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You might remember the Presidents Physical Fitness Challenge when you were in school. You know, the one where they test you on various fitness exercises and make you feel like everyone in the entire class is in better shape than you. Okay, so that last part was totally from my perspective. But that’s how I felt!

Well now, I’m reclaiming my youth. I’ve joined the Presidents Physical Fitness Challenge (for adults). No, I’m not seeing how many sit-ups I can pump out compared to the out-of-shape lady down the block. In fact, the beauty of this is that there is no comparison to others at all. I just log my daily exercise activities online and I accumulate points. I can earn certificates and even medals, once I get enough points. Of course, since this isn’t a school sponsored event I have to actually purchase the medal - but they don’t cost much and this is the closest I think I’ll ever come to a bronze, silver or gold medal. So, it’s worth it for me. 

The Presidents Physical Fitness Challenge helps me to focus on being consistent in my exercise routine. On days when I need all the extra motivation I can get, it helps me to know that I am adding points to my total which is bringing me closer to that first medal. I imagine once I get the bronze medal, my motivation will increase even more to get the silver. (I’m having visions now, of myself standing on an Olympic-like podium with an overweight, balding official in a suit, draping that medal around my neck)

The great part is that every bit counts in the Presidents Physical Fitness Challenge. Stretching, gardening, household tasks, darts and home repair are on their list of activities that I can earn points for. Too bad they didn’t test me for these when I was younger because I’m pretty sure I could have blown away all those other 7th graders with my awesome home repair skills. Come join me, even if you have no home repair skills - there must be something on this list of activities that you enjoy.