The Total Body Challenge is a fun way to challenge yourself while being fit and active. No matter what your goal or fitness level, you’ll be able to use these workouts to your benefit.
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Today’s topic is “in like a lion.” On the heels of the Supermans, Squats, and Twists challenge, yesterday kicked off the first day of my March challenge. The new challenge combines aspects of both the Burpees, Planks, and Push-Ups challenge as well as the Supermans challenge and it’s aptly named the Total Body Challenge. In like a lion, indeed!
Admittedly, I had no intention of these challenges going on this long. I started the first one to keep myself motivated and in shape while I shed some post-holiday weight. The second challenge was a result of everyone loving the first one so much. Unfortunately I didn’t finish my own challenge in February due to illness and lack of motivation. This third challenge is a result of needing to get back on the wagon myself, the enjoyment of encouraging others, as well as the need to maintain some semblance of sanity through these dreary days we’ve been having lately.
I documented my progress from the Burpees challenge with a photo. I had the best intentions of documenting the Supermans challenge with measurements. But when I stopped working out and never restarted, I didn’t bother taking follow-up measurements. In fact, I feel like I’ve gained some additional flub from not continuing with all those burpees from January. So no progress pic for today, but here’s hoping I have amazing results this time around!
What is the Total Body Challenge?
As mentioned, the Total Body Challenge combines the Burpees and Supermans challenges. Those of us participating will be performing burpees one day and a combo exercise of supermans, planks, and push-ups on the other day. I chose these exercises for the Total Body Challenge for a few reasons.
First, I love burpees. I definitely wanted to incorporate them into the workout somehow. But I know not everyone loves burpees so I needed to keep things fresh. Second, I wanted to make sure those of us who have done the previous two challenges reap the benefits from a third challenge. The combination of burpees, supermans, planks, and push-ups will do a lot to strengthen our entire body rather than just isolate a few key muscles. Third, and most importantly, I wanted it to be fun for a variety of individuals. By keeping the reps low, more people will be willing and/or able to participate and see the challenge through.
Now that you know the exercises and why we’re doing them, check out the schedule for the Total Body Challenge.
I highly encourage you to take advantage of this amazing FREE fitness challenge. You can do the workouts on your own, on your own time, in the comfort of your own home. If you like added accountability, join the Total Body Challenge Facebook group. Members post photos and videos of their progress and we have fun encouraging one another.
Still on the fence about joining the challenge? I’ll give you five reasons why you should!
Five Reasons YOU Should Take the Total Body Challenge!
1. Get fit and have FUN!
Joining the Total Body Challenge is the easiest way to get fit and have fun while doing it. The workouts are short and to the point. They’re challenging but not unmanageable. Plus, we have a ton of fun in the Facebook groups for these challenges. Join us!
2. No equipment necessary.
You don’t need any equipment for this challenge. In fact, you can do the workouts barefoot if you prefer. You can do the workouts at the office, at the park, or while getting coffee with friends. Easy peasy! Any time, anywhere.
3. It’s FREE.
Did I mention the challenges I’ve been hosting are FREE? That’s right — no cost, no commitment, no obligation. Join the group, do the workouts, receive pointers and cheering — all for FREE.
4. Make new friends!
These challenges attract a wonderful group of like-minded individuals committed to seeing results. The camaraderie of the groups is unparalleled.
5. See results.
You’ll see results with Total Body Challenge. The exercises chosen will help you be stronger, jump higher, run faster. Whatever your goals, these workouts will help get you there. Try it — you’ll see!
If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you know I’ve been getting back into running after a little more than two months off. For me, these workouts, coupled with my physical therapy exercises, are going to help me get back to running well sooner rather than later. No matter what your goal or fitness level, you’ll be able to use these workouts to your benefit, too.
I hope you decide to join in the Total Body Challenge fun!
xo
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These challenges are so great! Bodyweight exercises are my favorites and in my opinion the hardest! Looks like a great way to tackle March!
I agree, they sometimes can be the hardest!
This looks like another great challenge! I realized during the first one that its just too much for me to also be doing daily challenges along with my strength training program and other workouts. They’re a good addition here and there but when the numbers got too high I was too tired to do everything. However, this one looks more manageable so maybe I’ll add this in a few days a week!
Yes, the 100 challenge was definitely a lot. But for me it was amazing. I saw great results! I also wasn’t running or doing any run-maintenance so it didn’t impede too much. 😉 I hope you join for the March one.
These challenges have been great for everyone…the individuals who are looking for a place to begin their fitness journey, and they have been fantastic for the “seasoned” ones as well. I am all about body weight exercises…they can be done almost anywhere, so they are ideal for when you’re traveling and don’t have a lot of time to seek out a fitness place. No excuses!!
I’m so glad you’ve been doing them with me. You have the best selfies!
