In November, Samantha of Running and Cupcakes challenged everyone to do 30 minutes of exercise for 60 days in a row. I wasn’t sure how I felt about the challenge because I’m a big believer in rest days, but I figured I’d give it a try.
And I succeeded! Most days I did more than 30 minutes.
My end results for the challenge?
46 runs, 7 circuit workouts, 6 workouts on the elliptical, 2 workouts on the stationary bike, 3 yoga sessions, and 1 walk. While some of the workouts were at a lower effort, only one (the 2 mile walk) did not feel like a workout.
What I learned? My body does well with “active rest”. The easier workouts made me feel better than not working out at all would have. In fact, I planned to keep streaking, right up until about 6pm yesterday when I realized it just wasn’t going to happen.
This past week was physically exhausting. I was burning the candle at both ends and the middle. I was staying up too late and getting up too early (and getting disruptive sleep due to Shoo coughing all night for the last few nights.) This week was also mentally exhausting. In addition to getting my blog moved, I did a webinar for work that I’ve never done before. Not only was the prep for it a lot of work, there was a horrible technical failure during the webinar. Nothing like planning to train people on a live system, only to have them not be able to get in. Thank goodness for an extensive powerpoint presentation LOL.
Could I have worked out yesterday? Sure. Jones was home with me, but I could have hit the treadmill, or the weights, or my new favorite, Bex Life on Youtube.
But I didn’t. I decided a break was more important than an arbitrary goal. And some days, that’s ok.
Awesome job on the streak! I love the new blog layout! Looks great:)
I’ll have to check out that website for the 4 min. I like it. Good job on the streak!
way to go! i think “active” rest is very beneficial too. not always, of course, but i think some light exercise helps keep you loose.
Great job on completing that fitness challenge! But I agree with you, we need rest days for sure!!! xox
Wow – great job on the streak! I was streaking this week as well, seeing how many days I could act like a sloth and not do anything. haha. Love the new site!
Awesome job on your exercising streak! I started a streak at the beginning of the year to walk and/or run at least 1 mile every day. Still going strong 🙂
Thanks for the link to Bex Life on You Tube, I’m always looking for new You Tube workouts and I have never heard of this one before, I’m going to check it out 🙂
Well done,great job on the streak 🙂
That’s a great streak! Nice job!
I like the video – I’ll have to check out Bex LIfe for more. Thanks for sharing!
Nice job on the streak! That’s a lot of days! I usually work out 4-5 days a week, so I am not sure I would be able to keep up with you! I am going to go and check out that YouTube video though! I need an at home work out for my cross training days.
I completely agree that 99% of the time active rest days are much better for me personally. i always feel more upbeat and ready for the next workout
So impressed with your 60 day streak! I agree, some easy active recovery days feel good. I’ve had some weeks where my “off” day still consists of a few walks, but I’ve never tried an official streak. It’s also nice to have a complete day off once in awhile!
Great job on the streak…I am not sure my body could hold up to no rest days!
You did a great job with 30 for 60! Fingers crossed that you win one of the prizes!
congrats on reaching your goal!!! that is awesome.
You did a great job! Sixty days is a long time to not give in to any excuses.
I totally agree with the active rest! Even if it’s just an hour of stretching and flexibility I feel so much better than doing nothing on rest days.
I think active rest days are great. Sometimes the change in activity from the norm is better than rest, but so is listening to our bodies.
Good job.