300 Minutes per week

littlemount

I would like to start doing 300 minutes of exercise per week all interested can join, lets start moving in Denise Austin words lets get energy.

7/17-sun-zumba dance 45 minutes

jennmoore3

So, you are talking 42 minutes a day roughly... I might be up to that challenge...NO I AM up to the challenge! I have been on vacation for a week, and I need something like this to kick me in the *kitten*. So, we start today...

Does strength training count towards our minutes? Is this basically any exercise open towards the minutes, is my question. I have been trying to get in some strength training every day like some weights and squats things like that. I don't want to "cheat" if they aren't included in the 42 minutes a day we are aiming for.

littlemount

Technically 300 minutes of cardio according to the american academy fitness council about 300 minutesof cardio helps people to lose weight less than that for maintenence ,but strength training is also good for prevention of osteoporosis. To make things clear 300 minutes of exercise cardio and strength but stretching and flexibility like taichi, yoga not included . I plan to keep this till end of December 24 weeks to go.

sl1mmy

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jennmoore3

O.K. I am in. I only do about 10-15 min of strength like 5 pound weights for arms. I'm not into Yoga. I will do my best to get it all in!

I was on my treadmill today because it is over 90 degrees here, with a heat index of over 100... Anyways, if you walk backwards on the treadmill even very slow, like 2.0 pace, your heart rate jumps! I was doing 2.0 pace and my heart rate was in the 140 range!

littlemount

Jenn nice to see that you like me want fit more exercise into your day to day routine
Post everyday all the minutes of exercising. I will try to add a titbit of health and fitness news of what I know.
Well you stated that you walk backwards in the new self magazine those who walked backwards on a treadmill for 15 minutes 3 times a week reported less back pain according to univ of nevada.
Reversing tilts hips up and may improve core strength which can ease aches.

scantrll

I'm gonna join in on this I think. 50 minutes of cardio a day would be good for me. (I have started taking one day off of exercise a week to give my body a chance to rest.)

Thanks for the great challenge!

scantrll

Since I take off Saturday's, my "week" for this challenge will be Sunday - Friday.

Alright, did my 50 minutes of cardio for Sunday 7/17.

Stair Climbing (320 stairs up/320 stairs down): 7 minutes
3.5 mph on the treadmill (ranging from 1% incline - 4% incline: 45 minutes

Week July 17 - 22 Total: 52/300

I'm off to a good start! How about you all?

littlemount

Hi folk this is the 300 minutes per week cardio/strength training support group.

SUN-7/17- ZUMBA CLASS-45 minutes
MON-7/18 ZUMBA CLASS-45 minutes

scantrll

Sun 7/17: 7 min stairs/45 min walk @ 3.5 mph for 52 min total
Mon 7/18: 30 min jog @ 4.3 mph (also did yoga and weights today, but those don't count toward the 300 min cardio)
Tues 7/19:
Wed 7/20:
Thur 7/21:
Fri 7/22:
Sat 7/23:

Week Total: 82 out of 300 minutes

How are the rest of you doing? What are your favorite Cardio exercises?

jennmoore3

Well, I am trying. Yesterday, I got in 35 minutes. today, I hurt my achilles at work. I was moving a cart and ran my own heel over. so dumb, so I took it easy and only ended up doing 20 minutes. I walked backwards on the treadmill. Not easy to do!

jennmoore3

Jenn nice to see that you like me want fit more exercise into your day to day routine
Post everyday all the minutes of exercising. I will try to add a titbit of health and fitness news of what I know.
Well you stated that you walk backwards in the new self magazine those who walked backwards on a treadmill for 15 minutes 3 times a week reported less back pain according to univ of nevada.
Reversing tilts hips up and may improve core strength which can ease aches.

Very interesting. While I did it for 15 minutes today, my legs were on fire! wow! I used to be the couch potato. I came home from work and was on the computer the rest of the night. I did my house stuff, but went back to the computer. Sometimes I find it very hard to get off this site! There are days where I have to make myself get off of here! LOL. I love seeing my friends do well here, and I love to cheer them on. AND sometimes I think if She/he can do it I need to do it as well. I love everyone here, and I haven't met someone here I didn't like!

jennmoore3

Since I take off Saturday's, my "week" for this challenge will be Sunday - Friday.

Alright, did my 50 minutes of cardio for Sunday 7/17.

Stair Climbing (320 stairs up/320 stairs down): 7 minutes
3.5 mph on the treadmill (ranging from 1% incline - 4% incline: 45 minutes

Week July 17 - 22 Total: 52/300

I'm off to a good start! How about you all?

