Welcome to the exercise accountability thread for June 2009. Whether you walk, run, swim, cycle, bellydance, or shred, let's get it done!



This thread is to keep us accountable and keep us motivated and above all to keep us moving! All are welcome, and feel free to join the thread at any time. Some people post a goal for the month, some just keep track of what they do every day. It's not important how you do it, we just need to do it!!

Since the weather is getting better and better, we have no excuses. Grab your runners, your bike, your yoga mat, your friends, your family, your dog--and get out there and be active!

1--Bike to work and back, about 45 min; 60-min program; 20 min stretching
2--Bike to work and back, about 45 min; 45-min spin class; 60-min yoga class
3--Bike to work and back, about 45 min; 60-min program; 20 min stretching
4--Bike to work and back, about 45 min; 5K on the treadmill, 30:09
5--Bike to work and back, about 45 min; 12X1-min intervals on the treadmill (@ 7.2mph); 60-min program; 10 min stretching
6--Walked around shopping all day, and walked back from the grocery store, about 15 min
7--Bike to work and back, about 45 min; 12X1-min intervals on the treadmill (@ 7.5mph); 60-min program; 10 min stretching
8--Bike to work and back, about 45 min; 45-min spin class; 10 min stretching
9--Bike to work and back, about 45 min; 60-min program
10--Bike to work and back, about 40 min; 45-min spin class; 15 min stretching
11--Bike to work and back, about 40 min; 60-min program
12--Bike to work and back, about 40 min; 45-min spin class; 15 min stretching
13--Walk to the grocery store and back, about 25 min
14--Intervals on the stairs in my building
15--Bike to work and back, about 40 min; 60-min program; 15 min stretching
16--Bike to work and back, about 50 min (discovered blocked train tracks on the way home, then had to bike all the way around them); 45-min spin class; 45-min yoga class
17--Bike to work and back, about 40 min; 60-min program; 15 min stretching
18--Bike to work and back, about 40 min; 45-min spin class; 15 min stretching
19--Bike to work and back, about 40 min; 45-min yoga class; 60-min program
20--Walking around downtown shopping, 4 hours or so (bought new gym clothes! )
21--Bike to the gym and back, about 40 min; 45-min spin class; 60-min program
22--Bike to work and back, about 40 min; 45-min spin class; 15 min stretching
23--Bike to work and back, about 40 min; 50-min program; 45-min yoga class
24--Bike to work and back, about 40 min; 5k run (30:16)
25--Bike to work and back, about 40 min; 50-min program; 15x1 min HIIT running at 7.5mph
26--Bike to work and to coffe and then home, about 60 min; 45-min spin class; 15 min stretching
27--Walked around shopping for a couple hours; walked from the waterfront to Bloor St. (about 4 km); walked to the grocery store and back (25 min)
28--Bike to the gym and back (twice!), about 80 min; 60-min program
29--Bike to work and back, about 40 min; 45-min spin class
30--Bike to work and back, about 40 min; 50-min program; 60-min yoga class

I was just wondering where the June exercise accountability thread was. And lo & behold, it appeared.

Never doubt the power of the Mango.

Again, my plan is to do at least an hour of exercise every day. I hope to run a few miles out of doors on the state park trails on the weekends, but I'll have to conserve my feet carefully throughout the week by using the gym at my office & the commercial gym near my home. (Oh, the monotony of peddling the bike.) Also, since I'm paying for a rather costly gym membership in a rather costly neighborhood, I really want to try some of their various free classes in the evenings. The yoga class last week was incredibly challenging, compared with the yoga instructor I had before in another venue, who was far more into meditation & breathing. I want to try two other classes besides the yoga class during the month of June.

1: One hour bike, weights
2: One hour bike, one hour yoga class
3: One hour bike, weights
4: One hour bike [getting bored with this, but trying to rest my left foot]
5: 30 minutes elliptical, 30 minutes bike, weights
6: One hour elliptical, walking around the Village for a few hours today
7: One hour swim class, weights, 30 minutes bike
8: One hour bike
9: One hour bike, weights, one hour yoga class
10: One hour bike
11: 45 minutes elliptical, 15 minutes bike, weights
12: One hour elliptical
13: 45 minutes on treadmill (including running 5K in about 35 minutes), 20 minutes elliptical, weights
14: One hour swim class
15: One hour elliptical, weights
16: 30 minutes elliptical, 30 minutes bike
17: One hour bike, weights
18: One hour bike
19: 30 minutes elliptical, 30 minutes bike
20: 45 minutes on treadmill (5k in just about exactly 35 minutes), 15 minutes bike
21: One hour swim class, weights
22: One hour bike
23: One hour bike
24: One hour bike, weights
25: One hour bike
26: One hour elliptical, weights
27: One hour elliptical
28: One hour swim class, weights
29: One hour bike
30: One hour bike, weights

July 1st: One hour bike, weights (just so I remember till the July thread goes up)

I set my May goal for 24 days of exercise and 1400 minutes. I did 24 days but didn't quite get all the minutes in. I think for June I will shoot for 24 days of exercise and 1300 minutes.

