🧘🏼‍♂️🤾🏻‍♀️Getting Sweaty Again: The 3rd Circuit 🚴🏼‍♂️🏋🏼‍♀️

[Cat]

https://imgur.com/a/yeoaS4a

I love this picture!! That path looks so fun and full of adventure

From my walk/swim today:

https://imgur.com/a/X4e7OwC

 

[Cogan]

I love this picture!! That path looks so fun and full of adventure

From my walk/swim today:

https://imgur.com/a/X4e7OwC

That is a beautiful view! And the sea is nice as well.....

 

[Radiantcurves87]

From my walk/swim today:

https://imgur.com/a/X4e7OwC

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Wow!! Just beautiful!! And now it is making me want to go to the beach.

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

I love this picture!! That path looks so fun and full of adventure

From my walk/swim today:

https://imgur.com/a/X4e7OwC

I LOVE this

 

[mortis]

22 miles on the bike yesterday, Then pool in the afternoon.

 

[HoneyMeadows]

Managed to walk a couple of miles yesterday. I just need to work exercise into my day after work, which is something I've always struggled with

 

[HoneyMeadows]

Putting this here for accountability:

Ready to go swimming after dinner!

 

[DeerTrace118]

Putting this here for accountability:

Ready to go swimming after dinner!

Well then, let us know how it goes! Have fun

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

Putting this here for accountability:

Ready to go swimming after dinner!

Yes! This is exactly what this thread is for. Accountability, support, ideas, and keeping it fresh.

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

Ok tomorrow is August 1st and the start of the August challenge! The calendar is under construction so there’s still time to submit any last minute suggestions.

Be sure to check back here tomorrow!

 

[HoneyMeadows]

Putting this here for accountability:

Ready to go swimming after dinner!

I did it!! 25mins =

 

[jason28053]

I did it!! 25mins =

Good work

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

Good Morning, Sweaters!​

Wakey wakey! It is August 1st, and that means taking the first of 31 steps towards your fitness goals!

Also, for those of you who are newish to this thread, the term Sweaters sort of evolved over time, and while it’s a unique title, it’s one to wear as a badge of honor! Be proud! And get sweaty!

So, where do we begin?
Well, we need to start with a firm foundation. Without one, when that motivation lags, we won’t have much to lean on.

Therefore, on Day 1, we are going to SET OUR GOALS.
Goal setting has different components. Goals need to be thought out, and what better way to organize your thoughts than a chart to help you work through your goal?? (Damn I love a good chart, don’t you?) I found this one online, but there are tons of others if this one doesn’t do it for you.

Now…this is important, so listen up…your goal will be the backbone of your August Challenge. You will build this month exactly how you want to, to serve your goals. The daily activities provided here will act as a motivation boost for you. If you’re getting bored or if you just need a kick in the butt, look no further! We will all help each other maintain that motivation. But the goal you set will be the basic workout each day.

Suggested for your Goal:
~ Daily step count (10,000 steps equals about 5 miles/8 km). Adjust that to work for YOU. Do you have a job where you walk a lot? Make a more advantageous stance here. Are you just starting out or do you not have a lot of opportunity to get out and walk? Maybe set a less rigorous goal.

~ Number of workouts per week. Do you want to exercise 3x a week? More often? What will those days look like? Will you mix in cardio, strength training, etc? These are things to think about today as you set your goal.

Also, if you are recovering from an injury, or this is truly day 1 for you, start slow. The real prize here is to establish some sort of habit to build on.

** I am not a personal trainer. I am not any sort of fitness guru. I do not have anything other than time and motivation to start this thread. I’m an everyday woman who just likes a fitness community, so do not take what I say as professional advice. You’re responsible for doing the research and to hone this challenge to work and to be safe for you. **

Here is this week’s SWEATER’s AUGUST CHALLENGE calendar. I will update it weekly. However- school is starting soon. I am a teacher. Therefore it is hell-month for me starting very soon. So, that is why your personal goal needs to be the foundation of your workout because I may not be able to check in every day. Please feel welcomed to post advice or suggestions- this is for all of us. I’m leaning on you all too!




