Twelve Days of Fitness Blog Challenge: Day One

Merry Christmas Everyone!  Today is the first day of the Fit Armadillo Twelve Days of Fitness Blog Challenge.  Every day from today through January 5th, participants will share daily workouts on their blogs in an effort to keep moving over the holidays and to get a jumpstart on their 2014 fitness goals. If you want to join in on the challenge, there’s still time! Join the Challenge through this link >>    The way I see it, the more the merrier!

Wondering what a personal trainer's workout looks like on Christmas Day? Read on:

Catherine’s Day One Workout

Usually, I’d prefer to run outside Christmas morning since it’s a workout I can complete without disturbing anyone else in the family.  (OK, OK I do also love running)! Despite the fact that it was below freezing out in Connecticut, USA where we’re celebrating the holidays, I would have enjoyed the challenge of bundling up just right.  However, I still don’t trust my bum ankle with the cold weather.  So to fit my workout in before Christmas dinner, I convinced my parents to get us into their gym which just so happened to be the only one open on Christmas Day.  Surprised? Don’t be! The gym they belong to is Anytime Fitness.  

Here’s my workout of the day:

I started out in the new back-room of Anytime Fitness, which is AWESOME. It’s set up for personal training, but since there is no training on Christmas Day I had it all to myself.  Pretty darn cool!  I was able to use a foam roller to work out some kinks before getting on the treadmill.  For my cardio workout I did a 2.5 mile run on a treadmill I had never seen before. I’m excited to check out some of the programs they have on it during my next visit.  

Anytime Fitness Training Room: My Own Gym for the Day!

After my run I did a little HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training). I had a real field day using all the equipment I wanted in the back.  Here are some of the items I took out: 

I completed an interval with kettlebells, the Bosu, a jumprope, TRX bands, and medicine balls. I finished things up with some ab work.  

Before I left, I couldn't resist posing with the Anytime Fitness logo runners.  I think I look a lot like them, except of course, that I have two legs. What do you think? 

I also had a lot of fun trying to write out a Merry Christmas message for you. Sadly, I only got one word spelled out in resistance bands before my private gym in the back stopped being so private.

Wishing you a

 Christmas! 

Did you work out today? Want to join the 12 Days of Fitness Challenge? Know someone who would? Leave a note with your comments and share this to spread the word! 

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Looking for some fitness inspiration?  Check out Day One of the Challenge for our other bloggers:

Read about Nadya's 1st Day of Fitness HERE>> 

LaShandra talks about her Day 1 On her Blog Fit2BaMom>> 

Christy shares on her blog Life is Lovely Dream>>

The 12 Days of Fitness Blog Challenge!

Sitting here at home in Houston, TX where it is 74 degrees out, I'm having a hard time believing that it's almost Christmas!  Except when visiting any fitness clients living within 5 miles of a shopping plaza, but I digress.

If you've been following me on Facebook or Twitter, you probably have already heard of my 12 Days of Fitness Blog Challenge. If not, I'm here to invite you to join in on the Blog Challenge I've created to help you get a jumpstart on your 2014 fitness and blog-related goals.  This challenge is run by me, Catherine Basu, an ACE-Certified Fitness Professional so in addition to having fun and making new friends, you'll be able to get FREE fitness advice if you participate in the challenge!  Basically you have nothing to lose by joining the challenge expect a few lbs (or kgs depending on your location).

What do you have to do to be a part of the Challenge? I'm so glad you asked! Here's some more info to get you started:

1. Have your own blog. Don't have one yet? Make one by clicking HERE >>

2.  Write a post a day for the 12 Days of Christmas (December 25-January 5th) that talks about your workout for the day. You do NOT need to spend hours at the gym everyday to participate. The point of the challenge is to get you moving.  The minimum workout you can log is a 10 minute walk that you didn't intend on taking. Perfect excuse for you to get out of the house and have a "moment" of peace if things are getting crazy over the holidays...

3.  Join the Facebook group for the Blog Challenge so that you can ask me any questions you might have and meet the other amazing people in our challenge.  The Facebook group will be our meeting place. This is where you will share your daily fitness blog post. I'll collect all the links and share these on my blog as well so you'll have the chance to gain some new followers.   Click HERE to join >>

4.  Be ready to rock!  Get excited :)

At the end of the challenge I've planned a special surprise for all the participants who make it through the 12 Days.  Additionally, anyone who completes the challenge will be able to sign up for any of my fitness offerings in 2014 at 2013 prices.

Are you up for the challenge? I'm so excited to get things started next week on December 25th, hear about any fitness goals you have for 2014, and get the chance to read some awesome blogs.

For more information or to join in, click on the link for the Facebook group, e-mail me, or leave a comment below.

If you're traveling this weekend, have a safe journey!