January Exercise Challenge
 

Start the New Year right by making a fitness goal! Track your goal in January, then join us on each monthly thread through the rest of the year to keep it going.

State your goal and track it throughout the month with this supportive group of fellow exercisers. We'll compile our workout goals into a list. As each goal is met during the month, it gets turned RED in celebration. Join us for a great month of fitness!

This thread is for fitness and exercise goals. For other weight loss goals, be sure to see our sister thread: http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/chic...challenge.html

My goal is 1400 minutes and to continue my daily exercise streak (as of yesterday, I have exercised 163 days in a row).

I have three goals;
Acceptable 2000 minutes
Desired 2350 minutes
Wow, I did it! 2700 minutes

01: 4.2 mile walk 70 min; swim 45 min; total minutes 115
02: 3.2 mile walk 55 min; swim 40 min; weight lifting 40 min; 250
03: 4.7 mile hike 80 min; 330
04: 4.2 mile hike 65 min; swim 45 min, weight lifting 40 min; 480

Walked 4 times (16.3 mi); Swam 3 times; Weight Lifted 2 times

05: 4.2 mile difficult hike 95 min; step aerobics 60 min; 635
06: 4.0 mile treadmill walk 60 min; swim 45 min; 740
07: 4.2 mile treadmill walk 60 min; swim 45 min; weights 45 min; 890
08: 4.2 mile treadmill walk 60 min; step aerobics 60 min; 1010
09: 1.7 mile hike/walk 35 min; 4.2 mile treadmill walk 60min; weights 15 min; 1120
10: 3.0 mile difficult hike 65 min; step aerobics 60 min 1245
11: 4.2 mile difficult hike 90 min; weights 45 min; swim 45 min; 1605

Walked 7 times (29.7 miles), Swam 3 times, Weights 3 times, Step aerobics 3 times

12: 3.2 mile hike 90 min; step aerobics 60 min; 1755
13: REST DAY
14: 4.2 mile treadmill walk 60min; weights 45 min; swim 45 min; 1905
15: FCA + sore hip; no exercise
16: 4.2 mile treadmill walk 60min; weights 45 min; swim 45 min; 2055
17: Step aerobics 60 min; 2115
18: 4.2 mile walk (70min); weights 45 min; swim 45 min; 2275

Walked 4 times (15.8 miles), Swam 3 times, Weights 3 times, Step aerobics 2 times

19: 3.3 mile walk 60 min; step aerobics 60 min; 2395
20: 3.3 mile walk 60 min; swim 45 min, 4.2 mile treadmill walk 60 min; 2560
21: 4.2 mile treadmill walk 60 min; weights 45 min; swim 45 min, ; 2710
22: Step aerobics 60 min; 2770
23: 4.2 mile treadmill walk 60 min; weights 45 min, swim 45 min; 2920
24: 3.3 mile dog walk 55 min; step aerobics 60 min; 3035
25: 3.3 mile dog walk 55 min; weights 45 min; swim 45 min; 3180

Walked 7 times (25.8 miles), Swam 4 times, Weights 3 times, Step aerobics 3 times

26: 4 mile dog walk 70 min; step aerobics 60 min; 3310
27: 3.3 mile walk 55 min; 4.2 mile treadmill walk 60 min; swim 45 min; 3470
28: 3.3 mile dog walk 55 min; 4.2 mile treadmill walk 60 min; weights 45 min; 3630
29: REST DAY
30: 3.3 mile dog walk 55 min; 3685
31: 3.3 mile dog walk 55 min; step aerobics 60 min 3800

Walked 7 times (25.6 miles), Swam 1 time, Weights 1 times, Step aerobics 2 times

I'm in! I am either going to do a Leslie Sansone indoor walking video, or I'm going to get outside and do a lap at the walking park, depending on the weather. (We had some nice days in December so it's possible there might be some nice ones in January too.) So my goal is walking 20 times. Thanks Joy!