Hi! now, did you do the stairs the "old fashioned" way? like real stairs of do you have a machine? I was just wondering how you counted how many you did. I have a friend who climbs the sears tower in Chicago, bottom to top. way over my league, but interesting anyways. Man 7 minutes is very fast! I have 2 sets of stairs at home but there are only like 7 and 8 stairs each. I do them all the time, cuz the laundry is in the basement and the bathroom is on the 2nd floor. Sorry to ramble, but you did awesome on the stairs, I am so impressed!

jennmoore3

Sun 7/17: 7 min stairs/45 min walk @ 3.5 mph for 52 min total
Mon 7/18: 30 min jog @ 4.3 mph (also did yoga and weights today, but those don't count toward the 300 min cardio)
Tues 7/19:
Wed 7/20:
Thur 7/21:
Fri 7/22:
Sat 7/23:

Week Total: 82 out of 300 minutes

How are the rest of you doing? What are your favorite Cardio exercises?

Well, I really don't have a favorite yet. I have been doing the C25K, and regular walking. my neighborhood is very hilly, and it really give me a run for my money! I like Leslie Sansone's DVD's, very easy to do. I have a few App's on my phone that I like. I have a IPhone, I can give the names to anyone if you are interested. They are FREE! I WANT to buy some DVD's but I am scared of spending money on something only to find out I hate it.

scantrll

Hi! now, did you do the stairs the "old fashioned" way? like real stairs of do you have a machine? I was just wondering how you counted how many you did. I have a friend who climbs the sears tower in Chicago, bottom to top. way over my league, but interesting anyways. Man 7 minutes is very fast! I have 2 sets of stairs at home but there are only like 7 and 8 stairs each. I do them all the time, cuz the laundry is in the basement and the bathroom is on the 2nd floor. Sorry to ramble, but you did awesome on the stairs, I am so impressed!

Real stairs. I wish I had a stair machine, I think it'd be easier! :laugh: I have a set of stairs in my house that have 16 steps. I counted each set I did and then multiplied it by 16. Yesterday I did 20 trips up so it was 20*16=320 stairs up total. But of course I had to get back down again, so it was 320 steps down. It really is a great burn if you need a quick way to burn some calories. Turn on some tunes and just go up and down for 10 minutes at your fastest speed.

mfpchris

Hello,

Just a note, I jog a handful of times a week. I ride my bike around the hills for :60 once or twice a week. On very rare occasions I'll do a set of weight lifting. BUT my Friday morning :90 min yoga class is the hardest workout I do all week. There is something to be said for engaging your core, balancing, etc. Not nearly as measurable as 200 calories on an elliptical, but for me I am certain it is an adequate equivalent. Just my humble experience.

littlemount

Hil happy to see everyone doing so well Chris I do see your point about yoga being very hard especially hatha yoga and bikram yoga but according to american council of fitness, american heart association I think they always recomend about 300 minutes of weight bearing exercise. I know a gentlemen about 93 years old always walking.We mostly tend to lead a very sedentary life I just wanted to up the exercise level so as we age we cope better with any disability which comes along.A titbit for today those who did upper extremity strength training exercises were better to cope with pneumonias if they got when they were older.
7/17- zumba
7/18- zumba
7/19-walking 40 minutes
Please do continue to supplement your 300 minutes exercises with the yoga/taichi .

scantrll

Sun 7/17: 7 min stairs/45 min walk @ 3.5 mph for 52 min total
Mon 7/18: 30 min jog @ 4.3 mph (also did yoga and weights today, but those don't count toward the 300 min cardio)
Tues 7/19: 50 min walk @ 3.7 mph (3.1 miles), 50 min Zumba (also did 113 sit-ups today and 30 min yoga)
Wed 7/20:
Thur 7/21:
Fri 7/22:
Sat 7/23:

Week Total: 182 out of 300 minutes

I am truly pooped after Zumba today! Our instructor kicked our butts and it was really warm in the room, but I kept with it and did everything I could. Its always a fun time!

jennmoore3

Real stairs. I wish I had a stair machine, I think it'd be easier! :laugh: I have a set of stairs in my house that have 16 steps. I counted each set I did and then multiplied it by 16. Yesterday I did 20 trips up so it was 20*16=320 stairs up total. But of course I had to get back down again, so it was 320 steps down. It really is a great burn if you need a quick way to burn some calories. Turn on some tunes and just go up and down for 10 minutes at your fastest speed.

Wow! That is so awesome! I will have to give that a try!

jennmoore3

Hello,

Just a note, I jog a handful of times a week. I ride my bike around the hills for :60 once or twice a week. On very rare occasions I'll do a set of weight lifting. BUT my Friday morning :90 min yoga class is the hardest workout I do all week. There is something to be said for engaging your core, balancing, etc. Not nearly as measurable as 200 calories on an elliptical, but for me I am certain it is an adequate equivalent. Just my humble experience.

