Exercise Articles
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 1st Day of Fitmas my trainer gave to me a push up on a Bosu ball.
On the 2nd Day of Fitmas my trainer gave to me 2 jumping jacks and a push up on a Bosu ball.
On the 3rd Day of Fitmas my trainer gave to me 3 bicep curls, 2 jumping jacks and a push up on a Bosu ball.
On the 4th 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 5th 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 6th 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…