Fitness Challenge for the Rest of Us

Week TWO is underway - how are you doing so far?  Did you earn your 7 APs for week one?

Please be sure to send me your BASELINE stats from week one - including any custom goals you want to have, as well as whether you want your progress PUBLIC or PRIVATE.  I have just 3 people so far - and you HAVE to give me the baselines for this to work.

Be sure to check out the FAQ page too - brand new, and being updated regularly!

It's not to late to join us!  Leave a comment on the guestbook - or contact me privately using the link on the "Contact Me" page.  And be sure to check out the BLOG! 

Do you have a perfect body?  Can you run a marathon in 3 hours?  Then this probably isn't for you.

This challenge is NOT a set training schedule.  It will NOT tell you how many crunches to do each day.  It will NOT tell you how many calories to eat.

Instead, the point of this challenge is to help you with your fitness goals - WHATEVER your shape, current fitness level, and goals might be!  We're here to support each other in getting MORE FIT.

The main point of the challenge is to have a series of mini tests of your fitness levels - so you can see improvements over time.  There will also be a blog with exercise thoughts, DVD reviews, and whatever else I'm feeling inspired to write.  (Guest bloggers welcome) 

Earn at least 7 APs per week (700 calories burned via exercise)

Self-administer the following easy tests and report back at least once every two weeks

• Flexibility - reach to your toes while standing.  How far do you get?
• Endurance - how long does it take you to walk or run a mile? 
• Speed - running or walking on a treadmill (no incline), how far can you go in 5 minutes?
• Strength 1 - number of crunches you can do in 60 seconds (just get your shoulders off the floor)
• Strength 2 - number of pushups (girly ok) you can do in 60 seconds
• Strength 3 - number of bicep curls at a set weight before muscle fatigue
• Strength 4 - number of tricep extension at a set weight before muscle fatigue

Can't commit too ALL the self-tests?  That's ok!  Want to track something extra, like steps per week or body fat percent?  I'll sure try to accomodate all requests!