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Fitness for All March Madness: 31-Day Walking Challenge

It’s officially March Madness season, so why not kick off this month with a 31-day Walking Challenge? This challenge can be done by itself or in addition to other exercises or workouts that you currently do each day. 

Happy Walking! 

Day 1: Walk 1 mile

Day 2: Walk 1 mile

Day 3: Walk 1 mile

Day 4: OFF

Day 5: Walk 1 mile

Day 6: Walk 1 mile

Day 7: Walk 1 mile

Day 8: OFF

Day 9: Walk 1.5 miles

Day 10: Walk 1.5 miles

Day 11: Walk 1.5 miles

Day 12: OFF

Day 13: Walk 1.5 miles

Day 14: Walk 1.5 miles

Day 15: Walk 2 miles

Day 16: OFF

Day 17: Walk 2 miles

Day 18: Walk 2 miles

Day 19: Walk 2 miles

Day 20: OFF

Day 21: Walk 2 miles

Day 22: Walk 2.5 miles

Day 23: Walk 2.5 miles

Day 24: OFF

Day 25: Walk 2.5 miles

Day 26: Walk 2.5 miles

Day 27: Walk 2.5 miles

Day 28: OFF

Day 29: Walk 3 miles

Day 30: Walk 3 miles

Day 31: Walk 3 miles

Fitness for All Lose the Love Handles: February Fitness Challenge

Days 1- 18 do 2 sets each

Days 19- 28 do 3 sets each

February 1: 5 side plank crunch (each side), 5 Russian twist, 8 bicycle crunch

February 2: 5 side plank crunch (each side), 5 Russian twist, 10 bicycle crunch

February 3: 7 side plank crunch (each side), 7 Russian twist, 10 bicycle crunch

February 4: 7 side plank crunch (each side), 7 Russian twist, 12 bicycle crunch

February 5: REST

February 6: 8 side plank crunch (each side), 8 Russian twist, 12 bicycle crunch

February 7: 10 side plank crunch (each side), 10 Russian twist, 15 bicycle crunch

February 8: 10 side plank crunch (each side), 10 Russian twist, 15 bicycle crunch

February 9: 12 side plank crunch (each side), 12 Russian twist, 15 bicycle crunch

February 10: REST

February 11: 12 side plank crunch (each side), 12 Russian twist, 17 bicycle crunch

February 12: 14 side plank crunch (each side), 14 Russian twist, 18 bicycle crunch

February 13: 14 side plank crunch (each side), 14 Russian twist, 20 bicycle crunch

February 14: 15 side plank crunch (each side), 15 Russian twist, 20 bicycle crunch

February 15: REST

February 16: 10 side plank crunch (each side), 10 Russian twist, 15 bicycle crunch

February 17: 12 side plank crunch (each side), 12 Russian twist, 18 bicycle crunch

February 18: 14 side plank crunch (each side), 14 Russian twist, 18 bicycle crunch

February 19: 14 side plank crunch (each side), 14 Russian twist, 18 bicycle crunch

February 20: REST

February 21: 14 side plank crunch (each side), 14 Russian twist, 20 bicycle crunch

February 22: 15 side plank crunch (each side), 15 Russian twist, 20 bicycle crunch

February 23: 18 side plank crunch (each side), 18 Russian twist, 22 bicycle crunch

February 24: 18 side plank crunch (each side), 18 Russian twist, 22 bicycle crunch

February 25: REST

February 26: 20 side plank crunch (each side), 20 Russian twist, 24 bicycle crunch

February 27: 20 side plank crunch (each side), 20 Russian twist, 24 bicycle crunch

February 28: 22 side plank crunch (each side), 22 Russian twist, 25 bicycle crunch

Beat the Winter Blah: January Fitness Challenge

This 31-day challenge is a great way to beat the winter blues and stay motivated during the long, cold January. 

Day 1: 25 squats

Day 2: 10 burpees

Day 3: 30-second plank

Day 4: 10 push-ups

Day 5: 1-mile walk

Day 6: 25 walking lunges

Day 7: 30-second bridge

Day 8: 20 donkey kicks

Day 9: 50 high knees

Day 10: 2-mile walk

Day 11: 15 burpees

Day 12: 15 push-ups

Day 13: 150 jumping jacks

Day 14: 45-second plank

Day 15: 50 jump squats

Day 16: 30 jump lunges

Day 17: 45-second bridge

Day 18: 30 donkey kicks

Day 19: 20 push-ups

Day 20: 3-mile walk

Day 21: 60-second plank

Day 22: 20 single leg bridges

Day 23: 150 skiers

Day 24: 40 walking lunges

Day 25: 50 squats

Day 26: 20 burpees

Day 27: 60-second bridge

Day 28: 100 high knees

Day 29: 25 push-ups

Day 30: 75-second plank

Day 31: REST

Fitness for All “12 Days of Fitmas” – Part I

This month we celebrate “Fitmas” to the tune of the popular holiday song, “The 12 Days of Christmas.” A quick Google search can help you if you are not familiar with a particular exercise.

We wish you a Merry Fitmas and a Happy New Year! 

On the 1^st  Day of Fitmas my trainer gave to me a push up on a Bosu ball. 

On the 2^nd Day of Fitmas my trainer gave to me 2 jumping jacks and a push up on a Bosu ball.

On the 3^rd  Day of Fitmas my trainer gave to me 3 bicep curls, 2 jumping jacks and a push up on a Bosu ball. 

On the 4^th Day of Fitmas my trainer gave to me 4 mountain climbers, 3 bicep curls, 2 jumping jacks and a push up on a Bosu ball. 

On the 5^th Day of Fitmas my trainer gave to me 5 kettle ball swings, 4 mountain climbers, 3 bicep curls, 2 jumping jacks and a push up on a Bosu ball.

On the 6^th Day of Fitmas my trainer gave to me 6 single arm rows, 5 kettle ball swings, 4 mountain climbers, 3 bicep curls, 2 jumping jacks and a push up on a Bosu ball.

Continued in Part II…