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A thread that is all about challenging yourself to do simple exercises – but with long-term commitment. For example: do a short walk every day for 30 days in a row. In this thread, the moderator and the community will suggest simple challenges, and will share their experience in meeting them.
What a really cool idea! I just started jogging again. In addition to jogging, I do 1 set of 10 jumping jacks on Sundays, 2 sets of 10 on Mondays, etc. and end up with 70 jump jacks on Saturdays. Fridays and Saturdays are brutal, but it’s awesome being able to do it!
Awesome! What’s really cool is that those “brutal” workouts will get easier and easier as you keep doing them.
My fitness challenge is to do sit ups everyday. I started on the 1st of this month, June, so I am hoping to keep it up for at least six months. I have notice that my stomach is getting a little flabby and I want to correct this. So far I have done 100 a day but its starting to hurt…grrrr!!! I can do it
I decided to work on my upper arms and abs and since last week I’ve been doing push ups and sit ups. I’ve never thought to make it a challenge, but why not – I will try to do something like Clay.
I’ll start with 2 daily sets of 10 push ups and 20 sit ups this week, 3 sets next week, and so on…My summer fitness challenge is to swim at least three times a week my family has a in ground pool and I think it would be a great way for me to lose a few more of these pounds I am trying to shed.
Definitely! I’m swimming myself, and I can tell you that I found three times a week to be perfect. You are lucky to have a ground pool. My challenge is to go to the pool three times a week, every week. Unfortunately, sometimes it’s difficult to fit it in my schedule, but I’ll do my best.
I almost wished I had not read this thread…I hate being challenged with things that are physically stressful that are not fun…OK…I really do need to do the sit up’s my tummy is speaking to me loud and clear…Thanks for the challenge…LOL…Howie
What about a person with fibromyalgia? I have had it since 1995 and I still can’t figure out my challenge. I either over do it or don’t do it at all because I’m resting from over doing it. What so you suggest?
A major advantage of the Trim Down Club is that it is geared toward supporting prevention of inflammatory processes in the body. As for the exercise, we suggest to work your way up gradually in increments of 5 minutes of actual every 1-2 weeks, and be more attentive to signals that you are reaching your limit. After to reach 1 hour a day, you might think about increasing intensity, again, being very focused on signals. Before any exercise, do engage in warm up moves, and following the exercise, cool-down moves. Do you have a way of getting regular massages and/or acupuncture? Also a big plus.
To all with specific medical conditions – a gentle reminder to consult with your primary and/or specialist healthcare provider regarding involvement in a diet/exercise program.
i have a bad back and sometime walking across the room can cause dicomfort. what kind of excercises would you suggest. i know i need to do something.
If you have a bad back, hopefully you are receiving care or follow-up from a healthcare professional. Without knowing the nature or exact location of your pain/weakness, I am posting the following general recommendations for exercises with a “bad back”:
1. Water aerobics
2. Walking with supportive shoes (perhaps consult with someone on this)
3. Pilates with an instructor (starting alone or even with just a video/DVD is not recommended)My fitness challenge is to get up 5am in the morning and go to gym. I do this 3 to 4 times a week. Usually stay 1 hour at the gym. I was told, its better to start your day with a nice workout before starting your day. Helps boost your metabolism!!
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