August Exercise Challenge
 

Gearing up for an active August!

State your exercise 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.

This thread is for fitness and exercise goals. For other weight loss goals, be sure to see our sister thread: Augst Weight Loss Challenge

My August looks tricky as I'm planning it, so I think I'll set a goal for 1100 minutes. That looks like what I'll end up with for July. My secret hope, though, is 1200 minutes.

I met my challenge this month with a total of 361,650 steps, 146.06 miles, and 14 days of Strength. :)

My goal is 10,000 steps daily and a strength workout three times a week.

Week 1
08/01: 12,805 Steps and Strength (1/3)
08/02: 10,998 Steps and hours of unplanned box lifting up and down ladder (Strength 2/3)
08/03: 10,334 Steps
08/04: 11,378 Steps
08/05: 10,704 Steps and Strength (3/3)
08/06: 11,271 Steps
08/07: 11,769 Steps
79,278 Steps 32.07 Miles
Week 1 Daily Steps and Strength Completed ✔

Week 2
08/08: 11,428 Steps and Strength (1/3)
08/09: 13,363 Steps
08/10: 11,488 Steps and Strength (2/3)
08/11: 11,783 Steps
08/12: 12,681 Steps and Strength (3/3)
08/13: 13,130 Steps
08/14: 12,098 Steps
85,971 Steps 34.54 Miles
Week 2 Daily Steps and Strength Completed ✔

Week 3
08/15: 11,361 Steps and Strength (1/3)
08/16: 10,456 Steps
08/17: 10,024 Steps
08/18: 10,426 Steps and Strength (2/3)
08/19: 15,528 Steps
08/20: 12,048 Steps and Strength (3/3)
08/21: 11,050 Steps
80,893 Steps 32.69 Miles
Week 3 Daily Steps and Strength Completed ✔

Week 4
08/22: 10,955 Steps and Strength (1/3)
08/23: 10,344 Steps
08/24: 10,028 Steps and Strength (2/3)
08/25: 11,729 Steps
08/26: 13,689 Steps and Strength (3/3)
08/27: 10,723 Steps
08/28: 13,055 Steps
80,523 Steps 32.84 Miles
Week 4 Daily Steps and Strength Completed ✔

Final Days - Will shoot for daily steps and at least 1 day of Strength to complete challenge
08/29: 11,851 Steps and Strength (1/1 - Done)
08/30: 12,484 Steps
08/31: 10,650 Steps and Strength (extra)
34,985 Steps 13.92 Miles
Final Days Completed ✔

I still have injuries, but I think I am going to set a goal of 800 minutes. Will be easy if i dont need wristsurgery and impossible if I do! But I still have to find a doc and get a referral and all that so it could be awhile.

I didn't quite make my goal in July because I got sick, but I'm going to go ahead and try for 1200 minutes of exercise for August.

August Goal: 1200 minutes

TOTAL: 1355 / 1200 :yay:

8/1 - 26 minutes (walking)
8/2 - 26 minutes (walking)
8/3 - 26 minutes (walking)
8/4 - 26 minutes (walking)
8/8 - 86 minutes (26 walking, 60 5x5 B)
8/10 - 91 minutes (26 walking, 65 5x5 A)
8/11 - 26 minutes (walking)
8/13 - 70 minutes (5x5 B)
8/14 - 21 minutes (mobility)
8/15 - 91 minutes (19 mobility, 72 5x5 A)
8/16 - 26 minutes (mobility)
8/17 - 122 minutes (28min walking, 28min mobility, 66min 5x5 B)
8/18 - 50 minutes (28min walking, 22min mobility)
8/19 - 23 minutes (mobility)
8/20 - 22 minutes (mobility)
8/21 - 99 minutes (24min mobility, 75min 5x5 A)
8/22 - 26 minutes (mobility)
8/23 - 125 minutes (28min walking, 22min mobility, 75min 5x5 B)
8/24 - 0 minutes (Rest Day)
8/25 - 130 minutes (25min walking, 25min mobility, 80min 5x5 A)
8/26 - 0 minutes (Rest Day)
8/27 - 111 minutes (26min mobility, 85min 5x5 A) - Made Goal! :woohoo:
8/28 - 0 minutes (Rest Day)
8/29 - 80 minutes (5x5 A)
8/30 - 26 minutes (walking)
8/31 - 26 minutes (walking)

I'm going for 1,500 minutes again for August.

