So last week's challenge was about food and this week is going to be about exercise. I thought about using the challenge that the official wellness challenge did this week but have decided on something else instead that we did a couple challenges ago and really helped me in my exercise habits. Now I'm pretty sure some of you do this already so this next week will be easy for you.
The bonus challenge will be to do 3 days of aerobic exercise and 2 days of strength exercise. Also, as part of this challenge you CANNOT do the same exercise / workout two days in a row.
Now, you might be asking what can I do for strength exercise besides the weight machine or free weights. Here are a few ideas. Pilates and yoga are great strength exercises. If you have Netflix they have workout videos up there and I know you can get yoga and aerobic workouts at byutv.com. Brainstorm with your team to discover what you can do to vary and liven up your exercise. Other ideas are yard work (raking, hoeing, shoveling all take muscles), rock climbing, house work, etc.
Make sure to check out the exercise website on the left sidebar. This is your chance to get out of the rut you might be in for your exercise. It will also mean that I have to do something besides walk Thor :)
You will still get your regular points for exercise but you will get 6 bonus points each day if you vary your routine.
And finally for your journal entry this week. Answer this question for 5 points: What was the turning point in your life that led you to gain weight (or made you have a lackadaisical attitude about health)?
So as a points breakdown, mix up your exercise = 30 points and journal entry = 5 points for a total of 35 points.
Good luck teams!! Those bonus points can really make a difference.
I almost forgot the journal entry so I changed it up a bit...make sure to read it again :)
ReplyDeleteSo where does this put swimming? Is it a strength exercise? And since I have already been swimming, does that not count as varying the exercise?
ReplyDeleteI think you could count it as both (as you can for a lot of exercise) but that is my idea. What does everyone else think? I think what I want here is to make variety so as long as you do that 2 or 3 times next week and do something else the other days that is fine.
ReplyDeleteI think swimming is both, along with alot of stuff. But I think you should do something else, whether it's strength or cardio, the next day. Just my opinion. :)
ReplyDeleteYep Cindy, that was my thinking in doing this. Do not do the same workout 2 days in a row. Mix it up. It should be fun :)
ReplyDeleteI will try to add Tae Bo and Yoga/Pilates to my schedule. It is hard to vary as I work such long hours and have to do the same thing pretty much every day. I can't promise I'll have the strength at the end of the day though - and I am too sore in the morning until my shower to do it then. (the fibromyalgia)
ReplyDeleteThis is Laura's question. She's still trying to figure out how to post things herself... Ok, so let me get this straight. Hypothetically, I could go running Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and lift weights Tuesday and Thursday... Is that correct??
ReplyDeleteLaura...yes that is correct. Or just do a different workout than the day before but make sure you get 2 strength workouts in a week. Hope you can figure out how to get on and post yourself soon. Let me know if I can help in any way.
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