How to Complete a Step Challenge When You're #SaferAtHome

Did you sign up for the FitnessBank Step Challenge with Des Linden. Congrats, me too! 

Did you plan to run outside every day for two months and rack up thousands and thousands of steps? Yeah, me too!

I'm lucky that I can still run outside, but the sidewalks and parks are crowded.

​Running my usual routes involves lots maneuvers to stay a safe distance from the other walkers and runners. My favorite park just doesn't have enough sidewalk space for everyone right now. 

That's why I started looking for new ways to get my steps in at home.

Des' Spring Step Challenge is April 1 to May 31. You can sign up anytime before April 30. The app will add all your April steps to your total. (Photo credit: FitnessBank #StepCheck)

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Updating My FitnessBank Step Challenge Plan

I don't have a treadmill or trainer bike, so it's just me and my feet. I have a staircase, but stair repeats get old REALLY FAST.

​I decided — like almost everyone else harboring in place — to check YouTube for new workouts. After some trial and error, I added two new fitness workouts to my schedule. The beauty of these workouts is you make them as intense as you want. 

Leslie Sansone's Walk at Home Workouts

Leslie Sansone's Walk at Home workouts reminded me of the old-school Jane Fonda workouts I did years ago after giving birth. Leslie guides viewers through a walk-in-place routine that includes working your arms and core.

Her YouTube Channel offers 10, 20, 30 and 45 minute workouts. Some are group workouts, while others are Leslie alone. I've done 3 different workouts this week, and loved them all. The 45-minute heart-healthy session was a sweat fest.

Leslie has a variety of walking workouts, including core, HIIT, weights, and bands. I add the 30-minute walking workout late in the day when I'm behind on my daily step total.

An added benefit for me is that Leslie is from Pittsburgh. Her voice sounds like my hometown.

In 2014, Leslie Sansone teamed up with the American Heart Association for this effective 45 min. workout. (Photo Credit: Leslie Sansone/YouTube)

Joanna Soh Official: 10,000 Indoor Step Challenge

My other new workout partner is Joanna Soh Official. She launched her 10,000 Daily Step Challenge in February, 2020. This workout raises your heart rate and uses every muscle. 

Joanna leads you through a series of movements over 30-minutes. There's a 30-second clock in the corner for each movement which I found comforting. (Of course, I can do that move for 30 seconds!)

Joanna has workouts for cardio, abs, thighs, shoulders, and more. Plus, diet and meal prep tips.

I'm loving these new workouts. I plan on trying more from both ladies. They offer serious sweaty workouts + extra steps I need for my challenge! 

​If you have a favorite YouTube workout, share it with me on Instagram or Twitter. I'd love to know what you recommend. ​

Sign Up and Run with Des Linden

If you're interested, can still sign up for FitnessBank and Des' Spring Step Challenge through April 30. The free FitnessBank app pulls all your steps from April and adds them to your challenge total. 

Challenge participants can win lots of great prizes: Free Races for a Year, @BrooksRunning Shoes, Autographed Posters and more!  Find out how many steps you get compared to US Olympic runner Des Linden!

It's Easy to Join the Challenge:

• Download the FREE FitnessBank Tracker App
• Join Des’ SPRING STEP CHALLENGE Group
• Sync to Your Watch or SmartPhone
• Track Your Steps April 1-May 31 
• No Fitness Bank Account Needed to Participate
• Compare Your Steps to Olympian Des Linden

Click for More Details on FitnessBank & Des' Spring Step Challenge

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