Enjoy! And message me with more ideas and I will put them on the calendar. I have not added all the ideas I’ve received yet— I just wanted to get this up and running first.

 

[AveryElle]

My goal is to lose the weight I have gained while on some temporary medicine. Yay.

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

Good start, @AveryElle. Glad you’re here

Yes, I forgot to add, please post your goals or share whatever you’d like about your fitness journey here! We will all benefit from your participation.

 

[Cat]

I had a partial achilles tendon rupture in March, which naturally made me unable to train.
(Not helping, that it took me more than a month to see the doctor...)

Running, speed rope jumping.. all the fun exercises are on hold for now.

And.. having eaten the same amount of food, as when I used to train intensively.. I feel those extra kg!

My goal:

Toning up, finding my rhythm once again.
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[Love_Is_Blonde]

I had a partial achilles tendon rupture in March, which naturally made me unable to train.
(Not helping, that it took me more than a month to see the doctor...)

Running, speed rope jumping.. all the fun exercises are on hold for now.

And.. having eaten the same amount of food, as when I used to train intensively.. I feel those extra kg!

My goal:

Toning up, finding my rhythm once again.
​

Thank you for sharing, @Cat

I look forward to working out with you!

 

[Lmizzler]

I want to do some sort of focused exercise for at least 30 minutes 3-4 times each week. (And me coaching the soccer team everyday doesn’t count).
It will be a mix of cardio, and a little strength training and body weight exercises.
I had a good routine and habit going but I’ve let that fall off and would like to tone back up a little again!

 

[Indie]

I want to do some sort of focused exercise for at least 30 minutes 3-4 times each week. (And me coaching the soccer team everyday doesn’t count).
It will be a mix of cardio, and a little strength training and body weight exercises.
I had a good routine and habit going but I’ve let that fall off and would like to tone back up a little again!

*cough* naked burpees *cough*

 

[sallysparrow23]

My goal is to tone my mid section and also hone in on my diet to lose ten pounds that I've been battling with for months. I've been yo-yoing with weight gain/loss of these pounds and just need to stick with it. So, while I'm more focused on toning with my exercise, I am going to be doing more self-reflection and mindfulness to lose the pounds.

Next week I'll be traveling and will be doing a lot mountain trail hiking. It's funny, I tend to lose weight on vacation rather than gain because I'm way more active on trips. Water intake, healthy foods, and mountain air are going to get my goal reaching off to a great start!

I love this challenge SB! Thanks for being such a positive motivator!

Good luck to everyone and your goals this month .

 

[DeerTrace118]

Thank you @Love_Is_Blonde for doing this!!!

August Goals:

Hit my step goal each day

Hit my PR by the end of the month on bench, deadlift & squat

Get to 13% bf

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

Thank you @Love_Is_Blonde for doing this!!!

August Goals:

Hit my step goal each day

Hit my PR by the end of the month on bench, deadlift & squat

Get to 13% bf

Thanks for the great idea!

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

My Goal:

Walk/run before work 3x a week and once on the weekends. I’m shooting for 4,000 steps before work because I think I can get the other 6,000 throughout the day. But I don’t think I’ll be able to consistently get all 10,000 if I haven’t started before I leave for work in the morning.

At the end of the morning step goal, alternate a quick arms and legs strength training and always add in some core.

So, adding all of this before work will require me to get up at 5:30 at the latest. That will be an adjustment.

 

[NRJLIVES4ever]

My goal:

Hit the gym three times a week, which will consist of 20-30 minutes of cardio and work with weights.

Also continue to eat better.

 

[AveryElle]

*cough* naked burpees *cough*

There are certain things that, when done naked, are not sexy at all. There’s a Seinfeld episode about it. Naked burpees is up there. Floppy flop.