So as most of you know, many of us here on the blog are members of a group that tracks workouts. The goal is to aim for 226 workouts in 2026.
I’m seeing my sights a bit higher, partly to encourage more dog walking these days. I don’t count all dog walks. The trips around the block don’t get tracked. But for both his health and mind, I’m aiming for more 20 min + walks that are long enough to activate my Garmin tracker as an activity.
I’m aiming for 400 workouts in 2026.
There are 283 days left in 2026. And I’m at workout number 104.
In addition to the Facebook groups, I’m keeping my own log here.
But the reason I’m posting is to celebrate my 100th workout of the year. Of course it was a walk with Cheddar.
A bunch of us here on the blog track our workouts in a Facebook group. Here is the link to our Facebook group, 226 Workouts in 2026, The Fit Feminist Edition. You’re welcome to join us.
It’s an accountability group, yes, but it’s about fun, community, and being supportive of all the different stages of fitness and ways we fit movement into our lives. Personally, I love being in a body-positive, movement-focused fitness group. I often feel inspired by the things people are doing and I just love the wide range of activities represented in the group. I also love that we all track in different ways. You can find what works for you.
Here’s our organizer, Cheryl, explaining what it’s all about,
“Greetings and welcome to the 226 workouts in 2026 (Fit Feminist Edition) group! For folks who are new and wondering how this all works, it’s basically a place to count and share our workouts over the year in a community of support and encouragement.
What exactly this looks like for each of us is open to individual interpretation and the delightful variety of ways that work for different group members.
A few notes that may be helpful as we start up again this year:
1. Everyone decides for themselves what counts as a workout. There is no wrong way to do this. (My own approach at present is that I count any intentional movement of about 20 minutes or more, as I find this helps me take time to workout even if it’s short, knowing that it will count. And yes I realize that this is a mental trick I’m playing on myself, and I’m 100% down with it!)
2. Some people count number of workouts, some people count number of days they were active, and some count both. (I like to count number of workouts, as that feels the most motivating for me.)
3. You can post each workout one at a time, or do a weekly summary, a monthly summary, or a catch-up any time you think of it. (I tend to post my workouts every day as it helps me keep track of where I’m at and I also enjoy the feeling of accomplishment that comes with sharing my progress in this supportive space.)
4. Sometimes folks post photos related to their workout. This is very welcome and also totally optional.
That’s all I can think of to explain how our little community works. Questions are welcome, and I look forward to moving with all of you this year!!”