Joy, your exercise streak is amazing!!! :broc:

Ready to get back into exercise and the gym! :D

January:

Goals:

• 85 miles
• 1000 minutes in the gym

1: 2 miles walking (Total Miles: 2/85 miles)
2: Gym workout; 60 minutes (Total Minutes: 60/1000 minutes) - 6.41 miles & 1 mile walk. (Total Miles: 9.41/85 miles)
3: 1 mile walking (Total Miles: 10.41/85 miles)
4: Gym workout; 40 minutes (Total Minutes: 100/1000 minutes) - 4.66 miles & 1 mile walk. (Total Miles: 16.07/85 miles)
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6: 2.5 miles walking (Total Miles: 18.57/85 miles)
7: 2.5 miles walking (Total Miles: 21.07/85 miles)
8: 2 miles walking (Total Miles: 23.07/85 miles)
9: 2 miles walking (Total Miles: 25.07/85 miles)
10: 2 miles walking (Total Miles: 27.07/85 miles)
11: Gym workout; 50 minutes (Total Minutes: 150/1000 minutes) - 7.12 miles & 3 miles walking (Total Miles: 37.19/85 miles)
12: Gym workout; 45 minutes (Total Minutes: 195/1000 minutes) - 8.10 miles & 1 mile walking (Total Miles: 46.29/85 miles)
13: 2 miles walking (Total Miles: 48.29/85 miles)
14: 2.5 miles walking (Total Miles: 50.79/85 miles)
15: 2.5 miles walking (Total Miles: 53.29/85 miles)
16: 2.5 miles walking (Total Miles: 55.79/85 miles)
17: 2 miles walking (Total Miles: 57.79/85 miles)
18: Gym workout; 45 minutes (Total Minutes: 240/1000 minutes) - 7.70 miles & 2 miles walking (Total Miles: 67.49/85 miles)
19: Gym workout; 45 minutes (Total Minutes: 285/1000 minutes) - 8.14 miles & 1 mile walking (Total Miles: 76.63/85 miles)
20: 2.5 miles walking (Total Miles: 79.13/85 miles)
21: 2.5 miles walking (Total Miles: 81.63/85 miles)
22: 2.5 miles walking (Total Miles: 84.13/85 miles)
23: 2.5 miles walking (Total Miles: 86.63/85 miles) Goal Met!
24: 2.5 miles walking (Total Miles: 89.13/85 miles)
25: Gym workout; 30 minutes (Total Minutes: 315/1000 minutes) - 5.57 miles & 1 mile walking (Total Miles: 95.70/85 miles)
26: Gym workout; 50 minutes (Total Minutes: 365/1000 minutes) - 7.93 miles (Total Miles: 103.63/85 miles)
27: 2.5 miles walking (Total Miles: 106.13/85 miles)
28: Gym workout; 50 minutes (Total Minutes: 415/1000 minutes) - 10.73 miles & 2.5 miles walking (Total Miles: 116.83/85 miles)
29: 2.5 miles walking (Total Miles: 119.33/85 miles)
30: Gym workout; 55 minutes (Total Minutes: 470/1000 minutes) - 10.03 miles & 4 miles walking (Total Miles: 133.36/85 miles)
31: 2.5 miles walking (Total Miles: 135.86/85 miles)

I'm in! I did a December exercise challenge and found it to be very motivating. My goal is to work out 6 days a week. I do a combination of video exercise programs, walking my dog, hiking, and even back country snowmobiling (which is actually very difficult and great exercise!) and I'm thinking of doing some snow-shoeing and some cross country skiing this year also. I don't have skis yet, but am thinking of investing in a pair.

wow joy that is impressive!!!

my goal is to go to the gym 4x a week starting on Jan 6th when the school gym re-opens.

My goal is to walk/jog 5 times per week 5 miles per day for a total of 100 miles in the month of January.

