We found 14 results tagged with "motivation"

14 Challenges

3 participants 0 comments
Posted on: October 06, 2008

Light a fire: inspire

Challenge yourself for: 7 days

When was the last time you inspired others to make positive changes? Sometimes, it’s motivation, pure and simple, that matters. And, often, that motivation comes from outside sources. Whether it’s...

9 participants 1 comment
Posted on: September 26, 2008

Workout your rump

Challenge yourself for: 7 days

It’s tempting to focus on individual body parts and want to work them out to improve them. Unfortunately, science doesn’t support the idea of spot toning. However, there are exercises that make you...

61 participants 13 comments
Posted on: September 22, 2008

Change up crunch time

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Even the best-conceived abdominal workouts get old. When was the last time you did something new during tummy time? Adding variety or intensity to your routine can not only help you stick to it, but...

20 participants 10 comments
Posted on: September 14, 2008

Replenish and recharge yourself

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Are you committed to whole living, but occasionally find your devotion flagging? Not to worry: Living up to your ideals takes practice – and, sometimes, even more than that. If your daily habits are...

12 participants 7 comments
Posted on: August 26, 2008

Fit in friendship

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Meeting a friend? Instead of the standard restaurant-and-a-movie, how about meeting outdoors? From there, you can take a walk or a hike, or go for a bike ride. If you pack a healthful lunch, you can...

21 participants 10 comments
Posted on: July 03, 2008

Write a nutrition manifesto

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

What do you want to commit to nutrition-wise? Do you often say to yourself ‘I should eat more fruits and veggies?’ and then find it difficult to follow-through? Sometimes writing down your goals is...

98 participants 41 comments
Posted on: June 24, 2008

Measure your middle

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Excess abdominal fat is commonly used as an indicator of less-than-optimal fitness. Today, challenge yourself to get out your measuring tape and take an honest look at your measurements. Then, write...

32 participants 11 comments
Posted on: June 01, 2008

Schedule exercise in your calendar

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

One way to make fitness a priority is to write it down in your calendar and treat it like an important appointment that you can’t miss. In the next 24 hours, block out some time for your favorite...

2 participants 0 comments
Posted on: April 13, 2008

Learn your lesson

Challenge yourself for: 30 days

When you’re learning a new skill or game, exercise stops being a chore and becomes a pleasure. Pick an activity you’d like to get better at that will motivate you to move. Then challenge yourself to...

12 participants 5 comments
Posted on: February 08, 2008

Avoid a workout rut

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Adding variety to your regular workout routine is more important than you might think. New activities not only keep you interested and motivated, they also challenge your muscles work harder to adapt...

8 participants 1 comment
Posted on: January 31, 2008

Reward yourself for achieving fitness goals

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Have you written down an exercise plan and worked toward your fitness goals? If so, you might want to plan out ways to reward yourself once you’ve met them. Lots of people find this practice...

21 participants 8 comments
Posted on: January 18, 2008

Keep an exercise diary

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

This is another wonderful idea for keeping yourself motivated toward achieving your fitness goals. And there are lots of different methods for doing it. You can use websites that are designed for this...

18 participants 9 comments
Posted on: January 11, 2008

Find an exercise buddy

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Many of us are a lot more motivated to exercise if we have someone to do it with. Whether we’re going to the gym, taking a class or going for an afternoon walk during work hours, when we’re...

31 participants 11 comments
Posted on: January 07, 2008

Write out an exercise plan

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Seeing your exercise goals written down can really keep you motivated. Do you want flatter abs? Or do you dream of being able to run a mile or two? Whatever your fitness goals, make a plan for...