I love your challenges and I love that there is no equipment needed. I runfess I fell off the wagon last month when I strained my hip flexor. I know I can’t do supermans right now and I’m not sure about burpees either. : (
No burpees?! Nooooo!!! I was wondering where you went, actually. I hope the hip flexor is healing. If you want to stick with the challenge, skip the supermans and replace with bird-dog.
I hate doing burpees but I know they are a great exercise. So is the challenge to do them all at one time or can you break them up throughout the day?
You can break up the burpees throughout the day if need be. The other set you should *try* to do in succession if you can. But it’s not required if you can’t. 🙂
Ambitious on the push ups! I suppose people break them up throughout the day. I regularly do all of these except not everyday. Maybe I should! Thanks for the link up today.
Well we did 100 push-ups in January so it’s kind of a refresher. Those I did break up, though. We’ll see if I can hang for the 50 in a row this month!
Oh, burpees. They’re definitely not my favorite, but I will admit that they’re good for me, haha. I love that this doesn’t require any equipment!
BURPEES, FARRAH!!! Do the burpees!!!!
I actually like this one better than the other ones — never a fan of doing the same exercises every day. But I’ll probably continue to do my own thing, which , at the moment, is bodyweight exercises. 🙂
When I travel I still run, and I have a lot of exercise videos on my ipad.
These are all bodyweight… just add it in to your current routine! They’re super simple and quick to do!
These free challenges are so awesome! I have to get on board. I am so good about running but I’ve gotten out of the habit of my body weight exercises. I don’t do burpees b/c they tweak my back but I’ll try to add some of the other challenges into my days! Have a good weekend!
Definitely join the fun if you can!
Sounds like a great challenge, I like that it’s a combination of different exercises 🙂
I hope it turns into a great challenge! I need it!
I’ve been enjoying body weight strength training for years now. I take it slow so I have good form, and they can leave me quite sore.
That’s good. That’s how it should be done. 🙂
I love these challenges. I didn’t stick with it last time and I may not this time. But glad it is available.
Planks are my favorite.
I run all the time when I travel…that’s it 🙁
Interestingly enough, I rarely run when I travel. Unless of course it’s for a race. 🙂
I didn’t stick with it last time either. I’m making myself stick with it this time, though. I need more strength!
Although I’m technically in the taper period right now, I will attempt to do this challenge because it looks really good! You know I’m all about strength training and body weight exercises.
You can easily do this while training or tapering. It will be good to strengthen all the parts!
Oh this looks like an awesome challenge!! I wish I could do any plyos right now 🙁
Gah, still can’t? Whomp whomp.
Love these challenges!! And I have to admit …I kind of, sort of, missed those burpees this past month. Looking forward to another great month with a great group of folks! Thanks Rachel!
I missed them, too. Looks like you drank the Kool-Aid. Welcome. 🙂
I am SO excited to join the challenge this month!! I’ve been needing to do one for so long and can’t wait to see how the month goes! 🙂
Happy Friday!!
Yeaaaah girl! Glad to have you!
Looks like a great, and challenging, challenge. Those burpees get me every time!
Burpees are the best!
I must be nuts. I’m in.
My favorite body weight exercises are push ups and pull ups. But… I haven’t lifted in over a week because I slept on my shoulder wrong and it has been so freaking sore! Giving it some TLC. Happy Friday!
This is awesome! I’m going to follow along but do a modified version. I had a slipped disc in my back, and just a few days ago was able to start doing any exercise again. So not quite ready for some of this, but will definitely be incorporating parts of it!
I missed out on your challenge last month and was feeling the FOMO! I worked 12 hours yesterday and today, but I think I will try to catch up this weekend!
One of these days I really will do the challenge. Pushups, burpees, and even planks are so hard for me right now with my shoulder injury. Excuses, excuses, right?
thank you so much for doing these challenges! This one seems like it will be really fun!
Looks like a great challenge! Such a great way to stay fit during the winter months when it’s easy to get lazy!
Challenge accepted #noexcuses, right 😀 I don’t like burpees but that’s the one that works! So, we just have to do it and be proud 🙂
Love no equipment exercises because you can do em anywhere!
I love this challenge! But the burpees are HARD. I like that you can break them up throughout the day. I can probably do 5-6 in a row and then I need to take a break.
These challenges are really … well challenging 🙂 Sounds like a plan to me. I need to get in shape asap.
This looks like an intense challenge! Totally worth it though.
This sounds like an amazing challenge! I really need to get back into a strength routine!!
Burpees and all I’m in 😉 Thanks for organizing another challenge!
I will get back to the challenge once I get the OK from my dr! Getting my heart checked out on Monday.
Thanks for putting it all together 🙂
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I was able to get in on day one of this and so I am committing to finishing it. Supermans are among my favorites.
Thanks so much for putting this together! It’s very appreciated!
Group challenges are always a great source of motivation. I never want to be THAT person to have to admit defeat to others. That fear always makes me want to push myself that much harder.
I am SO excited to join the challenge this month!! I’ve been needing to do one for so long and can’t wait to see how the month goes! 🙂
Awesome post keep up good work
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