Memorial Day Fitness Challenge

[ArmyMike]

I posted this on another thread, but wanted everyone to have a chance to give it their all. I hope you do.

Ok, so to celebrate our brave troops and to honor those who have fallen, Memorial Day will be BUDS Decathlon Day. Choose 10 workouts to do for the day. For example, it may be, run for 15 minutes, do ABX, swim for 15 min, bike for 15 min, walk for 15 min, do pushups, situps, pullups. Pick a few of your favorite workout programs and do them for 15 minutes.
Get the idea?
Just pick 10 routines or exercises and complete at least 15 minutes on each.
It's "only" 2 1/2 hours of exercise.
WHO's IN?

Surely you can sacrifice your body for 1 day to honor those who gave their lives.

Post your exercises, workouts or routines that you did along with the time of day you did them.
Should be for some interesting reading.
Show me how dedicated you are to our(BUDS) cause. It's really what we're all about. Fitness, challenging yourself to do something you've never done before, having a good reason/cause to exercise and to build the confidence in yourself that you can do anything that you put your mind to.
There's nothing you can't do, so show me what ya got!!

HOOAH!!!!

ArmyMike

[arizonafitclub]

I'm in! I'm in! I'm in!
Perhaps this could evolve into many weekend 2.5 hour challenges. We'll start with this one, however! I am excited to do this challenge because it anyone loves an ADD workout it is ME!

Then, June 1st we'll head straight into 30 days before my high school reunion.
Good idea MIKE
Love you LOTS
Monica

[ArmyMike]

Monica - Thanks so much, you're the best!!!
A class reunion in 30 days, sweet.
Can't wait to see everyone's (10) 15 min activities, lets keep it clean people!!

[ArmyMike]

Just wanted to clarify to everyone that this challenge is done throughout the day. You don't have to do all 150 minutes at once. You are welcome to and you dont have to limit yourself to only 150 minutes either. You may run for 2 hours and that just counts as 1 exercise. You need 10. Trying to get the variety concept going. Maybe do a 15 station circuit and do 1 minute at each station. That would be 2. Swim, Bike, Walk, pick 3 or 4 exercises and alternate doing them for 15 minutes, elipitical, jump rope, stair stepper, ABX, Iso Abs, Killer Abs, Insane Abs, Abs Core Plus. Pick a beachbody training program and do it for 15 minutes.
Hope this helps

[Netty]

I am with you Mike!!

Great idea!

I will post my 10 exercises on Memorial Day!

I believe you deserve a "THANK YOU" as well!!

Netty ;-)

[BubbinStuff]

I'm game!! I'll think of 10 different exercises and post them as soon as I get my plan together. Thanks for the idea!

Also, THANK YOU to all those involved with the troops (currently serving, going to serve, has served, family member supporting a loved one, etc). We couldn't be living like we do without all the work you have done! So, THANK YOU!!!

-Stacey

[amkaz]

Another big thank you to all who have and currently serve, and all those that support them.

I am unable to participate in this challenge because I am spending 5 hours in the car right now driving home from my weekend away, am just reading this and will not get home in time to commit the time to the 10 workouts but I think it is a great idea and wanted to show my support!

[ArmyMike]

Ok, so who stepped up to the plate and delivered yesterday for the Memorial Day Fitness challenge/
Here's my day of activities.

6:30-7:30 - Ran for 1 hour
7:30-7:45 - Walked for 15 min
8:15-8:30 - Swam for 15 min
1100 - 1200 - Abs Core Plus
1200-1215 - Iso Abs
2:15-4:00 - Beach Volleyball
5:00-5:15 - Bicep curls/tricep extensions
5:15-5:30 - Swimmers Press/Tricep dips
6:15-7:00 - Beach Boot Camp workout
7:00-7:20 - Boot Camp Ab workout

Hope everyone had a great weekend.
More shoutouts later,
Mike

[amkaz]

Awesome, Mike! And the volleyball sounds fun, too! Amazing workout day, I hope you also relaxed a little. Thank you for your service and being an inspiration!

[UncleJoe]

Never too late to start right? :) I will do mine on Thursday and will use the regimen I posted earlier.

Take care,

Cousin Joe

[UncleJoe]

And also I wanted to post that my appreciation for our service men and women is so great, Memorial Day this year meant a lot to me. I never lost anyone close to me in a war but within the past year I've begun reading and watching documentaries on war. People who join the military take a cut in pay to put their lives on the line so that our country and others can thrive. We are a free nation because of these people and we all owe a debt of gratitude that can never be paid. All of those who were killed in battles fought to free people will never be forgotten.

Take care,

Cousin Joe

[UncleJoe]

Ok, today's the day! I will get started and post my results throughout the day.

Here's to you Mikey....HOOAH!

Here is my progress thus far...

1. Chest and Back 15 min - done! Did up to Heavy Pants and did wide fronts instead. 29 pullups and 125 pushups.
2. Ab Ripper X 15 min - done! Did all the way to Mason Twists. "They're workin hard I know you are!" Here comes the beast, Insanity Fit Test...... :0
3. Fit Test is done!!!!! Holy Crap! I only skipped globe jumps because I blacked out...lol Next is 15 minutes of elliptical....
4. Elliptical...done. Now bike ride to the office (after a much needed shower).

I'm getting there Mike, I had a little setback but I'm still chucking along....
5. Rode bike to work - 15 mins ~ 2.5 miles
6. Rode home, nearly meeting my death from a huge thunderstorm
7. Shoulders and Arms 15 mins
8. Plyometrics 15 mins
9 & 10. 30 minute walk after dinner

[ArmyMike]

Thanks for everyone's participation and kind words. It really means a lot to me.
Way to bring it Joe, now for other half of workouts, right?

[UncleJoe]

Hey Mike,

Check the results above buddy!!! :)

Tomorrow is Legs and Back and Saturday maybe Yoga we'll see.