Week 3 CHECK IN!!!!!!!!!

Week 3 = June 14 - June 20

It's the time you've all been waiting for. Your chance to brag about how great you have been doing in the exercise challenge. Time to strut your stuff and toot your own horn.
So how did you do?

Arm/Leg challenge - did you do the complete routine all 3 days/times?
Did you focus on arms legs or both?
How many days did you exercise?
How many cardio minutes did you do?
What exercises did you do?
How many calories did you burn?
If you are doing WW, how many APs did you earn?
Have you found that the cardio challenge is hard or easy to keep up with?
Have you found that the arm/leg challenge is hard or easy to keep up with?

Anything else you'd like to add?
Please be sure to check in using Mr Linky.


So far Manuela is kicking our butts, AGAIN!! (update to come) Great job!!! What's your secret? Help us out here :)

Week 2 CHECK IN!!!!!!!!!

Week 2 = June 7 - June 13

It's the time you've all been waiting for. Your chance to brag about how great you have been doing in the exercise challenge. Time to strut your stuff and toot your own horn.
So how did you do?

Arm/Leg challenge - did you do the complete routine all 3 days/times?
Did you focus on arms legs or both?
How many days did you exercise?
How many cardio minutes did you do?
What exercises did you do?
How many calories did you burn?
If you are doing WW, how many APs did you earn?
Have you found that the cardio challenge is hard or easy to keep up with?
Have you found that the arm/leg challenge is hard or easy to keep up with?

Anything else you'd like to add?
Please be sure to check in using Mr Linky.


Here is an updated update from week 1. I received a few of the missing numbers and wanted tp update it (click on image to enlarge). So far Manuela is kicking our butts! Great job!!!

Exercise Challenge Week 1 in Review

Sorry for the late review, this have been a little off but they are getting back on track.

Looks like we lost a few people during the first week. Hopefully they will check in this week. I haven't figured out how to transfer the video from my camcorder to teh computer yet so I really hope my descriptions of the exercises from dance class make sense.

Keep moving and getting those cardio minutes! :) Don't forget to check in this Friday for week 2. The weeks run from Saturday to Friday. Keep up the great work everyone! (click on image to enlarge)

Week 1 CHECK IN!!!!!!!!!

Week 1 = June 1 - June 6
Sorry for the late post, it's been one of those days. I promise all future check-ins will be posted early on Friday morning PST.

It's the time you've all been waiting for. Your chance to brag about how great you have been doing in the exercise challenge. Time to strut your stuff and toot your own horn.
So how did you do?

Arm/Leg challenge - did you do the complete routine all 3 days/times?
Did you focus on arms legs or both?
How many days did you exercise?
How many cardio minutes did you do?
What exercises did you do?
How many calories did you burn?
If you are doing WW, how many APs did you earn?
Have you found that the cardio challenge is hard or easy to keep up with?
Have you found that the arm/leg challenge is hard or easy to keep up with?

Anything else you'd like to add?
Please be sure to check in using Mr Linky.

Introducing the June Challengers

Please see the sidebar for their blog links. If you signed up and do not see your name on the side bar please leave a comment with your blog URL. I was traveling last week so it's possible that I missed something.

June Challengers
Adora - Birdiesnest
Caroline-Caroline's Commitment
Kelly-Journey to be a Hot mama
Kikimonster-Taking Chances
Mama Bear June - Path to health
Manuela-A new decade
Mmalloy-Get My Point
Natalie-Normal to Natalie
Paige-Yes, I would really like to be thin
Rebecca-All Vegged Out
Swizzlepop-I AM a size 6 again
Sybilized Living

Remember that the June Challenge body part(s) is arms and/or legs. Don't forget to check in on Friday's by posting a comment in the check in post and report how great you've done.
Check in dates will be;
June 6
June 13
June 20
June 20 (not a Friday but it's the last day of the month)

Week 4 CHECK IN!!!!!!!!!

Week = May 24 - May 31

It's the time you've all been waiting for. Your chance to brag about how great you have been doing in the exercise challenge. Time to strut your stuff and toot your own horn. This is the last check in for May. Final results for the month will be posted on Monday.
So how did you do?

Ab challenge - did you do the complete routine all 3 days/times?
How many days did you exercise?
How many cardio minutes did you do?
What exercises did you do?
How many calories did you burn?
If you are doing WW, how many APs did you earn?

Anything else you'd like to add?
What did you think of the Challenge?
Suggestions are always welcome!

Don't forget to sign up for the June Challenge!

Please be sure to check in using Mr Linky after you've left a comment.

June Challengers - Last Chance

We have 9 challengers for June! If I've missed you at all PLEASE leave a comment and let me know.

