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Structured Exercise Challenge (Round 1)

lexbubbles

Ding ding ding!

Right, all those who expressed interest in the structured challenge (note: this is NOT the 'set your own challenges' one, this is the 'minutes of activity with bonus rounds' one. Although if you want to aim for something else in addition to hitting these goals here then go for it, bud) let's get this show on the road!

Bonus rounds are not compulsory, but obviously getting them done is better than... not... doing that.

I'll start off a little slower than I did with the Christmas group since there's more of us and I don't know where we're all at, although if it's *too* easy for everyone I'll bump it back up again.

SO HERE'S THE DEAL.

From Thur Jan 1 through Wed Jan 7 inclusive

120 minutes of exercise. Whenever, wherever, however you like*
Bonus round: do 5 jumping jacks & 5 squats each day. Bodyweight squats are a-ok. Add weight if you can.

That's it. Report back here with what you've done and how you're getting on.

Ok I'll start
01/01: 15 minute walk. Squats (w/2x10lb dumbbells) and jumping jacks (w/2x5lb dumbbells).

Total: 15
To goal: 105

OK GO GO GO HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY GO FORTH AND KICK BUTT

*Again, if everyone finds hitting this target easy because we're all totally awesome at this then I'll bump it up next time.

Edit: thanks to Zx14chick for the squats/jumping jacks/etc idea

Replies

mrsKOrtiz

mrsKOrtiz wrote: »

1/1= none
1/2=
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Minutes left required=120
Total of minutes for the week=

Ratches

Jan 1- 60 minutes of strength training
Jan 2-
Jan 3-
Jan 4-
Jan 5-
Jan 6-
Jan 7-

Great start everyone

Emi1974

Jan 1 - Leslie Sanson 3 mile walk 42 minutes
Jan 2 - 30 minute walk
Jan 3 -
Jan 4 -
Jan 5 -
Jan 6 -
Jan 7 -

I like a little challenge

joannevee2015

1/1- 60 minute walk (5k)
1/2- 60 minute walk (5k)+ 20 body squats
1/3-
1/4-
1/5-
1/6-
1/7-

lexbubbles

lexbubbles wrote: »

01/01: 15 minute walk. Squats (w/2x10lb dumbbells) and jumping jacks (w/2x5lb dumbbells).

02/01: 31 min run (3 miles), weighted squats+JJ

Total: 46
To goal: 74

Everyone's doing great! Go team!

2CABetterMe

Jan 1 - 15 minutes
Jan 2 - 20 minutes
Bonus: 5 Jumping Jacks & 5 Squats (haven't done these in years & feeling it)
Total: 35
To goal: 85

missjamil

1/7=25 mins mix of dance workouts and skipping +10 squats
2/7=
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7/7=

evolution328

1/2 - 45 minutes on the elliptical

75 minutes to go

Arbelina

1/1=ups, celebrated too long

1/2=31 minutes running, 10 jumping jacks + 10 squats
1/3=
1/4=
1/5=
1/6=
1/7=

Minutes left required=89 minutes to go
Total of minutes for the week=31

doitnow1218

1/1 - 90 minutes elliptical, 10jj & 10 squats (no weights).
1/2 - 87 minutes elliptical,10 jj & 10 squats (no weights).

IowaJen1979

I didn't do ANYTHING yesterday! So lazy! This morning I ran for 37 minutes on the treadmill. I'm going to double up on jacks and squats since I missed them yesterday.

