Miles of Movies: Workout Journal

May 2022 Totals: Elliptical : 98.61 miles in 7 hours, 27 minutes  Exercised: 24 days out of 31: 12 days elliptical 12 days kettlebell Kettlebell Swings: 1,450 swings (8kg/17lb) Watched 4 movies :  Follow the Fleet (1936) Two Girls and a Sailor (1944) Follow the Boys (1963) Shipmates Forever (1935) Weight Loss: 4 pounds! (difference between highest & lowest weight) Year To Date January – May 2022: Elliptical : 449.58 miles in 34 hours, 19 minutes (1 day, 10 hours, 19 minutes) Kettlebell : 1,450 swings (8kg/17lb)  Exercised: 71 days out of 151: 59 days elliptical 12 days kettlebell Watched: 17 movies and 3 documentaries Weight Loss: 13 pounds! (difference between highest & lowest weight)

Weekly Stats: 5/22/22 - 5/28/22: 24.25 miles on the elliptical in 1hr, 51min (Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday) 60 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer (20sec high-intensity pace & 60sec recovery pace) Extra: 500 kettlebell swings (8kg/17lb)  Non-elliptical days: 100 swings Sunday, Monday; 150 swings Wednesday, Friday  Watched one movie ( Shipmates Forever from 1935) #20 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list ! 

Finished with the 3-day workout week and the final Navy-themed movie for May -- Shipmates Forever ! Today's Morning Workout: 8.16 miles on the elliptical in 37:21 minutes. 5-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then two interval segments at resistance level 6 & 5 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 5. 20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace.  Third and final day of watching ' Shipmates Forever ' from 1935, starring Dick Powell, Ruby Keeler, and Lewis Stone. Today's segment included a little music and a lot more Naval Academy life! IMDb Movie Outline : A successful crooner who doesn't want to join the Navy decides to prove to his father, a Navy admiral, that he has what it takes to make it in the fleet. #20 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Day 2 of the last week of May workouts is over and only one day left of the last Navy-themed movie this month -- Shipmates Forever ! Today's Noontime Workout: 8.01 miles on the elliptical in 36:49 minutes. 5-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then two interval segments at resistance level 6 & 5 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 5. 20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace.  Second day of watching ' Shipmates Forever ' from 1935, starring Dick Powell, Ruby Keeler, and Lewis Stone. Today's segment included Dick Powell singing 'I'd Love to Take Orders from You'! IMDb Movie Outline : A successful crooner who doesn't want to join the Navy decides to prove to his father, a Navy admiral, that he has what it takes to make it in the fleet. #20 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Final week of May workouts has begun with another Navy-themed musical movie from 1935 -- Shipmates Forever ! Today's Noontime Workout: 8.08 miles on the elliptical in 36:52 minutes. 5-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then two interval segments at resistance level 6 & 5 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 5. 20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace.  First day of watching ' Shipmates Forever ' from 1935, starring Dick Powell, Ruby Keeler, and Lewis Stone. Today's segment included Dick Powell singing 'Don't Give Up the Ship'! IMDb Movie Outline : A successful crooner who doesn't want to join the Navy decides to prove to his father, a Navy admiral, that he has what it takes to make it in the fleet. #20 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Weekly Stats: 5/15/22 - 5/21/22: 21.35 miles on the elliptical in 1hr, 37min (Tuesday, Thursday & Friday) 60 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer (20sec high-intensity pace & 60sec recovery pace) Extra: 400 kettlebell swings (8kg/17lb)  100 swings non-elliptical days: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Saturday  Watched one movie ( Follow the Boys from 1963) #19 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list ! 

Another week of working out is over along with another movie,  Follow the Boys ! Today's Afternoon Workout: 7.28 miles on the elliptical in 33:14 minutes. 1-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then two interval segments at resistance level 6 & 5 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 5. 20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace.  Third and final day of watching ' Follow the Boys ' from 1963, starring Connie Francis, Paula Prentiss, and Dany Robin. Today's segment included Connie Francis singing 'Tonight's My Night'! IMDb Movie Outline : Four women have adventures when they follow the Navy men they love to Italy. #19 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Done with Day 2 of working out this week and only one day left of Follow the Boys ! Today's Afternoon Workout: 7.05 miles on the elliptical in 32:24 minutes. 1-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then two interval segments at resistance level 6 & 5 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 5. 20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace.  Second day of watching ' Follow the Boys ' from 1963, starring Connie Francis, Paula Prentiss, and Dany Robin. Today's segment included more plot development and romance than music! IMDb Movie Outline : Four women have adventures when they follow the Navy men they love to Italy. #19 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Week 3 of May workouts is now underway with another sailor-themed flick from 1963 -- Follow the Boys ! Today's Noontime Workout: 7.02 miles on the elliptical in 32:03 minutes. 1-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then two interval segments at resistance level 6 & 5 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 5. 20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace.  First day of watching ' Follow the Boys ' from 1963, starring Connie Francis, Paula Prentiss, and Dany Robin. Today's segment included the opening credits with Connie Francis singing the title song 'Follow the Boys'! IMDb Movie Outline : Four women have adventures when they follow the Navy men they love to Italy. #19 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Weekly Stats: 5/9/22 - 5/14/22: 28.55 miles on the elliptical in 2hr, 6min (Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday) 80 minutes uncounted speed intervals (30sec high-intensity pace & 30sec recovery pace) Extra: 100 kettlebell swings (Friday) (8kg/17lb) Watched one movie ( Two Girls and a Sailor from 1944); #18 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list ! 