Adora - Birdiesnest
Kelly-Journey to be a Hot mama
Kikimonster-Taking Chances
Mama Bear June - Path to health
Manuela-A new decade
Mmalloy-Get My Point
Rebecca-All Vegged Out
Swizzlepop-I AM a size 6 again
Sybilized Living

I'm in NY right now and the time difference is really throwing me off. The Challenge beginnings tomorrow and I hope you're ready. I will be starting a couple days late because of travel but I'm all over this one. Something about legs and arms that seems easy to me. Although I still need to do something with my soft center.

Time to start the day!

Challenges for June - Upper & Lower body!

Here we go again!

For June's Challenge we are focusing on Upper and Lower body. You may choose to do one or both parts for this month's challenge. It is completely up to you. Since Summer is just around the corner I know that everyone is wanting to firm up both areas.
Please continue to do your regular work out routine but try to incorporate the following into your week as well.

The rules: (in addition to the general rules)
1. Minimum of 400 minutes of cardio for the month. Strength training is in addition to that.
2. You must attempt to do the following upper and or lower exercises 3 days a week

Lower Body: 3 sets of 10-20 of each depending upon your level
- Genie Sit
- Lying Adduction (inner thigh)
- Lying Abduction (outer thigh)
- Easel stance toe squats (we do these as a warm up in one of my dance classes. Start with your feet fourth position but with your toes facing forward so that you are in an easel position. Rise up so that you are balanced on your toes, be sure that you are in a tucked position meaning that your butt is not sticking out and your back is straight. Be sure that your shoulders are back and down. Now slowly lower down, keeping your knees bent, to a count of 3 and rise back up to a count of 3. Be sure to remain tucked the entire time to protect your lower back.) Be sure to switch legs and do equal number of sets on each side. (video demo to come next week)
- Lying Leg Curls
- Coach Nicole's Butt-Blasting Workout

Upper Body: 3 sets of 10-20 of each depending upon your level
- Forward Arm Raise
- Shoulder/Tricep burner aka "shoulder buddy." Another killer from dance class, you may want to do this in front of a mirror.
First stand with your arms at your sides, chest up and shoulders down, back and relaxed, then leading with your elbows raise your arms so that your elbows are in line with your shoulders but your forearms are still hanging down, parallel to your body and your palms are facing back. Be sure that you keep your shoulders relaxed and down the entire time. Hold this for about 15-30 seconds making sure that your elbows and shoulders stay aligned. Once you have the right form slowly raise your forearms while still keeping your elbows up so your forearm is slightly bent and lower and your palm is facing down. Be sure that your elbow does not dropped below your shoulder and that you keep your shoulders down the entire time. This definitely requires some coordination and body awareness. Hold this position for 1 minute at a time working up to 3-5 minutes at a time. Do at least 5 "sets" of this one. You really do want to "feel the burn." Be sure to do this in front of a mirror or window so that you can be sure that your elbows and shoulders stay in line otherwise you won't feel the benefits. (video demo to come next week)
I've been doing this for over 5 years and believe me, it never stops burning :).
- Biceps Curl
- Triceps Curl or (seated version)
- Boxer

If you have other upper and or lower body favorites that require little or no equipment please share them with us. I personally love doing The Bar Method Body - Designer Sculpting DVD which works both arms and legs in 45 minutes. It is low impact ST but an amazing "dancer's workout."

3. Set a personal goal and post it in your blog and in the June Goals Post.
4. You must check in by commenting in the weekly check-in post which will be on Friday's.

I think that's it! Everyone should be added to the sidebar, but if I missed you please let me know. Be sure to check the Rules and FAQs if you have any questions. Now let's get our butts in gear and get rid of inches!!!!!!!!

There is still time to sign up for the June Exercise Challenge!

The June Exercise Challenge starts on Sunday June 1st! There is still time to sign up.

Please take a minute to review the Rules to be sure that this challenge is right for you before signing up. If you are interested then please leave a comment with your name and blog URL in the June sign up post.

The June challenge body part will be Arms (upper body) and Legs (lower body) (you pick one or both - moves to follow).

Week 3 CHECK IN!!!!!!!!!

Week = May 17 - May 23

It's the time you've all been waiting for. Your chance to brag about how great you have been doing in the exercise challenge. Time to strut your stuff and toot your own horn.
So how did you do?

Ab challenge - did you do the complete routine all 3 days/times?
How many days did you exercise?
How many cardio minutes did you do?
What exercises did you do?
How many calories did you burn?
If you are doing WW, how many APs did you earn?

Anything else you'd like to add?

Don't forget to sign up for the June Challenge!

Please be sure to check in using Mr Linky after you've left a comment.