I am not saying Yoga is bad, I am just not patient enough to do it. My Aunt teaches Tai Chi and some of my family do that. I am a hyper person. I need something to keep me on track. I am the person doing 3 things at once. lol

tigersword

^^ All the more reason to do some yoga.

littlemount

Gook morning folk wonderful sunshine walking outdoors will get a little of the much needed vitamin D.
Jen hope your achillis heal has healed , my daughter is a toe walker with a tight achillis tendon and I truly know the pain around the ankle.
Scantrll I am truly motivated by the exercise your doing I need to incorporate more steps in my daily routine.
7/17- zumba 45 minutes.
7/18- zumba 45 minutes
7/19- walking 45 minutes 3.0 mph
7/20- walking 30 minutes 3.0 mph , steps- 10 minutes
total- 175/300
my favorite mode exercise is walking outdoors I love getting vitamin d it is a instant mood elevator .
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liehs80

I'm a few days late but count me in. I need the 300 minute accountability to keep me motivated. And the 24 week goal is perfect. Right now the heat is so bad, it's easy to cut back but I need the training time, so this should work well. Thanks.

Joe

scantrll

Sun 7/17: 7 min stairs/45 min walk @ 3.5 mph for 52 min total
Mon 7/18: 30 min jog @ 4.3 mph (also did yoga and weights today, but those don't count toward the 300 min cardio)
Tues 7/19: 50 min walk @ 3.7 mph (3.1 miles), 50 min Zumba (also did 113 sit-ups today and 30 min yoga)
Wed 7/20: 30 min jog @ 4.3 mph (also did yoga and weights today, but those don't count toward the 300 min cardio)
Thur 7/21:
Fri 7/22:
Sat 7/23:

Week Total: 212 out of 300 minutes

Welcome Joe! The more the merrier on this quest.

How is everyone feeling today? Remember, we're working toward 300 minutes of Cardio a week, but don't forget to strength train. Its important for our over all well being to have solid muscles.

So last time I asked what's your favorite cardio exercise. This time, what's you LEAST favorite exercise? I personally hate doing stair work. Its evil, but I also know how good it is for my legs so I try and throw it in every now and again. How about you?

littlemount

7/18- zumba- 45 minutes
7/19 zumba- 45 min
7/20- walking- 45 min
7/21-walking-40 min/steps-10 min
7/22-zumba-45 minutes
My least favorite form of exercise is the elliptical it is hadr on my knees.
total -230/300
Still 2 more days to go to reach 300

scantrll

Sun 7/17: 7 min stairs/45 min walk @ 3.5 mph for 52 min total
Mon 7/18: 30 min jog @ 4.3 mph (also did yoga and weights today, but those don't count toward the 300 min cardio)
Tues 7/19: 50 min walk @ 3.7 mph (3.1 miles), 50 min Zumba (also did 113 sit-ups today and 30 min yoga)
Wed 7/20: 30 min jog @ 4.3 mph (also did yoga and weights today, but those don't count toward the 300 min cardio)
Thur 7/21: 30 min jog @ 4.3 mph, 45 min Zumba (also did 30 min yoga and 126 sit-ups)
Fri 7/22:
Sat 7/23:

Week Total: 287 out of 300 minutes

liehs80

Wednesday 7-21 Running 26 min. Biking 35 min. 61/300
Thursday 7-22 Circuit training 45 106/300

Two more days this week - doubt if I'll make 300 but I'll do what I can. Sunday starts another week. You asked about favorite and most disliked aerobic training: I love running, especially trail running. Doing steps is great also, but I have to be careful with the knee impact on the steps. I really dislike aerobics on fixed devices like treadmills and bikes - rather be moving but I do use them frequently. The temps here are supposed to drop a little for the next few days so it'll be easier outside. Take care everyone!

onehecticmom

Can I join the party... Hope I am only fashionably late... )

Anyway, so far this week

7/17- 105 minutes brisk walk
7/18- 58 minutes aerobics
7/19- 23 minutes strength training/ 20 minutes sit-ups & push ups/ 15 minutes aerobics (upper body class)
7/20- sick, no workout for me (
7/21- 58 minutes kettlebells class - weights, cardio, ab work, ect

total 279 out of 300

onehecticmom

I see several mention high temps... where is everyone from? I am in Iowa. Yesterday it was 99 with a heat index of 115. too hot for me.

onehecticmom

Adding todays info...

7/17- 105 minutes brisk walk
7/18- 58 minutes aerobics
7/19- 23 minutes strength training/ 20 minutes sit-ups & push ups/ 15 minutes aerobics (upper body class)
7/20- sick, no workout for me (
7/21- 58 minutes kettlebells class - weights, cardio, ab work, ect
7/22- 58 minutes lower body class - weights, cardio

total 337 out of 300

littlemount

Well started out to be a great day, I am currently in florida. so the heat is a little uncomfortable till the evening.
Onehecticmom nice to see you in this support group.We all have to help each other in this weightloss journey.
got 40 minutes of walking done today.
Another amazing discovery I love to shareI have some diabetic relatives with me.One of my uncles has had blood sugar running in 190 fasting for few weeks I have been research and doing my best to get if atleast in 150 range. He does take meds.
Yesterday while shopping with him he said one of my friends take zn for general immunity so get me zn
so there was a zn bottle for 50 mg,which i gave him 1 tab last night. Surprise suprise the am bs was 133. Now back to computer research I found out that zn helps amylin a protein in bs control max dose is 40 mg .
Now I am all excited will keep all of you posted.