| kttybrneyes
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hi I am so glad that this furom is back, not sure what happened but I am glad it is back I so missed it.
well i wanted to see if anyone wanted to do a january fitness challenge. we can start on january the 7th and end it february the 4th. it will be an indivual challenge. and we will post our points weekly. i know this is short notice but it will be fun! well if you are interested just start posting on monday. we will weigh in and post it, and will not have to post our loss till end of challenge. if you have any ideas for challenge let me know. well good luck everyone .
this is the challenge: I used kjaceyma's challenge forum. thanks
The REQUIREMENTS for this challenge include:
1. Minimum of four (4) cardio sessions per week. These must last at least 30 minutes each. Examples: running/walking/jogging, cycling, elliptical machine, sports, etc etc. Each completed workout will earn you 5 points - total of 20 requirement points possible for cardio workouts per week.
2. Minimum of two (2) strength training sessions per week. These must last at least 15 minutes each. Examples: weight machines, free weights, target area work (ab, butt, leg, arm), lunges, squats, etc etc - and I'd say yoga because it feels like strength work to me! Each completed strength session will earn you 5 points - total of 10 points possible for strength training per week.
3. At LEAST 64 ounces of water per day. (I drink 32 in the morning, 32 in the afternoon, and at least another 20-30 in the evening - just pace yourself and you can do it). Every day you drink all your water you will earn 2 points - total of 14 points possible for water consumption.
4. Set 2-3 weekly goals. Please be mindful that goals may not echo actual challenge requirements. Examples: try a new recipe, each beachy 6/7 days, etc. You can repeat some previously stated goals if necessary, but be creative - it's a great way to recharge yourself at the beginning of each week and possibly focus on new areas of this WOE (way-of-eating). You'll get 5 points for every goal you meet each week for a total of 15 goal points possible.
The BONUSES for this challenge include:
1. You get 3 points for each additional 30+ minute cardio workout you do. You can work out 5-7 days a week for an added 5-15 points, or double up on a particular day [e.g. get up and go running for 45 min. in the morning, and then go for a 30 minute walk in the evening].
2. You get 4 points for each additional strength workout per week (because I think strength training can be undervalued but it is actually extremely important - a toned body burns more calories at rest!). This must be a session on a different day. 15 more minutes of more sets and more reps don't count, because the benefits of weight training start to drop off at this point.
3. You get 2 points for trying a new form of exercise. Get on the ol' bike in the garage, try a new workout class at the gym, buy a new workout DVD, whatever. Finding new workouts challenges your body and helps you find lifetime activities you enjoy!
4. You'll get 5 points for any cardio workout that lasts longer than 90 minutes. The extra push really challenges your body and burns the fat, so get out there and keep going!
End of Challenge Weigh-In Requirement:
Format for posting:
At the beginning of the week, you should post your results for the past week and your goals for the next week. A sample results post would look something like this:
Week 1:
REQUIREMENTS:
Cardio: __workouts @ 5 points each = __points
Strength:__ workouts @ 5 points each = __ points
Water: __/7 days @ 2 points each = __ points
Goals: Met __/3 goals @ 5 points each = __ points
TOTAL REQUIREMENT POINTS: __ POINTS
BONUSES:
Additional cardio: __ @ 3 points each = __ points
Additional strength: __ @ 4 points each = __ points
Trying a different exercise: __ @ 2 points each = __ points
Workouts over 90 minutes: __ @ 5 points each = __ points
15-minute+ stretch: __ @ 2 points each = __ points
TOTAL BONUS POINTS: __ POINTS
TOTAL POINTS: ___points
WEEKLY GOALS:
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Tue Jan 01, 2008 7:45 am |
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| packerprincess
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I'll join you. I need a good physical challenge. I'm doing one on TOB (Nessa's) too, but I really need something to get me moving down the scale again.
Thanks for posting this! |
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Tue Jan 01, 2008 11:09 pm |
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| otter70
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I'll do it
I have to think about some goals for the week
Otter |
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Wed Jan 02, 2008 12:47 pm |
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| kttybrneyes
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| alright! lets do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Wed Jan 02, 2008 6:44 pm |
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| lifetime yo-yo
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| It's a challenge just reading the posting - I'm exhausted!!! |
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Wed Jan 02, 2008 6:58 pm |
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| AngelsBeWithMe
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| I am ready to join as well. This will give me motivation to actually workout and exercise. I just quit smoking and have been smoke free for almost 2 weeks, so I am ready to start my healthy living journey. :lol: |
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Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:27 pm |
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| wileybosco
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| I'm in! |
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Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:38 pm |
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| judaya
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I'm happy that I can finally get to this forum again!
I'm in too :-) I need to get back to exercising regularly and this will keep me accountable. |
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Sat Jan 05, 2008 3:20 am |
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| LuuCkyJaa
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I'm in. Will post my goals for the week and more about me later.
Regards,
James from the Bronx |
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Mon Jan 07, 2008 6:06 pm |
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