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cehymas

Posts: 2359

Posted: 7 May 2009 12:18 PM
Subject: The President's Fitness Challenge

The President’s Fitness Challenge" kicks off a 6 week fitness challenge which is open for registration beginning May 1. Register and log your activity at www.presidentschallenge.com The President's Fitness Challenge is not just for kids! Be active your way and find activities you enjoy. Whether you are just getting started, or a seasoned athlete looking for a new challenge, the President's Challenge is right for you. When you complete the 6 week challenge you can download a certificate and purchase pins, T-shirts, sports pack, medals and more.

Anyone interested in an MBA group for this challenge?

forman

Posts: 13023

Posted: 7 May 2009 12:45 PM
Subject: The President's Fitness Challenge

ok C r u starting the group? I might be game...I need 2 get with it bad!!!

cehymas

Posts: 2359

Posted: 7 May 2009 01:48 PM
Subject: The President's Fitness Challenge

Our group name is MBAs for Fitness.

To join go to: http://www.presidentschallenge.com/ and register. Once you register and log in click on "your groups" along the top and you are ready to join a group. Our group ID# is 82877.

Let's see how many fitness awards we can earn!!

m3kp

Posts: 854

Posted: 7 May 2009 03:05 PM
Subject: The President's Fitness Challenge

I just joined. I may as well do this along with the Weight Watchers challenge.

mom2kids247

Posts: 398

Posted: 7 May 2009 03:24 PM
Subject: The President's Fitness Challenge

I just joined. Under a different user name of Scorp2726. Looking forward to doing this will all the MBA's

nm_mom

Posts: 853

Posted: 7 May 2009 03:59 PM
Subject: The President's Fitness Challenge

Does cleaning, painting and packing count as part of the workout? If it does, then I can do it, too. :-)

Seriously, it sounds like a great idea. I think I will sign up with my girls, though they are planning to start running every day and I won't be doing that. I do walk three miles a day, though and know I need to do more.

cehymas

Posts: 2359

Posted: 7 May 2009 04:08 PM
Subject: The President's Fitness Challenge

HomeRepair is one of the activities listed, so YES.

whitlarson

Posts: 5156

Posted: 7 May 2009 04:59 PM
Subject: The President's Fitness Challenge

I'm in. I logged my workout for today.

indianaraven

Posts: 5333

Posted: 7 May 2009 05:27 PM
Subject: The President's Fitness Challenge

I tried to find working as a nurse on the list but couldn't find it...I wonder if it counts as walking, weight lifting, etc.?

;)

floweraffair

Posts: 4814

Posted: 7 May 2009 05:30 PM
Subject: The President's Fitness Challenge

FUN!

egillespie

Posts: 3340

Posted: 7 May 2009 06:04 PM
Subject: The President's Fitness Challenge

i-raven, A nurse 12hour shift should at least count for two hours of walking...probably more like 6.

E

egillespie

Posts: 3340

Posted: 7 May 2009 06:20 PM
Subject: The President's Fitness Challenge

k, I hath logged methelfth. And guys, do not forget household tasks are listed as exercise too. Just set the timer and go.

E

indianaraven

Posts: 5333

Posted: 7 May 2009 06:41 PM
Subject: The President's Fitness Challenge

I just found an article on the Advance for Nurses website that actually shows that we nurses are weight-lifters.

"According to Tuohy-Main, the cumulative weight lifted by nurses, nurse's aides, orderlies and attendants in one typical 8-hour shift is equivalent to 1.8 tons. No wonder we're exhausted and so prone to back, neck and other musculoskeletal or neurological injuries."

Hmm, who works 8-hour shifts any more? Do they even exist in nursing?

So E, how much time do we count for weight-lifting?

:)

egillespie

Posts: 3340

Posted: 7 May 2009 07:22 PM
Subject: The President's Fitness Challenge

hmmmmm....it depends on how much the patient weighs, how many you lift, how many nurses help, whether or not the patient wiggles at the wrong time, how long it takes to do it...and then by the time you are done with that math, the brain work must add a few calories too!

indianaraven

Posts: 5333

Posted: 7 May 2009 09:06 PM
Subject: The President's Fitness Challenge

You are so right E, brain work should absolutely burn calories.

BTW, I signed up.

:)

cehymas

Posts: 2359

Posted: 8 May 2009 06:45 AM
Subject: The President's Fitness Challenge

Wear a pedometer at work and earn points!!!!

I work 8 hour shifts at the civilian hospital I work at. But since most of my patients are under 6 pounds I probably can't count much weight lifting.

xiaomao

Posts: 708

Posted: 8 May 2009 07:27 AM
Subject: The President's Fitness Challenge

Great idea Cehymas! I joined--hoping to be more consistent with my workouts--and lose a few pounds too.
Good to see you Constance--I haven't seen you around lately.

mominzion

Posts: 838

Posted: 8 May 2009 10:17 AM
Subject: The President's Fitness Challenge

I joined!

whitlarson

Posts: 5156

Posted: 8 May 2009 09:44 PM
Subject: The President's Fitness Challenge

Good reminder to pull out the pedometer - It is amazing how much more I walk when I remember to wear mine... don't mind parking further away from the store, etc. when I know I get to count those steps!! :)

lorig

Posts: 3239

Posted: 8 May 2009 11:37 PM
Subject: The President's Fitness Challenge

You are all welcome to walk on over to my house in the morning and then I will take you swimming at our wonderful pool. Who is up for the challenge?

egillespie

Posts: 3340

Posted: 9 May 2009 07:51 PM
Subject: The President's Fitness Challenge

Okay, there is no reason why everyone shouldn't join this. No need to increase your activity level at all!

Just log what you already do. I just logged 5 hours of housework from working on the garage and walk in closet and laundry today.

lorig

Posts: 3239

Posted: 9 May 2009 07:58 PM
Subject: The President's Fitness Challenge

Okay... E, I thought of a reason not to join. Can you guess what it is?

ctr2002

Posts: 14241

Posted: 9 May 2009 08:16 PM
Subject: The President's Fitness Challenge

I've a reason not to join too... I wonder if it's the same as Lori's? :P

egillespie

Posts: 3340

Posted: 10 May 2009 12:32 AM
Subject: The President's Fitness Challenge

I know this! It's because either
A) You don't feel fitnestically challenged, or
B) You aren't the President!

lorig

Posts: 3239

Posted: 10 May 2009 10:18 AM
Subject: The President's Fitness Challenge

E... you were so close! It is because they has to be some cheerleaders. Note that I tried to provide incentive with the walk to my house followed by the swim. Not one person showed up. I thought long and hard about my motivational techniques last evening as I did my arm curls. Putting popcorn in your hand and raising your hand to your mouth as you do those arm curls works wonders. Okay... Monday evening prior to FHE the activity will be rototilling. A great workout is promised.