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April Workout Challenge – Spring Into Fitness 2014

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Hey Ladies, We are going to focus on exercising 5 days a week in April.  You want to workout for a minimum of 30 min per workout.   Some of us may be working out at home and some may be working out in the gym. What exercise you chose to do is up to you and your level of fitness.  Just a beginner? You have to start where you are, so walking 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week is a great starting point.

The goal is to commit to actually exercising…not just thinking about it or talking about it, but doing the work.   On the surface, this is a VERY SIMPLE GOAL, but the key is Commitment.  If you are ready to commit, comment below and let me know that you are ready to “Spring” Into Fitness through regular exercise!!

  • Workout in the gym
  • Workout at home with an exercise DVD
  • Walk at a track, during lunchtime, at a local park or in your neighborhood
  • Workout with a routine you found on Pinterest or Youtube.

…it’s up to you to chose what workout you want to commit to for the month of April.

Medical Disclaimer – Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. If you experience any pain, weakness, unsteadiness, light-headedness or dizziness, chest pain or pressure, nausea, or shortness of breath that is a sign that you need to stop and consult your medical professional of choice. Mild soreness after exercise may be experienced after beginning a new exercise. Contact your physician if the soreness does not improve after 2-3 days.

I’ve put together some simple sample workouts to give you an idea of how you can put together a great circuit workout that you can do at home.  I will be posting sample workouts on our Facebook page, Pinterest board and this blog through out the month.

Need Help: If you don’t know how to do an exercise, search for it on YouTube for video instructions.

Sample Circuit Workouts:

Do these circuits one time through and see how you feel.  If you feel that you are up to it, work on doing the routine 2 times in a row. It is up to you how much rest you need between exercises, but I suggest 30 seconds or less.  You can also find great free workout videos on the Fitness Blender and BeFit Youtube channels.

Apr 2014 workout

Apr 2014 workout

workout sample Apr 2014 workout

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  7. This is great for me since there are no parks in my neighborhood and I can’t afford a gym membership, this is something that I can do at my own pace and add to my clean eating that I’ve been gracefully sticking to and enjoying now I’m excited to see the scale drop some more. I’m looking forward to being a success story soon #motivated

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    • Hello veronica

      You will do great on the challenge, you already have some of y
      the hard parts beat…eating right!

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  16. I love what I see and I am ready to work out but I cannot put pressure on my hands, arms, and I have should problems due to carpal tunnel. I have to keep my comment short (pain). I want the DVD if I can have it/them. I need to view correct positioning.

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  27. I’d like to commit to The Spring Into Fitness workout challenge. Is there some place where we check in with everyone else?

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  41. Ok, commitment is my issue as well! I’m up for the challenge – I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME!!!!

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  45. I am ready. I have already started the 30-day plank challenge and will begin the arm challenge April 1st.

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  59. I’m in ladies . I get started every month for a day or two or two weeks tops then quit! I am determined to commit to 5 days a week through the month of April! This will be my jump start to a new me!!! BWLW you Rock!!

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  62. I’m so motivated especially reading these wonderful stories has given me the added boost to continue working towards a better me. Good luck and keep up the good work….”Ladies we’re IN!”

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  76. BOY! Ok, I’m going to give this a shot. I’ve been pussy-footing around with the diet and exercise and I just made a recommitment yesterday on the eating healthy and of course working out goes along with that. I will keep in touch with this blog/challenge for the much needed motivation it’s going to take to get through this month.

    Thanks

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  80. I’m in & ready to make change. My exercise of choice is walking because I can put my 2 youngest in the jogger and the oldest can ride her bike. It’s a win win situation for all of us.

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  82. I saw this article just in time. I’m in. Ready. Committed. Thanks for helping me re-focus. 🙂

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  89. I’m In!!!
    But I am looking for suggestions on workouts due to issues with my sciatic nerve.

    Help 🙂

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  93. Good Morning Ladies –
    Day 1 – with a little alteration on the routines you suggested, it went really well. The jumping jacks are way too much for my 48 year old knees :). Oh and I went to Youtube – Fitness Blender and found a great 10 minute workout for the abs. So I included that as well. Im determined to do this without missing a day. May you all have a great day.

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  96. I’m ready to spring into fitness! Zumba tonight, meeting my trainer tomorrow morming and I’ve gotta add more in. I’m going to try for Zumba on Thursday and Saturday also and maybe some strength training in between. We don’t need a rest day?

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  105. Checking in with my Day 1 with some Upper Body work. I waited too late to do my normal exercise workout (The Firm) but I wanted to make sure SOMETHING was done today.

    3 Sets 25 Reps

    Military Press
    Lawn Mowers
    Pec Fly
    Bicep Curls
    Tricep Kickbacks

    My arms are stinging. This is a good upper body workout. I varied between 3lbs – 8lbs depending on the exercise. It took about 23 minutes and I burned 116 calories.

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  115. I’ve been working out for about a month or so but I feel more motivated doing it with a community. I work out at home.

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  116. The April Challenge is a tough one…I have recruited a couple friends to do it with me and we are all DYING!!! S.O.R.E!!!!!!

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  119. Morning, this is a great challenge, yes I also have commitment issues, start then stop, then start again, however, I feel pretty good about this challenge, I’ve been doing a combo of riding stationary bike and Chris well Extreme makeover weight loss DVD, its going good. YAY!

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  121. I’m ready for the spring challenge. My favorite exercise is zumba. I’ve made a playlist on YouTube of my favorite exercises and go to a zumba class one to two times a week.

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  126. I’m ready to Spring into fitness. I have already committed myself to transitioning into a healthy lifestyle but I can use all the support I can get. And I’m here to support as well.

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  134. I know I’m late, but I had set this as my goal so I’m excited to see this as this month’s challenge.

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  140. I am ready to spring into fitness!

    I’ll be doing various workouts from YouTube, as well as DDP Yoga.

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  141. I am just getting started with my journey, I really need a site like this for encouragement, I have been doing weight watchers and drinking meal replacement shakes as well as climbing stairs at work everyday it has only been a week and I’ve 1.5 lbs so I’m motivated to keep it going..i’m 5’3 and 204.5.

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