August Exercise Challenge
 

Let's go for the gusto in August! Join us to track your fitness during the month of August.

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: August Weight Loss Challenge

I seem to be ending July with a bit of a whimper, so I'm ready for a new month!

My goal is 1400 minutes and to continue my daily exercise streak.

I just want to:
1) finish the 30 day shred
2) give blogilates a fair shot (5 days)

I'm 13 days into the shred. There is literally no excuse for not finishing this thing. :)

Goal #1: to get on treadmill every day - 100 miles in August
Goal #2: to learn to jog for 1 mile without stopping.
Goal #3: to start week #5 of 5K training. (Sometimes it takes more than 7 days to finish 1 week training.)
Goal #4: to start week #6 of 5K training. (Sometimes it takes more than 7 days to finish 1 week training.)

August 1: Total miles for this month: 3
1 mile (running for 0.70 of it)
2 miles
August 2: Total miles for this month: 5
2 miles (running for 0.85 of it)
August 3: Total miles for this month: 7
2 miles (running for 1 mile out of it).............. my first goal met for this month!!! :encore:
August 4: Total miles for this month: 12
4 miles (ran 1 mile out of it. The rest is mix)
1 mile extra in the evening.
August 5: Total miles for this month: 13.5
1.5 miles (1.1 running)
August 6: Total miles for this month: 17.5
4 miles (ran 1.1 miles out of it) Also started Week #5 of 5K training. This is my goal #2 for this month that is met . :cheer2:
August 7: Total miles for this month: 21.5 WOW i ran 15 min to get that 1.25 miles. Two months ago even 1 min of running was impossible for me. I am very impressed!
4 miles (ran 1.25 miles out of it).
August 8: Total miles for this month: 23
1.5 miles (ran 0.5 due to back pain)
August 9: Total miles for this month: 28
5 miles walking (to running due to back pain)
August 10: Total miles for this month: 32
4 miles

Okay, increasing cardio this month and keeping with my strength goals from last month, though I'm going to track them a bit differently.

STRENGTH: 8 upper body strength workouts and 8 lower body strength workouts

CARDIO: 240 minutes of cardio (counting gym minutes only, all other cardio is just a bonus!)

Clock at least 30 miles on my stationary bike

My goal is to run 3 times a week

I am going to be traveling a lot in August. August 1-4 I'll be out of town, and then again August 16 - 25. (And the hopefully moving on or near Labor day weekend)

I'm going to set a goal of 2.5 miles per day for 27/31 in August, every day except the driving days.

Goal for August 1500 mins cardio

August Goal: Put in 7 hours a week at the gym

Week of the 3rd - 1hr
Week of the 10th
Week of the 17th
Week of the 24th

July's exercise goals fell a bit flat when I developed a weird chest cold thing which is still going on. I'm going to see a doctor next week, so hopefully I'll be able to get moving again soon. Goals: Run 10 times, lift 4 times.

Haven't done this challenge in a while :) I was doing another long term challenge that just ended so need something new! 7 hours of exercise each week is what I'm aiming for.

8/1: 30min bike(.5/31)
8/2: 1 hour walk @ 3mph(1.5/31)
8/3: 2.5 hours walking(4/31)
8/4: 30 min swimming laps(4.5/31)
8/7: 2 hours hiking(6.5/31)
8/8: 1.5 hours strength training (8/31) right on track!
8/9: 2 hours hiking (10/31)
8/12: 1 hour hiking (11/31)
8/13: 30 min stationary bike (11.5/31)

Goal #1: to get on treadmill every day - 100 miles in August
Goal #2: to learn to jog for 1 mile without stopping.
Goal #3: to start week #5 of 5K training. (Sometimes it takes more than 7 days to finish 1 week training.)
Goal #4: to start week #6 of 5K training. (Sometimes it takes more than 7 days to finish 1 week training.)

August 1: Total miles for this month: 3
1 mile (running for 0.70 of it)
2 miles
August 2: Total miles for this month: 5
2 miles (running for 0.85 of it)
August 3: Total miles for this month: 7
2 miles (running for 1 mile out of it).............. my first goal met for this month!!! :encore:

Working toward my July challenge was so helpful. I really wanted to increase my goal, but have decided to keep it close to the same, as I get discouraged easily.

