Get Off Your Rump

Kashi’s 7 whole grains will make you feel great & get you moving. How far can you get from the couch?

8 “Around The House” Challenges

  • 93 participants 44 comments
    Around The House Posted On: April 30, 2008

    Workout 3 times per week

    Challenge Yourself For: 30 days

    Yes, we know getting off your rump can sometimes be tough. But if you’re going to experience tomorrow, why not experience it strong and healthy? Some tips for sticking with a routine: •...

  • 75 participants 34 comments
    Around The House Posted On: April 21, 2008

    Dance with yourself

    Challenge Yourself For: 30 days

    When was the last time you turned up your favorite music and boogied? If it’s been a while, you’ll be surprised to discover it’s more fun than you remember. Challenge yourself to indulge your...

  • 82 participants 39 comments
    Around The House Posted On: April 14, 2008

    Make commercials count

    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...

  • 19 participants 7 comments
    Around The House Posted On: April 13, 2008

    Strength train instead of vegging

    Challenge Yourself For: 30 days

    Feeling antsy while you’re watching TV? If a show doesn’t capture your full attention, use that extra energy to do some strength training. Get out your handheld weights for some bicep curls, or...

  • 11 participants 0 comments
    Around The House Posted On: April 13, 2008

    Find your home's inner gym

    Challenge Yourself For: 30 days

    Opportunities for getting active abound right at home. So don’t wait for a convenient time or place; Challenge yourself to get moving, using your everyday surroundings as a springboard for action...

  • 71 participants 20 comments
    Around The House Posted On: April 13, 2008

    Have an exercise ball

    Challenge Yourself For: 30 days

    The great thing about an exercise ball is that it’s so versatile. You can use it to strengthen your core. Or, you can tone your muscles and improve balance simply by sitting on it. Any ball you...

  • 4 participants 2 comments
    Around The House Posted On: April 13, 2008

    Spread dance fever

    Challenge Yourself For: 30 days

    Are you a dancing queen? Or do you have two left feet? Either way, when you gather a group of friends or kids for an at-home dance off you’ll get your heart pumping, plus a great ab workout from...

  • 18 participants 3 comments
    Around The House Posted On: April 12, 2008

    Rev up a video

    Challenge Yourself For: 30 days

    In addition to moving those muscles, workout videos can teach you new skills. Nowadays there are videos for practically any activity you’d want to try, often available online to download...