1: 2 1/2 miles AM; 2 1/2 miles PM (Total Miles: 5/100 miles)
2: 2 1/2 miles AM (total miles: 7.5/100 miles)
3: 0 miles today (note: worked overtime--total miles 7.5/1oo miles)
4: 0 miles today
5: 0 miles today
6: 5 Miles today (total miles 12.5/100 miles)
7: 2.5 miles AM; 2.5 miles PM(total miles 17.5/100 miles)
8: 2.5 miles PM (total miles 20/100 miles)
9: 2.5 miles PM (total miles 22.5/100 miles)
10: O miles
11: 2.5 miles AM; 2.5 miles PM (total miles 27.5/100 miles)
12: 2.5 miles AM; 2.5 miles PM (total miles 32.5/100 miles)
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back in the game after taking a month long break. goal is to hit onederland!!

01/07- 20 mins treadmill, 30 mins cross trainer, super set abs
01/08- 1 hr zumba
01/09- 1 hr zumba
01/10- tom :(
01/11- 1 hr zumba
01/12- break
01/13- 1.75 miles treadmill, 1.1 mile cross trainer
01/14- 45 mins gutbuster, 1.75 miles treadmill
01/15- 1 hr zumba
01/16- 1 hr zumba
01/17- 1.5 miles treadmill
01/18- 1 hr zumba
01/19- break
01/20- 1.75 miles treadmill, 1 mile cross trainer
01/21- snowed in :(
01/22- 1.75 miles treadmill, 1 mile cross trainer
01/23- 1.75 miles treadmill, 1 mile cross trainer
01/24- 1.75 miles treadmill
01/25- break
01/26- break
01/27- 1.75 miles treadmill, 8 miles bike
01/28- 1.75 miles treadmill, .6 miles cross trainer
01/29- 1.75 miles treadmill, .6 miles cross trainer
01/30- 8 miles bike
01/31- 1.75 miles treadmill

I'm in. My goal is to do planned exercise 4x a week this month, aiming for an overall goal of 20 workouts for the month.
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I've been super lazy since hitting my second trimester, so it's time to get ready for baby! My goal is to simply walk 3 days a week, at least 1 mile each time.

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My goal for January is to exercise every day: M-W-F cardio Tu-Th-Sa strength training and Sun is yoga/flexibility workouts.

Pam(atga)

Posted my post earlier and just felt like something was missing to what I normally add to them. Couldn't put my finger on it. Came back just now to realise I hadn't set any goals. :dizzy:

So looking forward to getting back to the gym.

I am afraid my goal may be the lowest one on here, LOL. I am going for 1000 minutes on the treadmill. I want to set something that I am pretty sure that I will reach. I have been doing well with it for about 2 months, now its time to pick up the pace a little more. Can't wait to get this goal met and set one a little higher for next month!!!

I really need to figure out how to change my tracker too. I just got a new scale today because mine was way off, like 6 pounds in 3 minutes off :tantrum::tantrum:. I am now at 210.4. This scale lets me put in my start weight (today's) set a goal weight, and then it will save my last weigh in too. I need to read the direction to figure it all out.

Okay, I am going to join this thread along with the January weight loss. I want to work out 20 of the next 31 days. (copying after onebyone, Jacqui, and pixikat) Whether it be one of my exercise videos or some outdoor walking...I've got to get moving!!!:woops:
Joy - your exercise accomplishments are amazing!!!
Susan1975 - I just finally got my new scale programmed. The directions were a pain!! Hope you find yours to be easier...and your goal is just fine.
EagleRD - sounds like you have lots of interesting options. I am not a cold weather fan, but it sounds like you have some good ideas planned. :brr:
Everyone else - sounds like you all have to pretty high goals. Cheers to us! I am hoping the new year brings all of us great success stories!:cheers::newyear:

Hi everyone! So I almost like this running thing. It's totally growing on me :)

January Exercise Goals:
16 workout videos
70 miles

I need an easy challenge this month. I will be aiming for 1000 minutes and actually tracking those minutes!