My August goal is a daily walk, starting with 5 -10 min. (Increasing as I meet this daily goal).

I'm doing another challenge that will last me until December, so this month it will include doing cardio and strength training once per week for 2 weeks, then doing 2 days of cardio and one of strength for the last two.

I also hope to walk at least 15 minutes per day. Not only for the exercise, but to clear my head and get some peaceful time to reflect.

Goal: 30 miles of biking

8/1: 3.0 miles

My August goal is a daily walk, starting with 5 -10 min. (Increasing as I meet this daily goal).

01 10 min walk
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10

Is it OK if I join? My August goal is to do Pregnancy Yoga every other day starting from tomorrow. :)

I met my goal today, we took a 30 minute walk at work. It ended up being a bit of a quick walk--as soon as we got it outside it started pouring. We were soaked when we got home.

Yoga done today!

3rd August - Done
5th August -

Goal #1: to get on treadmill every day - 100 miles in August
Goal #2: to learn to jog for 1 mile without stopping.
Goal #3: to start week #5 of 5K training. (Sometimes it takes more than 7 days to finish 1 week training.)
Goal #4: to start week #6 of 5K training. (Sometimes it takes more than 7 days to finish 1 week training.)

August 1: Total miles for this month: 3
1 mile (running for 0.70 of it)
2 miles
August 2: Total miles for this month: 5
2 miles (running for 0.85 of it)
August 3: Total miles for this month: 7
2 miles (running for 1 mile out of it).............. my first goal met for this month!!! :encore:

My August goal is a daily walk, starting with 5 -10 min. (Increasing as I meet this daily goal).

01 10 min walk
02 5 min walk
03 10 min walk indoor
04
05
06
07
08
09
10

Goal: 30 miles of biking

8/1: 3.0 miles
8/3: 2.0 miles

Total so far: 5.0

Gardenerjoy,

Please can I return, tail between my legs. I "joined" the April challenge but my resolutions totally fell by the wayside. :(

Goal this month is 650 minutes. This doesn't seem like much but will have a lot of company & family reunion this month so exercise opportunities will be challenging!

Goal #1: to get on treadmill every day - 100 miles in August
Goal #2: to learn to jog for 1 mile without stopping.
Goal #3: to start week #5 of 5K training. (Sometimes it takes more than 7 days to finish 1 week training.)
Goal #4: to start week #6 of 5K training. (Sometimes it takes more than 7 days to finish 1 week training.)

August 1: Total miles for this month: 3
1 mile (running for 0.70 of it)
2 miles
August 2: Total miles for this month: 5
2 miles (running for 0.85 of it)
August 3: Total miles for this month: 7
2 miles (running for 1 mile out of it).............. my first goal met for this month!!! :encore:
August 4: Total miles for this month: 12
4 miles (ran 1 mile out of it. The rest is mix)
1 mile extra in the evening.
August 5: Total miles for this month: 13.5
1.5 miles (1.1 running)

My August goal is a daily walk, starting with 5 -10 min. (Increasing as I meet this daily goal).

01 10 min walk
02 5 min walk
03 10 min walk indoor
04 10 min indoor walk, actually enjoyed it :))
05
06
07
08
09
10

Goal: 30 miles of biking

8/1: 3.0 miles
8/3: 2.0 miles
8/4: 3.0 miles

Total so far: 8.0

me too me too...
 

hi,
i too will try to inspire myself with the august challenge... i am 185 lb now... my goal is 176 pounds by the end of august... :dizzy:
i weigh myself every morning after refreshing and without any intake of food or water.
i am in an on-again off-againcrelationship with the gym.. but i think i want a permanent (healthy and fit) relationship with my body....
my plan:
daily calorie intake of <1200
daily workouts: elliptical cross trainer- 20 mins (-200 calories) and callisthenics: 20 mins (calorie loss depends on what i choose to do..)
i plan to workout atleast 5 times a week...
with this... (i am already feeling good about this), i hope i reach my goal this month!!!:carrot::dust:

Welcome, everyone! Did I state your goal correctly?

Way to go unwanted37lbs! Running a mile is a terrific milestone :) !

