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I commit to starting a physical activity program, at least 3 days/week

I commit to aerobic exercise 3/wk 30min and strength training 2/wk 20min.

My physical activity is horseback riding at a competative level and I want to return to that level. I had an injury two years ago and I think I am now able to get back to it again.  

Added by Dena Jarog Blog Commitment to Physical Activity 04/26/2018

I will work out at least 3x per week. 

I will exercise 30-40 min most days of the week over the next 2 weeks

A knee injury in January has kept me off of the trails, which are my "happy place". I will get back on the trails three times a week, slow and steady!

I will lose 30 pounds over the next 6 months by logging my intake and exercise in LoseIt. I will add 15-30 minute workouts 3-5 days per week to obtain this goal. 

I am fairly active and make relatively good food choices, but menopause has caused some upheaval and I have gained about 20 pounds recently even though I have increased my physical activity.  I'm hoping yoga will help increase muscle mass without causing stress to my joints which are beginning to hurt.

I pledge to lose at least 30 lbs over then next six months, by improving my dietary habits and increasing my number of weekly workouts from 3 - 5 days/wk. 

I have always exercised, but have found that since hitting my 50's traditional exercise alone is not enough to maintain ideal weight due to metabolism slowing down and not being able to work out as hard. I also travel for work making accessiblity to good gym equipment a challenge. In addition to diet changes, I started Yoga via a 30 day challenge that I ...

I commit to starting a 5k training program with the goal of completing the Run for the Water 5K on November 4th, 2018

I plan to add more physical activity to my daily routine. I will add 15-30 minutes of walking outside to my day and add 30 minutes of core strengthening exercises to my day.

Added by Susan Waltz Blog Commitment to Physical Activity 04/15/2018

I'm committed to get back outside on my bike and to walking at least three days a week for at least 30 minutes.

Start walking at least 30 minutes daily starting today

I commit to myself to start using my treadmill at least 2 times/week or use the walking path (weather permitting!)

I will join the YMCA and start going to the weekly Pound class, and swimming 2 times a week.

I commit to increase my physical activity to stayhealthy and strong

Run a 5k April 21 in less than 30 minutes.  

I commit to maintaining three days per week at gym for at least 45 minutes

I am committing to become more active! No more excuses!

Added by Kathy Myers Blog Commitment to Physical Activity 04/07/2018

I have registered for a 5K for next month! I will probably walk, but still ;)

I will be hiking for one week on the AT in June.  I commit to increasing my training intensity especially in the area stairmaster.

I am training for Grandma's Marathon in Duluth in July.  I plan on completing the training plan, which includes running 3 times a week and crosstraining. 

Do something active every single day!

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You can do it!

@katpash You've got this! It's hard at first finding a good spot scheduling -wise but give it some time. I truly disliked waking up and working out right away at first, but once I got into the rhythm of it, it really made my days a lot better.

Great work Jaymee! It definitely gets trickier to find the time for working out, working, and taking care and spending time with our families. I recently had to switch up my schedule and have been struggling to get my workout back in a spot that works for me. Good luck and great work!

@CozzibearRN You've got this!