August Exercise Challenge
 

Everyone is welcome to join in! Here is the place to put all your fitness/exercise related goals for August! Any goal no matter how big or small is welcome anything that get’s you moving and closer to your weight loss goals! Be it just waking up a little early and doing just a little something for your body, to running around the block or taking a walk 3x a week, to x many minutes, to weight lifting. Heck even if you just want to make a habit of parking your car farther out in the parking lot, post it here! Everybody has to start somewhere, start here with us!

Exercise goals will be listed here, while weight loss goals, etc. will be listed in our sister thread, "August Weight Loss Challenge". (Stole that from Tummy Girl )

So without further ado, let’s get moving in August! (I know I need too!)

My goal for August is to get out of this funk and do 1400 mins!!

woo!

1200 min for me again, only because I will be spending a week traveling from LA to NY.

1. C25k - W1D1 30 min
2. 40 min walk
3. 120 min walk
4. 120 min walk
5. C25k - W1D2 30 min, 25 min with Jillian
6. 25 min with Jillian, 30 min dancing
7. C25k - W1D3 35 min Total- 455

8. off
9. C25K Wk 2 Day 1 30 min, 25 min with Jillian
10. yoga 35 min
11. 45 min walk, 15 min biking
12. C25K Wk 2 Day 2 30 min
13. road
14. road

15. road
16. road
17. road
18. road
19.
20.
21. 30DS 25 min

22.
23.
24. 70 min walking
25. 25 30DS
26. 120 min walk
27. 120 min walk
28.

29.
30.
31.

My Aug. goal is to exercise 6 days a week, 3 days will be C25K.

1. 45 min C25K Week 2 Day 1, plus 15 minutes extra walking.
2. 35 min elyptical
3. 30 min C25K Week 2 Day 2
4. 35 min C25K Week 2 Day 3
5. 45 min C25K Week 3 Day 1, plus 15 min extra walking
6. 33 min C25K Week 3 Day 2
7. recovery day
8. 37 min C25K Week 3 Day 3, plus extra walking
9. 40 min C25K Week 4 Day 1, plus extra walking
10. 30 min C25K Week 4 Day 2
11. 37 min C25K Week 4 Day 3 plus extra walking
12. recovery day
13. sick
14. recovering
15. elyptical
16. 40 min C25K Week 4 day 4 plus extra jogging
17. 31 min C25K Week 5 Day 1
18. 31 min C25K Week 5 day 2
19. 30 min C25K Week 5 day 3
20. 34 min C25K Week 6 Day 1
21. 51 min walking w/some jogging
22. 36 min C25K Week 6 Day 2
23. 30 min walking
24. steps at Splash Lagoon
25. 42 min C25K Week 6 Day 3
26. 30 min walking
27. recovery day
28. 15 min jog 25 walk
29. 35 min C25K Week 6 Day 1
30. 35 min C25K Week 6 Day 2
31. 40 min C25K Week 6 Day 3 plus extra jogging

My goal is to workout 6 days a week and walk for an hour every day

My goal is walk/run 1320 minutes in August!

I need to do this!! My exercise goals will be 90 minutes a week, so 360 for the whole month. I have not been exercising like I should and REALLY need to just get started with the exercise part of my goals...

I haven't joined any of these exercise/weight loss challenges before, so here's my first!

I am starting my whole life-style change on Monday, 2 August 2010...and since I am just beginning, I'm going to set my goal to be pretty basic, moderate, and do-able ( I don't want to set myself up for failure from the get-go!!).

So, here's what I'm thinking. PLEASE let me know if you think that I am being over zealous! I want to do this right! Any suggestions would be great! Thanks so much!

My Stats:
21 years old
200 pounds


Overall, this is what my weeks will look like:
45 minutes of exercise a day/7 days a week = 315 minutes/week
315 min/week x 4 weeks =1,260 total minutes of exercise this month!

Again, since I'm just starting out, I want to start slow and eventually build up to a lot more minutes/month.

And, if I don't exercise one day, I'll double up another day :)

Sound good? Any suggestions for exactly what to do for workouts?

I want to be running 30-40 minutes straight this month and power walk 20-30 minutes for a total of 1 hour of cardio a day. For example, if I run 35 mins then I will walk for 25 mins.... or if I run for 40 mins I will walk for 20 mins. My goal is to try to get out there and exercise as many days as I can.

My August goal is the same as July, crossing my fingers that I get some exercise time in when we go out of town.

August goal: 1800 minutes

Thanks for getting us going, MeowMix!