Mountain_Mamma: always happy to have you! Good for you for setting a realistic goal!

mikuhime: 20 min each elliptical & calisthenics, 5x a week
underanalysis: 30 miles biking
changing-anne: daily walk
unwanted37lbs: 100 miles on treadmill, 1 mile jog w/o stopping, start week #5 & week #6 of 5K training
Mountain_Mamma: 650 minutes
MumofMany: Pregnancy Yoga, every other day
Chelainabear: 1 cardio & 1 ST each week for first half, 2 cardio & 1 ST each week for last half; 15 min walk per day
SeeMyFeet: Even days: C25K. Odd days: arm lifts
Dottington: 7 hours each week
BigChiefHoho: run 10 times, lift 4 times
thinpossible: 7 hours each week
curvynotlumpy: 1500 mins
kelipja: 1500 mins cardio
FeraFilia: 2.5 miles for 27 days
aryastark: run 3 times a week
nonameslob: 240 min cardio, 8 upper body, 8 lower body
tinneranne2: finish 30DS, 5x blogilates
gardenerjoy: 1400 min

1: 25 walk; 25/1400 (378th day in a row)
2: 40 walk; 65/1400 (379)
3: 30 walk; 95/1400 (380)
4: 30 walk, 15 stretch; 140/1400 (381)

Could you please remove me from the exercise challenge this month? It's going to be too crazy trying to keep up!

The vote went through, 101-3, so my husband will be starting as pastor in about a month... in that month we have lots of traveling and packing and the actual move to accomplish. I will likely be meeting or exceeding my goals during all the craziness, but I won't have time or brain power to keep up.

I will definitely be back for September's challenge though, even if a day or two late.

Good luck everyone!

I know that it is super small, but I believe that anything is better than nothing. - My goal is to walk 15 miles this month.

I actually walked 1.5 miles today. This is going to be easier than I expected.

August Goal: 1500 minutes

8/1: 55 minute walk 1500/51/1449
8/2: 63 minute walk 1449/63/1386
8/3: 59 minute run/walk 1386/59/1327
8/4: 40 minute walk 1327/40/1287
8/5: 59 minute walk 1287/59/1228

Let's try this again.
My August goal is at least 10,000 Fitbit steps per day to achieve a monthly average of 10,000 per day.
current running average = 7,325
1 - 4,788
2 - 11,449
3 - 4,279
4 - 10,669
5 - 10,064
6 - 10,089
7 - 5,311
8 - 6,030
9 - 10,372
10 - 3,848 - my fitbit battery ran low
11 - 10,287
12 - 4,266
13 - 6,113
14 - 4,980

Taking off FeraFilia -- we'll see you in September. Adding JenVitz and fadedbluejeans -- welcome!

mikuhime: 20 min each elliptical & calisthenics, 5x a week
underanalysis: 30 miles biking
changing-anne: daily walk
unwanted37lbs: 100 miles on treadmill, 1 mile jog w/o stopping, start week #5 & week #6 of 5K training
Mountain_Mamma: 650 minutes
MumofMany: Pregnancy Yoga, every other day
Chelainabear: 1 cardio & 1 ST each week for first half, 2 cardio & 1 ST each week for last half; 15 min walk per day
SeeMyFeet: Even days: C25K. Odd days: arm lifts
Dottington: 7 hours each week
BigChiefHoho: run 10 times, lift 4 times
thinpossible: 7 hours each week
curvynotlumpy: 1500 mins
kelipja: 1500 mins cardio
aryastark: run 3 times a week
nonameslob: 240 min cardio, 8 upper body, 8 lower body
tinneranne2: finish 30DS, 5x blogilates
gardenerjoy: 1400 min
JenVitz: walk 15 miles
fadedbluejeans: 31,000 FitBit steps

1: 25 walk; 25/1400 (378th day in a row)
2: 40 walk; 65/1400 (379)
3: 30 walk; 95/1400 (380)
4: 30 walk, 15 stretch; 140/1400 (381)
5: 20 walk, 25 stretch & legs; 185/1400 (382)

Thanks! (my goal is actually 310,000 fitbit steps)

This month is not going well. I haven't been to the gym at all. Too busy, and now fatigued. I will do my best but I don't think I'll be hitting my goals this month! :( So disappointed.

My August goal is a daily walk, starting with 5 -10 min. (Increasing as I meet this daily goal).

01 10 min walk
02 5 min walk
03 10 min walk indoor
04 10 min indoor walk, actually enjoyed it*)
05 10 min indoor walk
06
07
08
09
10