Ok, I am looking at this March exercise challenge. I am going to challenge myself to work out in the elipical for 30 mins by the end of March. You see I have tried to use this machine but only can work on it for about 5 mins. if I am lucky. :wink: Would anyone else like to join in?

Today was my first day of my challenge. I did only 5.15 mins on this elipical workout. If I keep increasing this very two days I just might make my challenge goal.

Still there is no one else would like to make a challenge for them self?

I'll take you up on that challenge, Peanutband. I don't have an elliptical, but I do have an exercise bike. I can do 20 minutes, but at the end I'm a sweating wreck. My goal is to do 30 minutes by the end of the month.

Ok, I am looking at this March exercise challenge. I am going to challenge myself to work out in the elipical for 30 mins by the end of March. You see I have tried to use this machine but only can work on it for about 5 mins. if I am lucky. :party: Would anyone else like to join in?:hurray:

I am in on the challenge I have an elliptical and dont use it.

I'll take you up on that challenge, Peanutband. I don't have an elliptical, but I do have an exercise bike. I can do 20 minutes, but at the end I'm a sweating wreck. My goal is to do 30 minutes by the end of the month.

Great you are on.....:party: I am only up to 5 mins at this time. I will keep you updated each week or if I increase.

I am in on the challenge I have an elliptical and dont use it.

Great! I am so glad that I have two people on this challenge with me. :party:

Good luck to everyone.

I am challenging myself to workout 1000 minutes by the end of this month. Prior to surgery it took me about month to do 30 minutes on the elliptical. I love the elliptical machine. I also workout on the machines and I also use weights. Every Thursday morning I go to an Aerobics class. My challenge is to stay motivated and keep on going to the gym.

Congrats on your 5 minutes! That's a lot. When I first started this machine my trainer said start by doing 1-2 minutes and then add a minute the next time you are on it. I thought 1-2 minutes that's it? But she was right the 1-2 minutes felt like 15 minutes or more.

I am challenging myself to workout 1000 minutes by the end of this month. Prior to surgery it took me about month to do 30 minutes on the elliptical. I love the elliptical machine. I also workout on the machines and I also use weights. Every Thursday morning I go to an Aerobics class. My challenge is to stay motivated and keep on going to the gym.

Congrats on your 5 minutes! That's a lot. When I first started this machine my trainer said start by doing 1-2 minutes and then add a minute the next time you are on it. I thought 1-2 minutes that's it? But she was right the 1-2 minutes felt like 15 minutes or more.

I know what you are talking about. I thought I would just die after a 5 minute work out on this machine. I am proud to say I am now up to 10 minutes as of day. I hope to make my 30 minutes by the end of the month but I just don't know if I can it. This is harder than I thought. :laugh:

So how are you guys coming on your challenges?

I know what you are talking about. I thought I would just die after a 5 minute work out on this machine. I am proud to say I am now up to 10 minutes as of day. I hope to make my 30 minutes by the end of the month but I just don't know if I can it. This is harder than I thought. :tt2:

So how are you guys coming on your challenges?

I am doing well with my challenge. My trainer added more to what I do which is a challenge in it's self.

Now about the elliptical machine get that thought out of your head! You can do it!! When you are on the elliptical what do you do? Do you listen to music? Do you watch TV? In my gym I watch TV and I listen to music at the same time. It helps to keep my mind off of the time. Also some people actually cover the time on the machine so it's not in their face. Don't give up it will get easier. Congrats on getting to 10 minutes! Keep up the great work :laugh: Like I mentioned earlier I added an extra minute every time I got on the machine. So that may help.

I haven't been able to get on the bike much, but I've been keeping up as best I can. Still haven't made that 30 minute mark yet, but I did manage 27 before I pooped out. LOL! I'll keep trying.

I am doing well with my challenge. My trainer added more to what I do which is a challenge in it's self.

Now about the elliptical machine get that thought out of your head! You can do it!! When you are on the elliptical what do you do? Do you listen to music? Do you watch TV? In my gym I watch TV and I listen to music at the same time. It helps to keep my mind off of the time. Also some people actually cover the time on the machine so it's not in their face. Don't give up it will get easier. Congrats on getting to 10 minutes! Keep up the great work Like I mentioned earlier I added an extra minute every time I got on the machine. So that may help.

I do listen to music when I excerise so I won't watch the time. It is just hard when your legs gets very tired.:biggrin:

I haven't been able to get on the bike much, but I've been keeping up as best I can. Still haven't made that 30 minute mark yet, but I did manage 27 before I pooped out. LOL! I'll keep trying.

You are doing great!:biggrin: You can do it. Just I can. I will keep the eye on the prize.

You are doing great!:thumbup: You can do it. Just I can. I will keep the eye on the prize. :tt1:

YAY! Congrats to the both of you! Peanutband my legs were not cooperating today but I kept on going by putting more upbeat old school club music on my mp3 and kept on yelling at myself to keep moving don't stop moving now! I hit my half way point today towards my monthly goal so that's another thing that keeps me going.

I have another goal which I hope to conquer in July. I am starting a program that trains you to walk or run a 5K. The walking part is okay for me but my main goal is to add in running. I really want to run some or all of it in July when the 5K is being held.

I did it! I did it!

Talking on the phone works for me! I was on the bike 30 minutes! Woohoo!!

Okay, goal has changed. Let's see if I can make it 35 minutes by the end of March.

Okay, soon as my legs stop wobbling. LOL!

I did it! I did it!

Talking on the phone works for me! I was on the bike 30 minutes! Woohoo!!

Okay, goal has changed. Let's see if I can make it 35 minutes by the end of March.

Okay, soon as my legs stop wobbling. LOL!

Congrats! I am so happy for you. Keep it up. I am now up to 12 minutes on the elipical but I have a way to go to get to 30 minutes on this machine. :w00t:

Congrats! I am so happy for you. Keep it up. I am now up to 12 minutes on the elipical but I have a way to go to get to 30 minutes on this machine. :thumbup:

I don't own or have access to an elliptical, but I remember trying one when I lived in an apartment complex three years ago. I barely lasted two minutes, so I'm impressed with your stamina, Peanutband. You must have thighs of steel, girl.