:D I got to get my "groove" back....too many deadlines has caused me to slack off a lot this week

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: Swam 50 laps in the pool

LavenderJ - its all good. Really there is different seasons for our lives and sometimes it is just not possible/feasible to do it all. Just do the best you can do. If it weren't for theads like this one for accountability I don't know that I would be so on track either. I think it is a reminder for me and gives me that extra push I need cause I want so badly to post that I did do something in the exercise department. It really is a part of my lifestyle now.

I will tell you though that I need to bring more of a balance to my life by bringing in and spending more time feeding the spiritual me. (I know that you know what I mean). To be whole we need a nice balance of everything mental, spiritual and physical. I think I need a nice bible study to motivate me.

[Morn]

Today’s exercise: 40+ minutes

20 minutes of circuit training with weights
20 minutes of pilates

[plucked]

well, the last day of June so I better chime in. I finally had enough energy to return to the gym (after a week and half of illness). Went Saturday and today. Weight lifting and cardio (about 45 minutes today, less saturday).

[lavendarJ]

So here we are...

the last day of the month

How does everyone feel? Any revelations? Did your outcomes for this month match up with your goals?

Life is really busy right now..so I'm still working toward that being able to jog for 30 minutes without a break goal...

I still need to work on increasing strength and flattening this tummy some more - the never ending challenge:D

I feel pretty good though. I'm glad that I have motivated my sister to embrace a high raw journey and get fit...she's is really losing weight

Tomorrow starts next month.

Just got home a little while ago; going to throw in a quick 30 minutes