This post is part of my 12 Mini Goals Challenge.
Small daily habits can make a big difference over the course of a few weeks, months, or even longer. In 2016, I am going to focus on a new habit or mini goal every month. In January, I focused on Daily Movement or Exercise. In February, I focused on cutting down on evening snacking.
My March Mini Goal: Complete 30-Day Pilates Challenge
Because my goals in January and February both dealt with healthy living, I was going to change up March and move to a goal within the home. But when I heard about The Balanced Life’s 30-Day Pilates Challenge, I knew I wanted to make it my March goal.
The Challenge officially starts on March 1, so the timing was perfect. This challenge is FREE and you can sign up here. Every morning Robin e-mails out a 10 minutes Pilates workout that you can do from home.
There is a different focus each day of the week. See the image below for the breakdown of each day’s focus.
I considered also making it a goal to do the video right away in the morning before my daughters got up. I decided against it and instead I am making it a goal to do the video before supper (or preferably by lunch) each day. In January when I was trying to get 10 minutes of exercise each day, I struggled to get it in if it was not completed by the evening. A few of the days I was doing a quick online workout video at 10 PM so I could check the day off as complete. It’s hard to be motivated to get the exercise in so late. In March, my goal is to do the video earlier in the day so this isn’t a problem.
Your March Mini Goal: join the 30-day pilates challenge OR find your own 30-day workout challenge
If you want to join me, print off the March Challenge Tracker. The March tracker looks different than the calendars for January and February. I wanted to leave room for additional notes each day. I wanted to note any days that had especially great workouts in case I wanted to revisit them later. I also plan on noting the time I do the day’s workout. Feel free to just place an X on the day when you complete your workout if you prefer.
(This post isn’t sponsored by The Balanced Life…I just really enjoy her free workouts! Join her free 30 Day Pilates Body Challenge here. She also has a monthly subscription service that looks intriguing.)
If you have trouble fitting exercise into your daily routine, read my 30+ tips to help you fit exercise into your daily routine.
Let me know if you decide to join!
I would love to have you join the 12 Mini Goals Challenge. Sign up for my mailing list if you want to be e-mailed the challenge each month. If we get to a month where the goal doesn’t fit into your life, you can always tweak it to be a mini goal that works for you.
Stop by to see where I link up each week: Link-Ups
You will receive free updates, morning motivation, printables, blog post highlights, and occasional deals sent your way. Frequency?? Just a few times per month.
Michelle says
I took a Pilates class once and I learned many things I now do at home. It made me realize that doing classes was not my thing. This is certainly a good motivator to begin and stick with. Thanks for sharing.
Bree says
This looks like so much fun! I might sign up so I can save the workouts for when I’m allowed to workout again after the baby is born! Thank you for sharing! :)
Emily says
You are welcome! I would guess all the links will still be available as they were with past free workouts.
Jill says
I tried the sign up option at the link you posted and it says “oops, page not found.”
Emily says
Hmmm…I tested all the links and they worked for me. Sorry it’s not working for you! Maybe try again? Or copy this into your browser: http://thebalancedlifeonline.com/30-days-pilates-body-challenge
Ruthie Gray says
I want to download this and check off at least some activity each day. I’ve done better the last couple weeks – the 6 minute workout got laid aside for a bit!
Victoria @ Creative Home Keeper says
Thank you so much for sharing this! My post-baby body (although it’s been over a year, so I don’t even know if I can use that as an excuse anymore!) really needs this :)
Emily says
It’s a valid excuse. ;)
I hope you enjoy her workouts!
P.Jeanne says
How fun! I love pilates and am currently doing Piyo :-) I might just join in on this challenge with ya, I’ll let you know!!
Angela @ Setting My Intention says
I haven’t heard of her but I’m going to check it out! Not sure if I’ll do all 30 days but I’d love to do some of the workouts. Have you heard of blogilates? I’ve done some of her videos and they’re fun too.
Emily says
I have heard a few others recommend blogilates. It looks like a great resource! Thanks for sharing.
P. Jeanne says
I joined the challenge and printed out the tracker, EXCITED!! :D
Emily says
Yeah! I’m happy you joined. I hope you enjoy it. :)
K. Ann Guinn says
Thanks for the suggestion. As soon as I started watching the videos with Robin Long, I was hooked. She seems like a gentle, yet knowledgeable coach.
I signed up one day late, but quickly caught up. I was so impressed, that I decided to share the challenge on my blog. I know that at least one friend joined after I shared on Facebook, and she got a couple friends to participate, as well.
Love it when women support one another !
Emily says
Thank you for sharing. I am happy you are enjoying her workouts. Yes, she seems so kind and knowledgeable.
That is great you were able to find others who wanted to join!