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2 55/945/1000
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5 45/900/1000
6 60/840/1000
7 55/785/1000
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11 15/760/1000
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18 75/685/1000
19 30/655/1000
20 50/605/1000
21 5/600/1000
22 60/540/1000
23 30/510/1000
24 45/465/1000
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26 65/400/1000
27 110/290/1000
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30 45/245/1000
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Thank you setting this thread up!!

Amazing gardenjoy!!!! 163 days in a row!!

I have signed up for the tushie challenge for January which involves doing squats most days in January plus I want to do some form of exercise every day in January. I will do one of these each day:

1. Going to the gym for at least an hour doing a mix of weights and cardio
2. Doing an exercise class
3. Doing some other form of outdoor exercise for at least 45 minutes

Tomorrow I think a nice bike ride or hike is in order to clear away the cobwebs!!

Wowzas Joy!! I bet you almost can't stop now you've built up such an impressive streak!

I want to start my own streak, I had a few days off but I went to the gym this morning and felt much better afterwards, exercise is such a mood booster, can't believe I went without it all those years!!

So, I guess I also want to do exercise every day too, aiming for 2-3 classes a week and the other days working out in the gym.

Goal is to do something every day.....weights, walk one mile, jog 3 miles, take dogs out, something

Wow, January 2014 already! My goals for January are (1) hour of daily exercise and 50 miles. Happy New Year everyone!

Week One:
January 1
January 2
January 3
January 4
January 5

Week Two:
January 6
January 7
January 8
January 9
January 10
January 11
January 12

Week Three:
January 13
January 14
January 15
January 16
January 17
January 18
January 19

Week Four:
January 20
January 21
January 22
January 23
January 24
January 25
January 26

Week Five:
January 27
January 28
January 29
January 30
January 31

My goal is 1100 minutes of exercise. :)

Well I realized I could use one of those 1 week free passes the local gyms are handing out to workout til the gym opens. Since this is the week of the first I am gonna count today's workout as 1/4 for the first week of Jan.

25 min elliptical, 16 min bike, 40 situps on weighted machine, 3 sets of 10 on a chest press machine.

1/4 : 1/25

For January I'm shooting for 1800 minutes of exercise again. Welcome 2014!!

1: 30 minutes walking, 120 minutes iron yoga 150/1800
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3: 30 minutes walking, 65 minutes upper strength circuit 245/1800
4: 30 minutes walking, 80 minutes lower strength circuit, 10 minutes stretching 365/1800
5: 45 minutes walking, 45 minutes yoga 455/1800
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7: 45 minutes walking, 50 minutes upper strength circuit 550/1800
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9: 30 minutes walking, 50 minutes lower strength circuit, 35 minutes yoga 665/1800
10: 30 minutes walking, 80 minutes yoga/core circuit 775/1800
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13: 50 minutes walking, 110 minutes upper strength/core circuits 935/1800
14: 45 minutes walking, 60 minutes yoga 1040/1800
15: 40 minutes walking, 110 minutes lower strength/core circuits 1190/1800
16: 40 minutes walking, 60 minutes yoga 1290/1800
17: 30 minutes walking, 60 minutes upper strength circuit 1380/1800
18: 25 minutes walking, 60 minutes core circuit 1465/1800
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20: 20 minutes walking 1485/1800
21: 20 minutes walking, 60 minutes total body strength circuit, 15 minutes yoga/stretching 1580/1800
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23: 20 minutes walking, 65 minutes total body strength circuit, 15 minutes yoga/stretching 1680/1800
24: 15 minutes walking, 60 minutes core circuit, 15 minutes yoga/stretching 1770/1800
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26: 20 minutes walking, 60 minutes core circuit, 15 minutes yoga/stretching 1865/1800
27: 45 minutes walking 1910/1800
28: 20 minutes walking, 60 minutes core circuit, 25 minutes yoga/stretching 2015/1800
29: 45 minutes total body circuit, 15 minutes yoga/stretching 2075/1800
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I plan to exercise for 31 days straight.