TracyeS4

Thedutchesss wrote: »

Well this is all working days (Friday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) 15 min walk to station and 15 min walk back home so 120 in total. But I do not really feel like I am working out though. Maybe I ought to try the squat thingy's

You could turn that walk into a run, also.

dianemcan

Jan 1 - nothing
Jan 2 - 11 minute walk 5 jumping jacks 5 squats
Jan 3 -
Jan 4 -
Jan 5 -
Jan 6 -
Jan 7 -

Total minutes done - 11
Minutes left - 109

NeloBelo

oops, I am just seeing this. Will start the JJ and squats tomorrow. So here is mine.
1/1= 40 mins running
1/2= 60 mins walking
1/3=
1/4=
1/5=
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1/7=

Minutes left to go=20

mrsKOrtiz

mrsKOrtiz wrote: »

mrsKOrtiz wrote: »

1/1= none
1/2=75 minutes
1/3=
1/4=
1/5=
1/6=
1/7=

Minutes left required=45
Total of minutes for the week=

jeanners98

1/1: 40 minutes of walking!
1/2: 40 minutes running at 6ish miles per hour

Total: 80
To Go: 40

frazz007

1/1=lolling about in PJs
1/2=20 minute walk, 5 JJ, 2 squats. No weights
1/3=
1/4=
1/5=
1/6=
1/7=

Minutes left required=100
Total of minutes for the week=20

jenlaw71

1/1 = issues at home prevented a workout
1/2 =
1/3 =
1/4 =
1/5 =
1/6 =
1/7 =

performfully

1/1= 45 minutes cardio, with squats + jacks in it!
1/2= 25 minutes cardio, 25 minutes cardio/legs, too many squats + 5 extra JJ
1/3=
1/4=
1/5=
1/6=
1/7=

Minutes left required= 25
Total of minutes for the week= 95/120

Oceanbrees

Jan 1- 60 min up hill hike for 1 mile. Completed 2 mile hike with a total of 10k steps on fitbit.
Jan 2-
Jan 3-
Jan 4-
Jan 5-
Jan 6-
Jan 7-

roxilegend

1/2 - 15 minute cardio +10 JJ/Squats
1/3 -
1/4 -
1/5 -
1/6 -
1/7 -

Time to go: 105 mins.

I'm just starting out, so please don't laugh at my poor 15 minutes! It's 15 more than yesterday. I'm also tracking steps with a fitbit, so that's a plus.

Lilymay2

Oh great - forgot to do the jumping jacks and squats - best put a very large sticky note on the cupboard - better yet a timer on my phone.
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Jan 1 - walked 2 miles
Jan 2 - walked 2 miles .... trudging through the snow, me and my black lab......lol

purplenails

Did 48 minutes of upper body arms core followed by cardio today.
72 to go.

hessad01

1/1: 30 minute walk
1/2: 60 minute interval class plus squats and jumping jacks

Total minutes: 90/120

30 minutes left

obscuremusicreference

Jan 1: 1/2 hour calisthenics (squats and jumping jacks in there), 30 minutes Wii.

Bonus round: 10 squats with 2X5 dumbbells.

Jan 2: 30 minutes Wii. 45 minutes walking.

Bonus Round: 5 squats with 2X10 dumbbells, 8 jumping jacks

135/120

azkunk

1/1- 45 minute walk (1.98 miles); J+J 7 minute workout
1/2- 49 minutes (2.37 miles)
1/3-
1/4-
1/5-
1/6-
1/7-

Total: 101/ 120
Total Miles: 4.35

sarieth05

Didn't see this post yesterday so first bonus round was missed for jumping jacks/squats, so I'll double up today.

1/1 = 60 minutes walk/run
1/2 = 40 minutes walk/run + 10 jumping jacks/10 squats
1/3 =
1/4 =
1/5 =
1/6 =
1/7 =

Total of minutes for the week = 100/120

scrapbookingtm

1/1= 47 min jogging 8 min brisk walk 5 jumping jacks 5 squats
1/2=60 min aerobic step, 32 min bike, 45 min mod pace 10 JJ, 10 squats

total 192

Emi1974

Jan 1 - Leslie Sanson 3 mile walk 42 minutes
Jan 2 - 30 minute walk
Jan 3 - Leslie Sanson 3 mile walk 42 minutes
Jan 4 -
Jan 5 -
Jan 6 -
Jan 7 -

I like a little challenge

MsLadyPirate

1/1- 45 minute dance class
1/2- 60 minutes water aerobics 10 squats 10 jacks
1/3
1/4
1/5
1/6
1/7

Total: 105 To Goal: 15