I'm in for 800 min. Reducing my goal this month because of minor surgery.

GardenerJoy THANK YOU for getting this post going :D
flower1 WTG in meeting your goal in July!!

I now have a rebounder so I hope to get using it.

I will set my goal for 550 minutes this month.
I need to start putting movement and activity in my life.
I hope this will be the beginning of a new way of life...
AND!! I hope I will begin to enjoy it.

:goodluck: to all to make their goals for August!

I go to the doctor this afternoon for my two month follow-up after a hip replacement with complications. I'm eager to get back to walking and swimming and hope I will be cleared for both, and maybe for some gym equipment.

My August goal will be 600 minutes of intentional exercise.

1Aug: 20 min slow walk am; 20 min pm walk
2Aug: 25 min am walk
3Aug: 30 min am walk
5Aug: 30 min pm slow swim
6Aug: 30 min am slow swim; 20 min am walk; 20 min pm walk
7Aug: 50 min am water walk & slow swim
9Aug: 45 min pm water walk & swim
10Aug: 45 min am water walk & swim
11Aug: 35 min am water walk & swim
12Aug: 60 min am water walk & swim
13Aug: 60 min am water walk; 30 min pm water walk
14Aug: 40 min pm water walk
19Aug: 30 min pm water walk & swim
20Aug: 60 min am water walk & swim; 40 min pm swim
24Aug: 45 min water walk
25Aug: 40 min swim & water walk
27Aug: 40 min water walk
28Aug: 50 min water walk & swim
29Aug: 35 min water walk

GOAL MET :)

TOTAL MINUTES: 900

Off to a strong start. It was gorgeous outside today, so I took a long walk along a trail beside the lake, and a shorter walk through some woodlands.

Total to date: 90 minutes
Goal: 1,500 minutes

Aug 1: 70 minute walk + 20 minute walk (90/90)

Saw the doc today and I am on restricted activity for at least 2 weeks. sigh

August Goal - 550 minutes

01: 07 min (07/543)
02: 15 min (15/528)
03:

August Goal: 1100 minutes

1: 30 walk; 30

Aug-01: 60 min (30 bike/30 walk) (60/800)

committing this month
 

Gardenerjoy, thanks for the thread. It's here when I need it!


August Goal - 550 minutes (Beloved Warrior I am joining you.)

Aug 03: 30 min walking 30/550

My goal is 10,000 steps daily and a strength workout three times a week.

08/01: 12,805 Steps and Strength (1/3)
08/02: 10,998 Steps and hours of unplanned box lifting up and down ladder (Strength 2/3)

Welcome, everyone! We're off to a great start!

BelovedWarrior: 550 min
ennay: 800 min
flower1: 800 min
gardenerjoy: 1100 min
MonteCristo: 1200 min
onebyone: 550 min
Scottie12: 10k steps/day, ST 3x/week
Tabbycat: 600 min
Tuscany: 1500 min

Not quite 10% through the month and I'm just over 10% through my goal -- yay!

August Goal: 1100 minutes

1: 30 walk; 30
2: 60 walk; 90
3: 10 walk, 20 dance / stretch; 120

August Goal - 800 minutes

Aug-01: 60 min (30 bike/30 walk) (60/800)
Aug-04: 65 min (50 bike/15 walk) (125/800)

Falling behind a little bit as a result of working long hours. However, as of today, I’m off work for a week and I plan to spend most of my time in my beloved parks, taking long walks along the Lake and then relaxing!

Total to date: 140 minutes
Goal: 1,500 minutes

Aug 1: 70 minute walk + 20 minute walk (90/90)
Aug 4: 50 minute walk (50/140)

Back on track…

Total to date: 235 minutes
Goal: 1,500 minutes

Aug 1: 70 minute walk + 20 minute walk (90/90)
Aug 4: 50 minute walk (50/140)
Aug 6: 70 minute walk + 25 minute walk (95/235)

August Goal - 800 minutes

Aug-01: 60 min (30 bike/30 walk) (60/800)
Aug-04: 65 min (50 bike/15 walk) (125/800)
Aug-06: 60 min walk (185/800)

August Goal: 1100 minutes

1: 30 walk; 30
2: 60 walk; 90
3: 10 walk, 20 dance / stretch; 120
4: 20 walk, 10 stretch; 150
5: 30 walk; 180
6: 30 yard work; 210

August Goal - 800 minutes

Aug-01: 60 min (30 bike/30 walk) (60/800)
Aug-04: 65 min (50 bike/15 walk) (125/800)
Aug-06: 60 min walk (185/800)
Aug-07: 145 min hike (330/800)

Total to date: 310 minutes
Goal: 1,500 minutes

Aug 1: 70 minute walk + 20 minute walk (90/90)
Aug 4: 50 minute walk (50/140)
Aug 6: 70 minute walk + 25 minute walk (95/235)
Aug 7: 75 minute walk (75/310)

Way to move, y'all! I had a good first week, but it has been a struggle. I was already dragging and today I am skipping the coffee. That should be fun.

