Can we do another challenge?

AshnRobo · February 2012

I noticed there was a challenge at the top of the board. Could we do another one that is like pre-spring?

anna.oskar · February 2012

We sure can Ash!

I'm open to suggestions for something fun or i can come up with something.

skurtz04 · February 2012

I would like a new challenge. I know someone started one a few months back but never did anything with it.

sarahlm619 · February 2012

What type of challenges have happened in the past? I never read the one at the top since it was out of date

AshnRobo · February 2012

I think it would be fun! I'd also be interested in knowing what has been done in the past. I've never done one but I think I would like the accountability.

anna.oskar · February 2012

Last summer we did these 3 and they'd be great to do again:

http://www.twohundredsitups.com/ (modified to crunches)
http://hundredpushups.com/index.html
http://www.twohundredsquats.com/

Workout challenges are fun. We pick a set # of minutes of planned exercise a week and then everyone tries to hit that goal and shares what they did to reach it. I learned a lot about new exercises and workout dvds this way. Those with HRMs post how many calories burned.

We've done goal challenges where people pick 3 weekly goals like:
*Exercise 3x per week for at least 40 minutes
*Don't go over my calorie allotment
*Only eat clean foods. No processed, added sugars, or fried foods.
And then there is a weekly check-in post where everyone posts whether they were 100% on target. I'm not a big fan of these because i like challenges where everyone is doing the same-ish thing so we can all compare.

We could do a food-recipe challenge where every week you post a new healthy recipe (with all nutritional info) that you've tried this week and think it's worth sharing with everyone.

We could also do a Couch to Run challenge. 5k, 10k, 1/2 marathon, full marathon.. whatever. That kinda excludes those on the board who can't do repetitive workouts.

Just a few ideas. Post ideas here and I'll set up a poll for voting on the best ones. i love a good Challenge.

i stickied this to the top of the board for now so everyone can see it easily.

AshnRobo · February 2012

I think a workout challenge would be best, but I agree that something like C25K would be difficult. Personally, I have a foot injury and could not participate in something like that.

I've done the pushup, dips, and crunches from 100 situps before. It was a lot of fun and really challenging. I'd be willing to do it again. I think it would work well for this situation b/c the program works off of your current fitness level and I think we are all at different levels.

anna.oskar · February 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_getting-shape_can-we-do-another-challenge-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:238Discussion:78f32b96-8405-4118-95d9-42ad921dd8dcPost:2559319a-cc96-4d7b-bdd8-f75423ff0c0f">Re: Can we do another challenge?</a>:
[QUOTE]I think a workout challenge would be best, but I agree that something like C25K would be difficult. Personally, I have a foot injury and could not participate in something like that. I've done the pushup, dips, and crunches from 100 situps before. It was a lot of fun and really challenging. I'd be willing to do it again. <strong>I think it would work well for this situation b/c the program works off of your current fitness level and I think we are all at different levels.</strong>
Posted by AshnRobo[/QUOTE]

Exactly! I think that's why it was a success the first time. I actually can still do 200 crunches fairly reliably and do them about once a week with variations like bicycle crunches, side crunches, etc. So it'd be fairly easy for me to double up and alter the challenge to set a slightly higher goal for myself.

There are even cute pics I found that we can add to our signatures (or I can make new ones) to show that we're participating.

saintpaulJess · February 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_getting-shape_can-we-do-another-challenge-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:238Discussion:78f32b96-8405-4118-95d9-42ad921dd8dcPost:5faba198-5303-4b9d-ac9e-b410cd9cbf6f">Re: Can we do another challenge?</a>:
[QUOTE]Last summer we did these 3 and they'd be great to do again: <a href="http://www.twohundredsitups.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.twohundredsitups.com/</a> (modified to crunches) <a href="http://hundredpushups.com/index.html" rel="nofollow">http://hundredpushups.com/index.html</a> <a href="http://www.twohundredsquats.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.twohundredsquats.com/</a>
Posted by anna.oskar[/QUOTE]

These three look like fun. I'd be up for that!

lpowers1118 · February 2012

New to the getting in shape portion of the knot, but if there is an exercise challenge/game I'd love to be included.

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anna.oskar · February 2012

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_getting-shape_can-we-do-another-challenge-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:238Discussion:78f32b96-8405-4118-95d9-42ad921dd8dcPost:928438b1-283c-4e75-9709-8e4112e935f6">Re: Can we do another challenge?</a>:
[QUOTE]New to the getting in shape portion of the knot, but if there is an exercise challenge/game I'd love to be included. :o)
Posted by lpowers1118[/QUOTE]

Welcome to the board!

Keep your eyes open. i'll definitely post a sticky when we start a new challenge so you'll be able to see it right at the top of this board.

AshnRobo · February 2012

This is exciting! I'm so glad we are doing this!

mparkes · February 2012

I would love to participate also! I've tried the C25k and lost motivation after about 5 weeks. I'm currently trying to lose 20 lbs and I'm kind of stuck. I eat fairly well (everyone splurgs 1 day here and there). I also just started with a personal trainer, but I'd be much happier if I can do this on my own.

anna.oskar · February 2012

Awesome Guys!

I'll Make a post tomorrow with how to go about doing the fitness test to determine your start level, and then I'll leave that posted for a week to give everyone time to see it and get on board and get their start test done.

anna.oskar · February 2012

Challenge is posted at the top of the board

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