sitting challenge

I think I sit too much during the day. True, I am home all day, and I do need to spend time on the computer. However, when I look over my day, I see how many times I’m sitting, especially if I choose to sit instead of working on a project.

Hence, the sitting challenge: each time I sit during the day, I need to do an arm routine of 5 reps per exercise and 8 reverse lunges per side. The arm routine is something I picked up from a Cindy Crawford video way too many years ago. It involves overhead presses, flyes, and bicep curls.

I set up 2 pairs of weights in my office for my sitting challenge. I wanted to challenge myself just enough that I had a day of doing 5 or more sets, so I wouldn’t be too sore the next day. Once these weights are too easy, I’ll move up. For the arms, I’m using a pair of 15 lb. dumbbells. I use 25 lb. when doing overhead presses in my strength training. For the reverse lunges, I’m using a pair of 30 lb kettlebells. Normally, I would use a pair of 40 lb. kettlebells. I find the reverse lunges are a little difficult on the carpet; I slide a bit if I’m not careful.

Are you doing any challenges to help you change unhealthy habits?