Have a great week!

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My goal is 10,000 steps daily and a strength workout three times a week.

Week 1
08/01: 12,805 Steps and Strength (1/3)
08/02: 10,998 Steps and hours of unplanned box lifting up and down ladder (Strength 2/3)
08/03: 10,334 Steps
08/04: 11,378 Steps
08/05: 10,704 Steps and Strength (3/3)
08/06: 11,271 Steps
08/07: 11,769 Steps
79,259 Steps 32.07 Miles
Week 1 Daily Steps and Strength Completed ✔

August Goal: 1100 minutes

1: 30 walk; 30
2: 60 walk; 90
3: 10 walk, 20 dance / stretch; 120
4: 20 walk, 10 stretch; 150
5: 30 walk; 180
6: 30 yard work; 210
7: 35 walk; 245

Two long walks today. It's easy to find time for my exercise when I don't have to work (I'm off this week)!

Total to date: 440 minutes
Goal: 1,500 minutes

Aug 1: 70 minute walk + 20 minute walk (90/90)
Aug 4: 50 minute walk (50/140)
Aug 6: 70 minute walk + 25 minute walk (95/235)
Aug 7: 75 minute walk (75/310)
Aug 8: 70 minute walk + 60 minute walk (130/440)

August Goal: 1100 minutes

1: 30 walk; 30
2: 60 walk; 90
3: 10 walk, 20 dance / stretch; 120
4: 20 walk, 10 stretch; 150
5: 30 walk; 180
6: 30 yard work; 210
7: 35 walk; 245
8: 40 yard work; 285

Two shorter walks today.

Total to date: 490 minutes
Goal: 1,500 minutes

Aug 1: 70 minute walk + 20 minute walk (90/90)
Aug 4: 50 minute walk (50/140)
Aug 6: 70 minute walk + 25 minute walk (95/235)
Aug 7: 75 minute walk (75/310)
Aug 8: 70 minute walk + 60 minute walk (130/440)
Aug 9: 35 minute walk + 15 minute walk (50/490)

Gardenerjoy, I would like to change my goal to 900 minutes. :)

One long walk today, but it was extremely hot (37C or about 99F) with very little breeze, so I was dripping with sweat by the end of the walk. I then went home and hopped into the shower. Phew, I was tired!

Total to date: 560 minutes
Goal: 1,500 minutes

Aug 1: 70 minute walk + 20 minute walk (90/90)
Aug 4: 50 minute walk (50/140)
Aug 6: 70 minute walk + 25 minute walk (95/235)
Aug 7: 75 minute walk (75/310)
Aug 8: 70 minute walk + 60 minute walk (130/440)
Aug 9: 35 minute walk + 15 minute walk (50/490)
Aug 10: 70 minute walk (70/560)

Just a short walk today.

Total to date: 580 minutes
Goal: 1,500 minutes

Aug 1: 70 minute walk + 20 minute walk (90/90)
Aug 4: 50 minute walk (50/140)
Aug 6: 70 minute walk + 25 minute walk (95/235)
Aug 7: 75 minute walk (75/310)
Aug 8: 70 minute walk + 60 minute walk (130/440)
Aug 9: 35 minute walk + 15 minute walk (50/490)
Aug 10: 70 minute walk (70/560)
Aug 11: 20 minute walk (20/580)

Hope everyone is okay! I successfully completed Week 2, but Week 3 seems incredibly tough. What was I thinking making this a daily thing?! :dizzy:

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My goal is 10,000 steps daily and a strength workout three times a week.

