Kickstart Your Fitness With A Summer Challenge!
Are you ready to give your fitness a boost? A summer challenge could be the perfect answer! Set yourself a fitness goal for the next month or longer and make sure it's achievable and realistic. It could be walking every day for a month, losing some weight by walking, training for a 5K race, aiming to run a half marathon, or improving your running speed. Pick a goal that's challenging but doable. For example, I'm not a morning person but my current goal is to get up early and run two miles - every day. I'm now in my 4th week and I'm loving it! I had no idea running every morning would be such a great start to the day! To help you out, here are some of the challenges and FREE training programs on Love Life Be Fit: Walking Workouts30-Day Walking Challenge for complete beginners to ease you into a fitness program. 28-Day Walking Challenge - still aimed at beginners but progresses a little faster. By the end of the challenge, you'll be walking 30 miles a week. 10000 Steps Challenge - set a daily target of walking 10000 steps a day. For most people that's adding an extra hour a day of walking to their normal routine. These tips will help you increase your step count! 9-Week Fat Buster Walking Challenge to lose 10 pounds and increase your walking fitness. Running WorkoutsCouch to 5K - a simple but effective way to start running for complete beginners. Uses the run/walk technique to ease you into running continuously. Running 2 Miles A Day - develop a running habit by running 2 miles every day. Running 5 Miles A Day - if you're already a runner, give your running a boost with a 5 miles a day challenge. Find out what happened when I ran 5 miles every day! Couch to 5K Treadmill Plan - you don't have to run outside. If you live somewhere very hot, a treadmill can be the best way to stay fit during the summer months. 10K Training Plan - completed your first 5K and ready for the next challenge? Couch to Half Marathon - maybe this year you're ready for a BIG challenge. Running a full marathon off the couch isn't the best idea but for many people, a half marathon is possible with the right training! Recent articles
Hopefully, there's some inspiration here to get you out in the sunshine to improve your fitness. When you complete your goal, don't forget to celebrate... and pick your next challenge! Wishing you a great summer, Alison |
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