Readers’ Workouts — November 6
Welcome to Readers’ Workouts where readers prove we can move. Join us as we share our exercise stories and find companions for the fitness journey.
I met my October goal of 1600 minutes with about 2 hours to spare, finishing with a late-night yoga session on Halloween. I’m doing much better this month. My exercise goal for November is 1600 minutes including 15 DVD workouts that feature strength-training.
I got a boost for that last bit when @TriniCapini (aka Trish of Love, Laughter, and a Touch of Insanity) organized 30 Day Shred buddies on Twitter. Now joined by @kristiluvsbooks (of Kristi Loves Books) and @MsBookish (Belle Wong of msbookish.com), we’re encouraging each other to work out with Jillian Michaels. I’m right on track to complete 30 Day Shred on each odd day in November. I’m already feeling some improvement in my muscles.
That workout is only 20 minutes, which isn’t enough to keep me on track for 1600 minutes, so I’ve made it the centerpiece of a longer workout that begins with a short class on my Wii from Zumba 2 and ends with one of my Qi Gong DVDs. I’m having more fun with exercise than I’ve had in quite awhile. All it takes is one Wii game, two DVDs, and Twitter buddies! Nothing like complexity to improve a workout.
On the even days, I’ve been working in the yard, adding to my exercise minutes so I’m well ahead of schedule.
How is your exercise so far this month? Tell us about your successes and challenges. Grab the logo, post on your blog, and link to that post in the link list below. Or, join us in the comments. Be sure to visit the other participants so we can cheer each other.
Good luck on the Shred! I didn’t get much out of that workout myself, sadly.
This week’s plan:
– 1 hour gym workout including cardio, weights, and ballet barre, Monday/Wednesday/Friday
– several hours’ walking around the Royal Agricultural Fair on the weekend
Gotta stay on top of the workouts so I don’t feel like I can’t partake of (a sensible amount of) upcoming holiday treats!
Great plan! I think it’s so helpful to go into the holiday season with healthy habits already in place.
Participating on Twitter with everyone has been so much fun, Joy! I find I’m extra motivated because I know everyone else is doing the same and rooting for me, as well. The most difficult thing about doing the Shred for me is finding a time when I have a bit of privacy (there’s not a great deal of extra space in our condo!), but so far it’s worked out well. I just have to be flexible enough to decide, almost last minute, “hey! everyone’s gone. I should do the Shred”.
I’m finding the Twitter buddies extra motivating, too!
One of the nice things about Shred is it takes so little space. Although, I substitute dance moves for jumps, so I need a little more. I usually put the DVD in my computer where I have a more private space set up for myself instead of the TV where it’s right in the middle of everything.
I’ve never participated in a group thing on Twitter. Not to familiar with how to do anything other than Tweet.
It has indeed been a lot of fun doing Shred with everyone! I’m battling a cold or sinus infection so I’m afraid of what it’ll do over the next couple of days but I’m going to try to power through it. I do wish that the DVD was a little longer, though–I wasn’t quite as fatigued after last night’s workout as I was the first one so I know I’ll need to supplement it starting soon (in addition to the running I’m doing) but I think it’s a great place to get started. Thanks for all of the enthusiasm Joy! It certainly makes a big difference.