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April 14, 2008

Make commercials count

Submitted by SiteEditor Read more around the house, cardio, daily challenge, get off your rump, heart health, and workouts
Challenge Yourself for: 30 days

Drop that remote and use commercials as a stopwatch instead. Do classic jumping jacks, or mix it up by varying your arm movement or by moving your legs in a cross-country ski motion. Research shows exercising in brief intervals has cumulative benefits, so your efforts will add up. Challenge yourself – and everyone watching with you – to jump ‘til your show comes back on. _Always consult a physician before starting any exercise routine._ _(When logging progress for this challenge, only log as many days as you participated in the activity within the 30-day timeframe.)_

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    matthew2 9 months ago

    I DID IT A LITTLE

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    Adria1 about 1 year ago

    I plan on doing squats during the commercials tonight! Even slow squats or leg lifts will get the heart going!

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    Elis about 1 year ago

    I just joined today and will start moving during commercials….and not to the kitchen.

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    Amanda29 about 1 year ago

    I just joined today and feel great about getting involved in this. I love my T.V. a little to much so hopefully this will get me motivated to get up and do more.

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    jerseylily48 about 1 year ago

    I am going to jump on my Gazelle or march in place with handweights.

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    Barbie662 about 1 year ago

    This is a great idea will start on it today .

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    kelsey826 about 1 year ago

    this is great because you watch commercials with people that are trying to lose weight, too.

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    chevyt454 about 1 year ago

    every little bit counts

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    GYMPOWER about 1 year ago

    COOL THIS IS A GREAT IDEA , DURING A DAY OFF, WATCHING TV
    MAY EVEN STOP THE TRIPS TO THE KITCHEN FOR THOSE SNACKS WHEN I AM BOARD THANK YOU GOTTA GO TRY THIS!

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    LynneCL about 1 year ago

    I’m a little late getting started but I’m going to use my hand weights while watching tv!

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    Laurel390 about 1 year ago

    I love this idea! I always work out at night, but this is another great way to get off my bum while I watch a bit of tv. :]

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    tboharp about 1 year ago

    Going to do squats, marching in place, dumbbell lifts and crunches alternately during commerical breaks. of course not all in one break.. but a different exercise for each commerical break.

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    klmfamcreations about 1 year ago

    Great idea! Will march in place!!....to start with and work up to more!

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    cesilu about 1 year ago

    What a great idea. I plan on walking in place as well as going up and down my the first step using it like a stepper.

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    ryham3_1 about 1 year ago

    Great Idea! I’ll mix it up with various dance moves.

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    trek_girl about 1 year ago

    I think I’ll do crunches during the first commercial break, jumping jacks during the second, arm whirls during the third, then start the cycle over is there are more commercials!

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    AuburnSunset about 1 year ago

    I’m going to lift weights and do crunches on my exercise ball.

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    zengirl about 1 year ago

    Having a little trouble sticking to my plan of moving during commercials but am not giving up. Want to lose weight for the sake of my joints as well as my overall health. Encouragement welcomed!

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    MomJess2CJG about 1 year ago

    I’m planning on alternating different activities during commercials. This should work out great. My 11m old son thinks its so fun when I’m on the floor doing crunches or push-ups!

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    kiaware about 1 year ago

    HIi everyone, I’m new here as well. My 3yr old jumps through all her shows and commercials so I guess I’ll be joining her while holding my 5month old in my arms. That’ll give me a good work out