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October 30 Days of Exercise Challenge

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This month’s challenge is Super Simple, but it’s also Super Powerful.
Commit to being active for 30 days during the month of October!
October 1st – October 30th

Goal: 5 Days of Exercise and 2 Active Rest Days
Each Week

  • Exercise for a minimum of 30 minutes per workout.
  • Your choice of exercise: Walking, running, weight training, HIIT, Zumba, etc.
  • Active Rest Days: On your rest days, take 15-20 minutes to stretch, do yoga, do pilates, or take a relaxing walk. Do something physical, but relaxing.
  • Work at your own pace, but challenge yourself to work hard as well.
  • Stay hydrated: Drink at least 64 oz of water each day. (If you drink much more than that or have medical limitations (due to kidney issues or other ailments), that’s fine. Do what works for you.
  • Workout more than 5 days a week if that is your usual routine.

Note: If you can only workout for 2-3 days a week, commit to that. You know your level of fitness. We don’t want anyone to hurt themselves or risk injury just to reach the “5 Days a Week” goal. Again, it’s very important that you chose a goal and a workout routine that fits your current level of fitness.

Keep track of your workouts using our Printable Tracking Calendar.

October Challenge

How can you join us?

1. Click here and download this month’s Tracking Calendar today.

2. Leave a comment below and let us know why you are joining this month’s challenge.

3. Check in Nightly on Facebook or Instagram for accountability!

4. Lose to Win

5. Share your Exercise Selfies with the challenge hashtag

  • Use the Challenge Hashtag #BWLW30 when you post workout selfies.

Disclaimer: Before starting any exercise program, please consult with your doctor. We cannot be held responsible for any injuries resulting from attempting this exercise routine. If you have injuries that could be worsened, are pregnant, have knee issues, or are suffering neck and back pain, you should speak with a professional trainer about what workouts would be best for you. Do not attempt if you have current injuries, past surgeries or other physical issues/health issues that could be affected by exercise. Don’t forget to stretch before and after working out to avoid injuries.  If you feel pain or severe discomfort, stop.

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  6. I am 246lbs in 2016 Iwas 308lbs. I have conquered my goal weight of 250lbs now I want to get to 200lbs than a natural, fine and toned out 180lbs. I believe this will help guide me there now that my eating has gotten better with my clean eating and moderation on my “cheat meal” days. I have been so focused on my mouth intake that my active part minus work has fallen off so….I am DOWN!!!

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  18. I’m in need motivation and to be held accountable it’s really hard.
    Being in this hopefully help stay consistant.
    Thanks

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  23. I want to remain focused on my commitment to exercise. Also, I struggle with my water intake. Hoping this challenge will help me change that.

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  25. I’m in! This summer while being down with the flu, my diabetes and high blood pressure got out of control. I was hospitalized twice within two months. I’m on a mission to gain control and not allow diabetes to win!!

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  26. I sign up each time, but never follow through. Today I turned 66 and really need to do better. I need to push myself like I encourage others

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  27. I’m in! I’ve lost over 30lbs with the Keto lifestyle and now its time to tighten things up. This challenge came at the perfect time. Good luck to everyone!

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  31. I’m hopping in on this! I’m already doing an 800g of fruit & veggies per day challenge for October, so I figured I might as well go for broke and be accountable with my workouts, too.

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  32. I’m in. I’m in my 6th month of pregnancy (25 weeks tomorrow God willing) with my first child and I want to get a little more active rather than always give into this fatigue. I’ll listen to my body and got the green light from my obgyn.

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  35. I just turned 50 on the 31st of August and i feel a desire to push myself as hard as possible to see what results are possible. I think i might like the better version of me and i know my overall health will improve.

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  42. My work schedule just got loaded with more hours. A blessing and a curse. Usually when this happens in my career as a health care provider I gain body fat due to inactivity and lack of appetite. I want to go into this #bwlw30 because I want my fitness to be scheduled into my life just like I have to schedule in everyone else!

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  50. Yes been on a heavy workout flow for the last 13 weeks, so definitely continuing this journey with this challenge

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  51. I’m in! I am recommitting to my health and wellness and this challenge is right on time to get me motivated and accountable to be consistent!

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  57. I’m going to join this challenge because I need to become motivated to not only eating healthy but also to working out.

    they say it takes 30 days to form a habit

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  61. I’m doing this to show myself that I am worthy of being fit and healthy. It has been a long time since I worked out but this is a motivation for me to begin. Thanks for this challenge I need it.

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