Yay everyone for setting great goals!

carosmith14: are you currently doing any exercise? Going from 0 to 45 with no rest days is a pretty fast start. But, I don't want to discourage you. The hardest thing, for me, is the time commitment. So, my suggestion is to keep the 1260 minutes number, but be prepared to do lots of different exercises if you get tired -- beginning strength training can be a nice balance to aerobic activity. A slow walk outside is always great. I count yoga and stretching in my exercise minutes if I need to make sure that I'm not overdoing it. Have fun!

Hey..
Yes, I do already exercise. I'm not an every-day exerciser, but I can get on the treadmill and run a mile 1/2 pretty easily (and walk indefinitely). I used to work out ALL THE TIME...but school became overwhelming and I found other "priorities."

Thanks for the tip. I'll definitely keep my 1260 minutes number..and I know there are going to be days that I don't get to work out. I'll adjust accordingly :)

Thanks!!

Happy August + good luck everyone!
My goal for the month is to get on my stationary bike 3 times a day for 30 mins each and to continue w/my JM 30 DS DVD. I start school on the 30th and would love to drop a size!

Hi Ladies,
I will keep my goal the same this month 1000 minutes of intentional exercise:
1. 45 mn barn chores
2. 55 min Zumba
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.

15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.

22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.

29.
30.
31.
______
Goodluck to everyone this month!____________

Ok, so here are mine:

* Exercise 6 times a week: 3x C25k & 3x Weight training
* Transition to weeks 3 & 4 in the C25k program

Good luck everybody!!

My goal is to do 1100 minutes of exercise for August!

July exercise total 1015 minutes


1163 minute exercise Completed for Aug!! yay!

I'm working overseas ALL August so not quite sure how much free time i'll have. My targets are:
1) Weights training 3x per week (even if it's just pushups, lunges etc in my room)
2) Running or other cardio 3x per week (90mins minimum in total).

Running 3x a week [320 minutes]
Boot camp 20 days, 60 minutes each [1200]

Hi ALL count me in please :wave:
Goal at least one hour a day

July exercise grand total: 1263 minutes
July ending weight: 178.0. Weight loss in July 5lbs

August, Week One = weight 178.4 up .4 from 7/31

August 1--50, 3 miles track
August 2--60, 2.75 miles track (had to take a potty break)
August 3--40, 2.14 miles track, 20 minutes stationary bike
August 4--55, 2.75 miles track
August 5--52, 3.07 miles track
August 6--45, 2.50 miles track
August 7--52, 3.17 miles track

Week 1 total = 354 minutes

August, Week Two = weight 175.4

August 8--00
August 9--52, 3.14 miles track
August 10--00
August 11--46, 11 miles stationary bike
August 12--32, 8 miles stationary bike
August 13--00
August 14--52, 3 miles track

Week 2 total = 182 minutes

August, Week Three = weight 175.0

August 15--50, 3 miles track
August 16--49, 3 miles track
August 17--51, 3 miles track
August 18--57, 3.25 miles track, 15-30DS
August 19--38, 2.38 miles track, 20-30DS
August 20--51, 3.15 miles track, 20-30DS
August 21--50, 3 miles track, 5-30DS

Week 3 total = 406 minutes

August, Week Four = weight 173.6

August 22--49, 3.01 miles track
August 23--60, 3.44 miles track
August 24--49, 3.00 miles track (as soon as the tracker said 3 miles DH stopped) :( It was early I thought sure he's go longer
August 25--48, 3.00 miles track
August 26--49, 3.00 miles track
August 27--49, 2.92 miles track
August 28--41, 2.52 miles track

Week 4 total = 345 minutes

August, Week Five = weight 173.4

August 29--00
August 30--44, 2.61 miles track
August 31--52, 3.11 miles track

Week 5 total = 96 minutes

August exercise grand total: 1383 minutes
August ending weight: 171.6lbs woohoo .

I didnt make my goal last month but its not stopping me Im going for the same goal! 20 workouts!!! Good luck ladies!

Hi. This is my first exercise challenge. I have been doing well watching what I eat but I need to move more. I want to to have 1860 activity minutes logged by the end of the month. I am off to a slow start because hubby and I took an eight hour road trip today. Best of luck to everyone.

1.13 Minutes
2.61 Minutes
3.35 Minutes
4.35 Minutes
5.67 Minutes

Total:211 Minutes

I have been inconsistent with my exercise since June & would like to get back in shape. My goal is to run 4 times per week (30 minute runs to start) & to do at least 15 minutes of strength training 3 times per week.

Thank you for this thread. I need to be accountable.

