2 posts tagged “get in shape”

Round 2 starts on Monday, May 12th....so you have a couple of days left to join up!  Sunday is the very last day to request to join.

All the info is here.

Don't miss out!!! :)

Some of you, who are my neighbours, may have gotten a Group invite from me yesterday for a new Vox Group that I created: The Vox Fitness Challenge.

Inspiration:

I was inspired by Marie's post about how her hubby has started a 12 week fitness challenge at work and how she has jumped on the bandwagon....and plans on kicking her hubby's ass!

I have done 12 week fitness sprints before and since I have been procrastinating about getting my ass back in shape, this seemed like a really good idea to make a commitment to.  And since I thought it was a good idea, I wondered how many other people would think it was a good idea, too,.........which from all the comments that Marie received, I knew there would be some in the same boat as me.

Doing something about getting in shape:

Getting in shape is something that takes slow and steady effort.  It requires change and creating/maintaining some good habits.  Motivation and staying on track is hard for most people as it is.....but even harder for a lot of people because they go the route alone.  Statistics show that the people who work out with other people or have a workout/training buddy will stay more regular with their program than those who go it alone.  It helps to have someone else to be accountable to other than yourself.

I know if its just me, I can fluff certain things off if I don't feel like it....but if I am accountable to report into someone else, I am more motivated not to look like a lame-ass during those time of weakness.  Plus, its more fun to have "partners-in-crime" to be able to share with and encourage/support each other.  Its important to have people to pull you up during the low times and people to hi-five during the high times.  Its encouraging to know that your partner(s) are going through a lot of the same challenges you are.  It really helps to know you aren't suffering alone.

Why a 12 week challenge?

It takes 22 days to create habit and usually takes 3-4 months for a regular fitness program to show some real results.  A 12 week commitment is usually what you see for a lot of boot camps and programs you see in a lot of books. 

I have done Oprah's boot camp, which is 12 weeks long, and you can get amazing results from that.....but it was not easy to maintain.  Boot camps are great but can be a bit extreme for some....and require a big time commitment.  A program is only as good as long as you are doing it and able to keep it up.  This is why the how part of the challenge is totally up to you.  I will be sharing different things from my knowledge and experience base....as I know will others, so if you need any ideas or advice,  I know that there will be a lot of people there to share and help.  And if we need more help/advice than that, I know more trainers than I can shake a stick at....and my hubby has a degree in kinesciology.

The challenge:

The challenge is totally voluntary and only if you really want to.  I know its not for everyone and that is ok. I set it up for me and for anyone else who is up for such a thing.  I already have a few neighbours who have signed up and also a couple of non-neighbours PM'ing to join. 

If you want to join and you didn't get an invite, please PM me or comment on this...and I will send you one.  I want to create a close, safe, non-judgemental environment for everyone on the challenge to share...so the Group will be going private as of February 4th, which is the start day of the challenge.

Non-judgemental:

We are all in different states of shapes, weights, and fitness levels.  I don't think it matters where someone is coming from...it matters that you have a destination in mind..in view....and you are moving there.  Slow and steady is the best.  As long as you are moving, you will get there eventually...and that is the point. 

Long term health and wellness should always be the long term vision.....and getting in shape helps that vision.

"But, I am really squeamish about sharing stats":

Yes, I am, too!  But as I said in the Group description, you only have to report in, to the Group, a minimum of ONE stat at the start and then again at the end.  It can be weight, measurements, clothing size, or % fat.

The reason I asked for stats is that this really creates an attitude that "I am serious about this" and a close environment/relationship with everyone in the Group. Some people like to share and some people don't......but when we all share, we are all on equal footing with each other and all feel together on this.

I know that some people will not join just because of this stipulation....and that is ok! No one will think less of you.  Joining the challenge is a personal decision that you have to feel confident about....and only you can make that decision.

I want people in this Group who have the attitude of:  enough is enough....let's kick some ass!!! :p