Cardio 40 minutes minimum
Stretching/yoga throughout the day
Weight bearing in evening watching tv

I have three goals;
Acceptable 2000 minutes
Desired 2350 minutes
Wow, I did it! 2700 minutes

01: 4.2 mile walk 70 min; swim 45 min; total minutes 115

Happy New Year 2014! :newyear:

Goal: Walk 20 times

1/1: 2-mile videowalk/ 19 times to go

Joy - goal for kelijpa for Jan complete 4 weeks of 12 week program
 

:newyear:

My goal for Jan is to complete 4 weeks of Bob Greene's 12 week body makeover, I've modified it slightly for myself, when I do it, it works great, I feel strong and healthy. I want to do the whole 12 weeks, this seems like the place for me to get it done.

So this means I need to do 3 sets of strength exercises, 6 sets of functional and 6 cardio, 5 regular (30 mins) and 1 double (60 mins) per week.

1 - 40 minute walk with hubby.
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January's Goal = 1000 minutes on the treadmill (next month track miles)

1 - 20/980

Happy 2014 !!

Time to make exercise a higher priority. I will set daily goals for the month of January, and come here to confess if I've met them. Bottom's up!

I backed off exercise due to health reasons, but this thread has spurred me to start anew. I spent some time yesterday setting up for success, and I found FitnessBlender videos. There are lots of them, so I should have fun trying them out.

Wed 01 Jan: TWO FitnessBlender Videos
Thu 02 Jan: ONE FitnessBlender Video
Fri 03 Jan: ONE FitnessBlender Video (so far!)
Sat 04 Jan: No videos, Sweating to housework and Carpentry work
Sun 05 Jan:.....school starting....losing track
Thu 09 Jan: ONE FitnessBlender Video
Fri 10 Jan: ONE FitnessBlender Video

Returned to Set Up Visible Monthly Schedule
 

First of all, I see some great goals here everyone so here's a big :woohoo: that you all do great this coming month.

I see that some of you have set up a calendar so I think that I will do that as well and then search for it (hopefully finding it also):

Also, in the interest of not writing a book what I am doing I will take advantage of the smilies here. So, here is the legend:

:carrot:carrot by each one means I did it!

1: W(cardio-Leslie Sansone) :carrot:
2: TH (free weight workout---upper, lower and core exercises):carrot:
3) F (cardio)
4) SA (free weight workout---upper, lower and core exercises)
5) SU (yoga and/or flexibility dvd for RA)

Welcome, everyone! I'll compile our initial goal list tomorrow, so there's still time to join!

1: 45 min walk; 45/1400

Goal - 1100 minutes of exercise.
1/1/14 - 1100/90/1010
1/2/14 - 1010/45/965

01: 30 minutes resistance training, 29 minute dog walk.
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My goal for Jan is to complete 4 weeks of Bob Greene's 12 week body makeover.
So this means I need to do 3 sets of strength exercises, 6 sets of functional and 6 cardio, 5 regular (30 mins) and 1 double (60 mins) per week.

Week 1 -
Jan 1 - 75 min, 3.24 snow hike (1 dbl cardio)

Acceptable 2000 minutes
Desired 2350 minutes
Wow, I did it! 2700 minutes

01: 4.2 mile walk 70 min; swim 45 min; total minutes 115
02: 3.2 mile walk 55 min; swim 40 min; weight lifting 40 min; 250

:welcome: to all the newcomers this month! :goodluck:

Goal: Walk 20 times

1/1: 2-mile videowalk/ 19 times to go
1/2: 2-mile videowalk/ 18 times to go

So far so good, 2/2 for January:

1. Gym workout including 35 mins on elliptical and 3 sets of 12 reps on various weight machines including abs, thighs, butt, triceps, biceps and back
2. Pilates class and 20 minute cycle

25 mins on elliptical and 25 mins on the bike

Week 1: 2/4
Month: 2/25