8/1: 35min Walk It Out, 20min 30DS-L1, 20min yoga, 30min Free Step; 105/1800

I caught up on recording my July Minutes today...oops! I'm going to continue to shoot for following my marathon training which is 4 days/week running and 1 day/week cross training (swim, bike, or lately gardening). Here's to a more organized August. July was a jumble and I want to get back on track with purpose this month.

dcapulet - 1200 min
envelope - goal is to exercise 6 days a week, 3 days will be C25K.
momto2girls08 - goal is to workout 6 days a week and walk for an hour every day
FannyMae - goal is walk/run 1320 minutes in August!
Alicia87 - goals will be 90 minutes a week, so 360 for the whole month
carosmith14 - 45 minutes of exercise a day/7 days a week = 315 minutes/week 315 min/week x 4 weeks =1,260 total minutes of exercise this month!
energie - to be running 30-40 minutes straight this month and power walk 20-30 minutes for a total of 1 hour of cardio a day.
gardenerjoy - 1800 minutes
nurse2be - get on my stationary bike 3 times a day for 30 mins each and to continue w/my JM 30 DS DVD
Lewisempire - 1000 minutes of intentional exercise
caribbeangirl02 - Exercise 6 times a week: 3x C25k & 3x Weight training Transition to weeks 3 & 4 in the C25k program
pinkflower - 1100 minutes of exercise
ange82much - Weights training 3x per week (even if it's just pushups, lunges etc in my room) Running or other cardio 3x per week (90mins minimum in total).
audrina - Running 3x a week [320 minutes] Boot camp 20 days, 60 minutes each [1200]
love2b150 - at least 1hr a day
Matilda08 - 20 workouts
I Jiggle - 1860 activity minutes
motivated chickie - run 4 times per week (30 minute runs to start) & to do at least 15 minutes of strength training 3 times per week
Ms Perception - marathon training which is 4 days/week running and 1 day/week cross training

08/01 - 35 min elliptical 25 min 30ds 30 min yoga (M)
08/02 - 35 min elliptical 35 min yoga (M)
08/03 -
08/04 -
08/05 -
08/06 -
08/07 -

Week 1 - 160 min

August total - 160/1400

My goal is the same as before: No more than one day off per week (and hopefully not even that each week).

8.1: rest (more like recover from a big party weekend)
8.2: 30 min. zumba, 40 min. circuit training

Remaining/Completed/Goal

Running 3x a week [330 minutes]: 300/30/330
Boot camp 20 days, 60 minutes each [1200]: 1140/60/1200

8/1: 35min WIO, 20min 30DS-L1, 20min yoga, 30min Free Step; 105/1800
8/2: 60 min Walk It Out; 165/1800

My August Exercise:

8/1: 95 min run
8/2: Rest day
8/3: 34 min run

8/1: 35min WIO, 20min 30DS-L1, 20min yoga, 30min Free Step; 105/1800
8/2: 60 min Walk It Out; 165/1800
8/3: 65 min Total Body Balance Ball, 25 min Walk It out; 255/1800

I know I am a little late, but I'd love to jump in. My goal for this month is to do at least SOMETHING physical every day, with one rest day each week. I need to be held accountable!

Week 1
8/1: Rest
8/2: C25k W3D2
8/3: went for a walk
8/4: C25k W3D3
8/5:
8/6:
8/7:

Week 2
8/8:
8/9:
8/10:
8/11:
8/12:
8/13:
8/14:

Week 3
8/15:
8/16:
8/17:
8/18:
8/19:
8/20:
8/21:

Week 4
8/22:
8/23:
8/24:
8/25:
8/26:
8/27:
8/28:

Week 5
8/29:
8/30:
8/31:

Here goes... something! :)

8.1: rest (more like recover from a big party weekend)
8.2: 30 min. zumba, 40 min. circuit training
8.3: 30 min. run/walk--c25k
8.4: 50 min. zumba

Remaining/Completed/Goal [8/4/2010]

Running 3x a week [330 minutes]: 270/60/330
Boot camp 20 days, 60 minutes each [1200]: 1020/180/1200

My August Exercise:

8/1: 95 min run
8/2: Rest day
8/3: 34 min run
8/4: 72 min run

8/1: 35min WIO, 20min 30DS-L1, 20min yoga, 30min Free Step; 105/1800
8/2: 60 min Walk It Out; 165/1800
8/3: 65 min Total Body Balance Ball, 25 min Walk It out; 255/1800
8/4: 50 min Walk It Out, 10 min walking; 315/1800

Remaining/Completed/Goal [8/5/2010]

Running 3x a week [330 minutes]: 270/60/330
Boot camp 20 days, 60 minutes each [1200]: 960/240/1200

1/20 60 min zumba
2/20 60 mins low inpact sculpt

I want to swim 3X per week and do yoga 5X per week.

0/15 for swim
0/25 for yoga