1: 65 minutes boxing boot camp
2: none
3: none
4: 37 minutes elliptical
5: 47 minutes treadmill
6: 45 minutes elliptical
7: 45 minutes elliptical
8: 65 minutes boxing boot camp
9: none
10: none
11: none
12: 40 minutes running on treadmill
13: 42 minutes elliptical plus 60 minute walk (102 minutes total)
14: 60 minutes elliptical
15: 65 minutes boxing boot camp
16: none
17: 60 minute dance class (called dance party x-treme!)
18: 60 minutes latin dance class
19: 35 minutes running on treadmill
20: 45 minutes elliptical
21: 35 minutes running on treadmill
22: 65 minutes boxing boot camp
23: none
24: 60 minutes weight and step class
25: 60 minutes latin dance class
26: 60 minute walk
27: none (went out of town and having trouble fitting exercise in--gah!)
28: 30 minute swim
29: none
30: 45 minute run in 100% humidity (HOUSTON!) plus another 45 minute walk because pool was closed due to thunder.
Hoping to get another swim in later today but I'm definitely not reaching my June goals....

Minutes in June: 1182
Days in June: 21

Didn't reach either of my goals (days or minutes) due to many reasons. Will have to decide what to make July goals to be.....

A newbie here - I started a weight training routine last month and my goal was to do it 2x/week. For June I want to up it to 3x/week - Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. I'm still doing lots of walking and other cardio, but I need the most accountability for my strength routine b/c that actually requires getting myself to the gym, and I don't find it as fun as cardio. But I do find myself feeling stronger, and I know increased muscle = better fat burning, so that keeps me doing it.
Let's make it a great month!!!

My goal is to work out 60 minutes for 5 to 6 days a week. I belong to 24hour fitness and so my workouts will consist of a variety of things from treadmill & elliptical to yoga class, everlast shadow boxing class, and kickboxing class.

1--45 minutes boxing class, 15 minutes ab work
2--30 minutes elliptical, 30 minutes bike
3--45 minutes boxing class, 15 minutes ab work
4--none
5--none (back pain)
6--none (back pain)
7--40 minutes walking (back pain)
8--40 minutes at home yoga/stretching, 20 minutes walking (back pain better)
9--35 minutes at home yoga/stretching, 25 minutes walking
10--50 minutes walking
11--50 minutes walking
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My goal for June is 1000 minutes

1--Golden Lite class 51 minutes
2--Walked at mall 30 minutes
3--Aquacize class 50 minutes, Walked 10 minutes
4--Babyboomer Fit class 36 minutes
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6--Walked in neighborhood 30 minutes
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2--Bike to work and back, about 45 min; 45-min spin class; 60-min yoga class

Got in 2 short miles with Angie and the mutts after dinner.

2/75 MILES

Will probably not make it since I will be busy at work all month but what the heck....I have "failed" to make goal before!

Good luck everyone!

I've been slacking lately and I can feel the effects! Time to get in gear and get refocused on my goals!! Exercise for June 1000minutes-40 miles on the treadmill.



6/1-none
6/2-20 minutes pilates
6/3-20 minutes pilates 40 min walk-2 miles
6/4-30 min walk-1.5 miles
6/5-none
6/6-30 min dvd 20 min pilates
6/7 35 min walk/run 2 miles 12 min pilates
6/8 60 minutes biking 7.35 miles
6/9 30 minutes power sculpt
6/10 30 minutes treadmill 1.75 miles
6/11 20 minutes pilates
6/12 30 minutes 30day shred
6/13 90 minutes walking 4.5 miles
6/14 30 minutes strength
6/15: none
6/16: 30 minute walk 1.5 miles
6/17:15 min walk 15 min jog 1.75 miles 20 minutes pilates
6/18: 30 min power sculpt, 90 min playing tennis
6/19: 30 min turbo jam, 20 min pilates, 20 minutes treadmill 1.25 miles
6/20 :52 min walk/jog 3.2 miles; 30 min learn and burn
6/21: none
6/22: 30 min 30day shred
6/23: 50 min turbo jam cardio
6/24: 35 min walk/jog 2.15 miles
6/25: none
6/26: 20 min step aerobics 20 min pilates
1034/1000
28.95/40

3 today with the mutts...

5/75 MILES

3--Bike to work and back, about 45 min; 60-min program; 20 min stretching

06/01 - no workout
06/02 - 60 min yoga
06/03 - 2 miles track
06/04 - no workout
06/05 - 60 min yoga
06/06 - 2 miles track, 20 min yoga
06/07 - no workout
06/08 - 60 min yoga
06/09 - no workout
06/10 - 2 miles run
06/11 - no workout
06/12 - 60 min yoga, 5k treadmill
06/13 - no workout
06/14 - 45 min yoga and weights
06/15 - 60 min yoga
06/16 - 60 min yoga
06/17 - 2 miles run
06/18 - 60 min yoga
06/19 - 2 miles run, 15 min weights
06/20 - no workout
06/21 - no workout
06/22 - 60 min yoga
06/23 - 2 miles track, 15 min weights

4--Bike to work and back, about 45 min; 5K on the treadmill, 30:09

5--Bike to work and back, about 45 min; 12X1-min intervals on the treadmill; 60-min program; 10 min stretching