August "Move It" Challenge

nisijam5
nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
edited September 21 in Motivation and Support
It's August...this month you have two options:

1) Move and shake it for 360 minutes a week ...so, put down that mouse and get going
2) Burn 2500 calories with a HRM

Who's up for this challenge? We go from Monday to Sunday

Walk a dog...If you don't have a dog, borrow one....plant a garden or weed someone elses...put down those car keys and ride a bike...start a new sport...let's get going
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  • NewImprovedCnbethea1
    NewImprovedCnbethea1 Posts: 1,108
    I'm ready to get it done!!!
  • mamaturner
    mamaturner Posts: 2,447 Member
    First, YAY! Excited for Augusts challenge
    Here's last week minute numbers.. starting today I'll be using my HRM, I'll use 2500 as a base for this month and see if I'd like to go higher for next month.

    Last week
    Monday- 30 min cleaning
    Tuesday - 180 min canning
    Wed-nothing
    Thurs- 62 min zumba
    Fri- work
    Sat-work
    Sunday - 62 min zumba

    Total- 334 Remaining- 26 I'm ok with that
  • Edestiny7
    Edestiny7 Posts: 730 Member
    Already doing it. Last week: Weekly Total / Goal 608 / 360 3537 / 2300
  • gchick64
    gchick64 Posts: 73 Member
    I'm in if thats cool :) i don't have a HRM, but am down for the 360 minutes, need the encouragement, support and motivation. thanks!
  • jacqueline0821
    jacqueline0821 Posts: 667 Member
    I am in it for the 360 minutes!! I did go for a short walk last night and plan on running tonight. I really need this!
  • anu_6986
    anu_6986 Posts: 702 Member
    Cool... I am in.

    Monday: 30min walk, 20min circuit training.
  • ErinGiam
    ErinGiam Posts: 396 Member
    I like this challenge..I'm in! Plus, this will be good motivation for me to keep my butt in gear next week while we are on vacation :smile:
  • a1schwei
    a1schwei Posts: 617 Member
    monday: 30 minute run/276 calories
    still to go: 330 minutes/2224 calories :)
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    monday: 30 minute run/276 calories
    still to go: 330 minutes/2224 calories :)

    WOW...way to keep track of it all!!!...are far are you training each day for the 1/2 marathon
  • XFitMojoMom
    XFitMojoMom Posts: 3,255 Member
    In like Flynn!

    Just took the dog and girls out for a walk. CrossFit tonight. Will log my time at the end of the day.
  • mamaturner
    mamaturner Posts: 2,447 Member
    monday: 30 minute run/276 calories
    still to go: 330 minutes/2224 calories :)

    Ooooh I may do both as well, brilliant! Keep it up!
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    monday: 30 minute run/276 calories
    still to go: 330 minutes/2224 calories :)

    Ooooh I may do both as well, brilliant! Keep it up!

    Me too...will be interested to see how it turns out
  • Megooo19
    Megooo19 Posts: 199
    I'd like to join too. I don think the 360 minutes will be TOO difficult but I think the 2500 calorie burn will be a challenge. I'm in pretty good shape so it has to be a HARD workout for me to burn more than 300 calories.
  • XFitMojoMom
    XFitMojoMom Posts: 3,255 Member
    Monday: 95 minutes combined Xfit and walk/905 calories
    still to go: 265 minutes/1595 calories
  • a1schwei
    a1schwei Posts: 617 Member
    monday: 30 minute run/276 calories
    still to go: 330 minutes/2224 calories :)

    WOW...way to keep track of it all!!!...are far are you training each day for the 1/2 marathon

    unfortunately the 1/2 marathon training has been put on hold officially :( might be moving farther away than originally anticipated and can't commit to a race i don't know that i can run...i'm bummed but i am going to try to keep up my running just not so far :)
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    tried to walk slow pace as I am still not feeling good and I think it was too much...but, here it is

    Monday, 72 minutes, 347 calories
  • gchick64
    gchick64 Posts: 73 Member
    monday: 58mins
  • ErinGiam
    ErinGiam Posts: 396 Member
    Monday: 45 minutes
  • Megooo19
    Megooo19 Posts: 199
    Monday: 80 minutes run/walk = 430 calories.
    280 minutes left, 2070 calories left.
  • jacqueline0821
    jacqueline0821 Posts: 667 Member
    Tuesday: 29 minnutes running/walking.

    Getting 360 minutes is looking pretty difficult but I will keep at it.
  • XFitMojoMom
    XFitMojoMom Posts: 3,255 Member
    Can I ask why 2500 calories burned and not 3500?
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    Can I ask why 2500 calories burned and not 3500?

    For people of different levels....but, 3500 is 1 pound lost for those who go for it
  • XFitMojoMom
    XFitMojoMom Posts: 3,255 Member
    K... wasn't sure what the aim was. :flowerforyou:
  • mamaturner
    mamaturner Posts: 2,447 Member
    Can I ask why 2500 calories burned and not 3500?

    For people of different levels....but, 3500 is 1 pound lost for those who go for it

    Ooooohh that kinda makes it better... I may have to shoot for that! Looks like I'll have to start getting "creative". :wink:
  • mrsfloisand
    mrsfloisand Posts: 254 Member
    I'm up for the challenge!!

    This week so far:
    Monday- 26 min of Burn It Off & 20 min of Recharge/380 calories

    Total: 46 min/380 calories

    Remaining: 314 min/2120 calories
  • toandme
    toandme Posts: 8
    This looks like a good challenge for me. 30min this morning. -- L
  • nehtaeh
    nehtaeh Posts: 2,849 Member
    Awesome for the new month! Mostly just bookmarking this, but I plan to do 60 mins. on the elliptical tonight. Maybe if I post it - I'll be more inclined to get up and do it instead of going to bed.
  • mamaturner
    mamaturner Posts: 2,447 Member
    Monday- nothing
    Tuesday- 61 min zumba = 644 cals burned
  • gchick64
    gchick64 Posts: 73 Member
    Got in a little extra, no car today so i had to walk to the bank instead of drive. Guess its better towards my goal!
    Also don't have a HRM, so just logging the cals mfp gives me.

    Monday: 58/486
    Tuesday: 80/496

    Total: 138/982
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    Got in a little extra, no car today so i had to walk to the bank instead of drive. Guess its better towards my goal!
    Also don't have a HRM, so just logging the cals mfp gives me.

    Monday: 58/486
    Tuesday: 80/496

    Total: 138/982

    You don't have to do both...just pick one if you want

    Good job walking tho!!!
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