Last week I announced our new Fall fitness challenge and it starts very SOON!! This Monday, Sept 4, 2023!!
We have done The Great Walk Challenge with Leslie Sansone/Walk at Home as a group MANY times over the summers, but this year I have made it a little different.
We are doing a FALL 100 day walk challenge starting Labor Day Monday all the way thru mid December. I know its going to be harder because it will get darker and colder… but its meant to be a challenge so WE CAN DO IT! It’s all about INTENTIONAL walking to get our health benefits and not just about logging specific number of steps by the end of the day.
Print your 3 page pdf walk calendar here:
2023 fall 100 day walk challenge calendar
Questions about this challenge? See below!
1. Do I really have to walk 100 days in a row? What about REST DAYS?
**The goal is to do at least 1 mile or 15 mins of walking every day for 100 days in a row. But not all days have to be intense fast walking. On rest days you should do a 15 min light walk/stroll to allow your body to rest. As always, listen to your body and even if you can’t walk 100 days in a row, just do the best you can!
2. What am I tracking on my calendar? Miles, steps or minutes?
**You will be recording your MILES on your calendar.
2,000 steps = 1 mile
15 minutes of brisk walking that raises your heart rate or 20 mins of a gentle walk = 1 mile
*Walk at Home DVDs or Walk15® Classes will figure out the mile system for you in 15 min/1 mile sections.
3. What if I don’t have a fitness tracker like a Fitbit or Garmin to count my miles or steps?
**No problem! Just set your watch for 15 minutes and go walking!
4. What does “intentional exercise” mean?
**Intentional exercise means you have planned ahead with what you are going to do for your exercise that day. You will only count the miles of exercise that you actually do, NOT your end of the day total miles or steps according to your Fitbit or Garmin tracker. For example: If I do a 2 mile Leslie Sansone dvd, than I will put (2) miles on my tracker for that day, even though at the end of the day my Fitbit may say I walked 4 miles by bedtime. Walking around at work or around my house does not count as “intentional exercise” since its necessary daily movement.
5. What exercises and activities count towards this 100 day challenge?
**Since this is a walking challenge; indoor and outdoor walking, chair walking, aqua walking, using the treadmill, indoor track, and specific fitness walking based dvds (ME, Leslie Sansone, Jessica Smith, etc. ) count towards this challenge.
**Gym classes, workouts and other forms of movement are GREAT to do, but please do not include them with your daily walking miles count.
6. What if I don’t have any indoor walking dvds?
**No problem! If you have access to a computer, you can watch FREE workout videos by ME, Leslie Sansone and Jessica Smith.
You can find our videos here:
https://www.youtube.com/@RachelDeVaughn/videos
and
https://www.youtube.com/user/walkathomemedia/videos
and
https://www.youtube.com/user/jessicasmithtv/videos
7. Who is going to monitor our miles for this challenge?
**YOU ARE! I am not going to be the mile tracker police. 😉 If you think the activity that you are doing counts as your mile, than go ahead and write it down!
The purpose of this challenge is to stay accountable as a group and to have fun and STAY WALKING AND MOVING this fall!
8. Where can I find additional accountability for this challenge?
I have a private Facebook group that is FREE if you want to post your walks and meet new friends! Accountability is KEY when participating in a challenge, especially since its a longer challenge. You can join here: (dont forget to answer the questions) https://www.facebook.com/groups/290296024792860
9. What happens if I miss a day?
Nothing! I still want you to keep working on your 100 day walk calendar even if you miss some days! Of course our goal is 100 days in a row, but life happens and injuries happen so its important to listen to your body (and doctor) FIRST and do the BEST YOU CAN!!
This challenge is meant to be difficult BUT DOABLE! It will take planning and dedication on your part to intentionally walk for 100 days in a row, or as much as you can. Staying consistent with walking and your exercising is one of the best things you can do for your body to lose fat and extra weight.
So what are you waiting for? Lets WALK STRONG this fall and walk towards better health!! COMMENT BELOW IF YOU’RE READY TO JOIN ME AND DON’T FORGET TO INVITE A FRIEND!!
Print off your miles tracker or use your own calendar or tracking system and get ready to start on MONDAY!
Print your 3 page pdf walk calendar here:
2023 fall 100 day walk challenge calendar
Fitness, Family & Book blogger. Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Active Aging and Silver Sneakers Coach. Walking Coach. Certified Nutrition Coach. Teaching fitness classes for all levels of fitness and ages since 2015. ✨Empower & Inspire✨