Week 1
08/01: 12,805 Steps and Strength (1/3)
08/02: 10,998 Steps and hours of unplanned box lifting up and down ladder (Strength 2/3)
08/03: 10,334 Steps
08/04: 11,378 Steps
08/05: 10,704 Steps and Strength (3/3)
08/06: 11,271 Steps
08/07: 11,769 Steps
79,259 Steps 32.07 Miles
Week 1 Daily Steps and Strength Completed ✔

Week 2
08/08: 11,428 Steps and Strength (1/3)
08/09: 13,363 Steps
08/10: 11,488 Steps and Strength (2/3)
08/11: 11,783 Steps
08/12: 12,681 Steps and Strength (3/3)
08/13: 13,130 Steps
08/14: 12,098 Steps
85,971 Steps 34.54 Miles
Week 2 Daily Steps and Strength Completed ✔

Week 3
08/15: 11,361 Steps and Strength (1/3)
08/16: 10,456 Steps
08/17: 10,024 Steps
08/18: _____ Steps and Strength (2/3)

Changed the goal for Tabbycat!

BelovedWarrior: 550 min
ennay: 800 min
flower1: 800 min
gardenerjoy: 1100 min
MonteCristo: 1200 min
onebyone: 550 min
Scottie12: 10k steps/day, ST 3x/week
Tabbycat: 900 min
Tuscany: 1500 min

August Goal: 1100 minutes

1: 30 walk; 30
2: 60 walk; 90
3: 10 walk, 20 dance / stretch; 120
4: 20 walk, 10 stretch; 150
5: 30 walk; 180
6: 30 yard work; 210
7: 35 walk; 245
8: 40 yard work; 285
9: 30 walk; 315
10: 30 walk; 345
11: 30 walk; 375
12: 45 walk; 420
13: 40 walk; 460
14: 40 walk; 500
15: 10 yard work, 15 stretch; 525
16: 30 walk; 555
17: 40 walk; 595
18: 40 walk; 635

August Goal - 800 minutes

Aug-01: 60 min (30 bike/30 walk) (60/800)
Aug-04: 65 min (50 bike/15 walk) (125/800)
Aug-06: 60 min walk (185/800)
Aug-07: 145 min hike (330/800)
Aug-20: 35 min walk (365/800)

Had surgery 10 days ago and just started back with exercise today. Will be taking it slow for a few weeks so most likely will not reach my August goal.

August Goal - 800 minutes

Aug-01: 60 min (30 bike/30 walk) (60/800)
Aug-04: 65 min (50 bike/15 walk) (125/800)
Aug-06: 60 min walk (185/800)
Aug-07: 145 min hike (330/800)
Aug-10: surgery and no exercise for 10 days
Aug-20: 35 min walk (365/800) - starting back slowly
Aug-21: 40 min walk (405/800)

Way to move everyone! :) 10 more days left to hit it this month.

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My goal is 10,000 steps daily and a strength workout three times a week.

Week 1
08/01: 12,805 Steps and Strength (1/3)
08/02: 10,998 Steps and hours of unplanned box lifting up and down ladder (Strength 2/3)
08/03: 10,334 Steps
08/04: 11,378 Steps
08/05: 10,704 Steps and Strength (3/3)
08/06: 11,271 Steps
08/07: 11,769 Steps
79,259 Steps 32.07 Miles
Week 1 Daily Steps and Strength Completed ✔

Week 2
08/08: 11,428 Steps and Strength (1/3)
08/09: 13,363 Steps
08/10: 11,488 Steps and Strength (2/3)
08/11: 11,783 Steps
08/12: 12,681 Steps and Strength (3/3)
08/13: 13,130 Steps
08/14: 12,098 Steps
85,971 Steps 34.54 Miles
Week 2 Daily Steps and Strength Completed ✔

Week 3
08/15: 11,361 Steps and Strength (1/3)
08/16: 10,456 Steps
08/17: 10,024 Steps
08/18: 10,426 Steps and Strength (2/3)
08/19: 15,528 Steps
08/20: 12,048 Steps and Strength (3/3)
08/21: 11,050 Steps
80,892 Steps 32.58 Miles
Week 3 Daily Steps and Strength Completed ✔

August Goal - 800 minutes

Aug-01: 60 min (30 bike/30 walk) (60/800)
Aug-04: 65 min (50 bike/15 walk) (125/800)
Aug-06: 60 min walk (185/800)
Aug-07: 145 min hike (330/800)
Aug-10: surgery and no exercise for 10 days
Aug-20: 35 min walk (365/800) - starting back slowly
Aug-21: 40 min walk (405/800)
Aug-22: 45 min walk (450/800)
Aug-23: 40 min walk (490/800)