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April 14, 2008

Make commercials count

By Kashi 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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Community Progress: 90% success

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    matthew2 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I DID IT A LITTLE

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    Adria1 commented on this. almost 3 years 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 commented on this. about 3 years ago

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

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    Amanda29 commented on this. over 3 years 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 commented on this. over 3 years ago

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

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    Barbie662 commented on this. over 3 years ago

    This is a great idea will start on it today .

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    kelsey826 commented on this. over 3 years ago

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

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    chevyt454 commented on this. over 3 years ago

    every little bit counts

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    GYMPOWER commented on this. over 3 years 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 commented on this. over 3 years 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 commented on this. over 3 years 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 commented on this. over 3 years 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 commented on this. over 3 years ago

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

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    cesilu commented on this. almost 4 years 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 commented on this. almost 4 years ago

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

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    trek_girl commented on this. almost 4 years 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 commented on this. almost 4 years ago

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

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    zengirl commented on this. almost 4 years 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 commented on this. almost 4 years 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 commented on this. almost 4 years 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

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    tkifer420 commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    Well i am new here yall and i am going to do sit up squats and jumping jacks during commercials.. hopefully get back to my healthy and happy weight !

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    joniz commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    We are going to jump, shake, boogie and shake out the giggles during every commercial. The sillier we look the happier we will be! What a great way to have fun and get healthier.

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    zengirl commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    I intend to march, jog in place, dance or what ever feels right at the moment during commercials. My rump needs a break!

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    meg3eblsu commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    Yay, this is fun. I’m going to use my weights, do squats, and use my exercise ball during commercials. How fun!

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    amalott commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    I will do sun salutations during the commercials.

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    mellen commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    Cool beans- I just marched with my 5 pounders for a few. Every time I use my free weights my puppy goes into cardiac arrest over them…lol. So I have to give her a 3 pounder to play with. It will be a challenge. I love your all’s Ideas though!!!

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    imsocool commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    I’m doing any kind of cardio i can think of! and occasionally picking up my 5 lb wieghts

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    spiretta commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    I will use wrist weights and ankle weights and do arm and leg exercises.

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    mellen commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    Hey! Just joined today- Will “Challenge Myself” tonite when I get home.

    How is it working for everyone?

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    clh_nc commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    I will do jumping jacks and leg lifts during commercials

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    HMatteri167 commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    Wow this is a great idea, I’m going to combine it with the exercise ball challenge.

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    tanyer commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    This is a good way to get myself and my daughter moving more. I am going to try a variety of different exercises

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    gabydee commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    I am going to do some strength activities during commercials as well as marching in place.

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    da11as31 commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    I will alternate between sit-ups & jumping jacks during commercials.

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    songwriter commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    This sounds perfect for me! Will do a wide variety of exercises and movements including utilizing free weights.

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    hearts1950 commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    Love the concept and will do back exercises plus other exercises during the commercials.

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    kdnolen commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    I love this idea and how many people are in it! I am very glad of the turnout!

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    jmthps commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    This might be fun to help burn off some of my kids energy before bedtime and work off some calories for me and my hubby.

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    Bobba1998 commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    During commercials I will do a variety of “floor exercises” like I did with Jack LaLane in the old days.

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    geka commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    my goal is to march in place and alternate between hand weights and jumping jacks

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    eafw3 commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    My goal is sit-ups and crunches during them, regardless of how tired i think i am

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    girl_geek commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    I am going to alternate between sit-ups and squats.

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    cft318 commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    i walk up and down the stairs on commercials, use my hand weights, and jump rope

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    timmiejo commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    Use my step machine for every commercial

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    DawgzRule08 commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    I will do a variety of different exercises during commercials

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    Maricella commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    I will do Jumping jacks and marching in place when I get tired.

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    Lynn_P commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    I will alternate between jumping jacks and arm movements during commercials.

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    kdnolen commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    I do jumping jacks, sit-ups, and other neat excersises during commercials.

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    melpoy commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    I am going to start marching in place during commercials.