Done with week 2 of working out, and finished the music-filled  Two Girls and a Sailor ! Today's Afternoon Workout: 9.75 miles on the elliptical in 42:53 minutes. 5-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then two interval segments at resistance level 6 & 5 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 5. Uncounted intervals of 30 seconds high intensity/fast pace, followed by 30 seconds at a cool-down/slower pace.  Third and final day of watching ' Two Girls and a Sailor ' from 1944, starring Van Johnson, June Allyson, and Gloria DeHaven. Today's segment included Lena Horne performing 'Paper Doll'! IMDb Movie Outline : Musical in which two singing sisters set up a canteen to entertain soldiers, their enterprise funded by a mysterious wealthy admirer. #18 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Done with Day 2 of working out this week and only one day left of Two Girls and a Sailor ! Today's Noontime Workout: 9.49 miles on the elliptical in 42:04 minutes. 5-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then two interval segments at resistance level 6 & 5 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 5. Uncounted intervals of 30 seconds high intensity/fast pace, followed by 30 seconds at a cool-down/slower pace.  Second day of watching ' Two Girls and a Sailor ' from 1944, starring Van Johnson, June Allyson, and Gloria DeHaven. Today's segment included a humorous scene with Gracie Allen followed by her performance of 'Concerto for Index Finger' conducted by Albert Coates! IMDb Movie Outline : Musical in which two singing sisters set up a canteen to entertain soldiers, their enterprise funded by a mysterious wealthy admirer. #18 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

I'm continuing week 2 of May workouts with another sailor-themed musical, this one from 1944 -- Two Girls and a Sailor ! Today's Noontime Workout: 9.31 miles on the elliptical in 41:41 minutes. 5-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then two interval segments at resistance level 6 & 5 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 5. Uncounted intervals of 30 seconds high intensity/fast pace, followed by 30 seconds at a cool-down/slower pace.  First day of watching ' Two Girls and a Sailor ' from 1944, starring Van Johnson, June Allyson, and Gloria DeHaven. Today's segment included Gloria DeHaven singing 'My Mother Told Me'! IMDb Movie Outline : Musical in which two singing sisters set up a canteen to entertain soldiers, their enterprise funded by a mysterious wealthy admirer. #18 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Weekly Stats: 5/2/22 - 5/6/22: 24.46 miles on the elliptical in 1hr, 52min (Tuesday, Thursday & Friday) 40 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer (20sec high-intensity pace & 60sec recovery pace) Watched one movie ( Follow the Fleet from 1936); #17 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list ! 

Done with the first workout week and first movie of May! Today's Afternoon Workout: 8.23 miles on the elliptical in 37:49 minutes. No intervals; entire time at resistance level 5. Third and final day of watching ' Follow the Fleet ' from 1936, starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Randolph Scott. Today's segment included Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers performing 'I'm Putting All My Eggs in One Basket'! IMDb Movie Outline : A Navy sailor tries to rekindle a romance with the woman he loves while on liberty in San Francisco. #17 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list and my 5th Fred Astaire movie this year!

Day 2 of working out this week is done, and I'm looking forward to seeing how the movie ends! Today's Morning Workout: 8.06 miles on the elliptical in 37:10 minutes. 5-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then two interval segments at resistance level 6 & 5 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 5. 20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace.  Second day of watching ' Follow the Fleet ' from 1936, starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Randolph Scott. Today's segment included Fred Astaire singing 'I'd Rather Lead a Band' along with a great solo dance performance! IMDb Movie Outline : A Navy sailor tries to rekindle a romance with the woman he loves while on liberty in San Francisco. #17 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list and my 5th Fred Astaire movie this year!

I'm starting May workouts with a sailor-themed Fred & Ginger movie from the 1930s featuring songs from Irving Berlin -- Follow the Fleet ! Today's Noontime Workout: 8.17 miles on the elliptical in 37:14 minutes. 5-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then two interval segments at resistance level 6 & 5 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 5. 20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace.  First day of watching ' Follow the Fleet ' from 1936, starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Randolph Scott. Today's segment included Ginger Rogers singing 'Let Yourself Go' followed by a dance with Fred Astaire to the same tune! IMDb Movie Outline : A Navy sailor tries to rekindle a romance with the woman he loves while on liberty in San Francisco. #17 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list and my 5th Fred Astaire movie this year!

April 2022 Totals: Elliptical : 89.01 miles in 6 hours, 36 minutes  Exercised: 12 days out of 30 Watched 4 movies:  April in Paris  (1952) Gentlemen Prefer Blondes  (1953) Rich, Young and Pretty  (1951) Lovely to Look At  (1952) Weight Loss: 3 pounds! (difference between highest & lowest weight) Year To Date January - April: Elliptical : 350.97 miles in 26 hours, 52 minutes (1 day, 2 hours, 52 minutes) Exercised: 47 days out of 120 Watched: 13 movies and 3 documentaries Weight Loss: 11 pounds!