Miles of Movies: Workout Journal

July 2022 Totals: Elliptical : 87.76 miles in 6 hours, 29 minutes  Exercised: 28 days out of 31: 11 days elliptical 28 days kettlebell Kettlebell Swings: 8,400 swings (8kg/17lb) Watched 4 movies:  Catalina Caper (1967) Beach Party (1963) Bikini Beach (1964) Beach Blanket Bingo (1965) Weight Loss: 3 pounds! (difference between highest & lowest weight) Year To Date January – July 2022: Elliptical : 646.66 miles in 48 hours, 50 minutes (2 days, 50 minutes) Kettlebell : 15,210 swings (8kg/17lb)  Exercised: 129 days out of 212: 83 days elliptical 70 days kettlebell Watched: 26 movies and 3 documentaries Weight Loss: 16 pounds! (difference between highest & lowest weight)

Weekly Stats: 7/24/22 - 7/30/22: Elliptical : 21.45 miles in 1hr, 38min (Monday, Wednesday & Saturday) 20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer (20sec high-intensity pace & 60sec recovery pace) Kettlebell : 1,500 swings (8kg/17lb)  Non-elliptical days:  300 swings Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday Elliptical days:  300 swings Monday & Wednesday Watched one movie: Beach Blanket Bingo (1965) #29 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Done with the last elliptical workout of July and the final '60s beach flick of the month, Beach Blanket Bingo ! Today's Evening Workout: 6.5 miles on the elliptical in 31:58 minutes. No intervals; entire time at resistance level 5 Third and final day of watching ' Beach Blanket Bingo ' from 1965, starring Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, and Deborah Walley. IMDb Movie Outline : Frankie, DeeDee, and the gang meet singing sensation Sugar Kane in a publicity stunt; they all get introduced to skydiving and get caught up in love. #29 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Feels good to finish Day 2 elliptical workout during an evening session; only one day left of ' Beach Blanket Bingo '! Today's Evening Workout: 7.35 miles on the elliptical in 33:20 minutes. No intervals; entire time at resistance level 5 Weights: Morning kettlebell 60 swings x 5 sets = 300 swings (8kg/17lb).  Second day of watching ' Beach Blanket Bingo ' from 1965, starring Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, and Deborah Walley. Today's segment included Frankie and Annette singing the duet 'I Think You Think'! IMDb Movie Outline : Frankie, DeeDee, and the gang meet singing sensation Sugar Kane in a publicity stunt; they all get introduced to skydiving and get caught up in love. #29 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Done with Day 1 of this month's final week of elliptical workouts at the cinematic beach with ' Beach Blanket Bingo ' from 1965! Today's Afternoon Workout: 7.6 miles on the elliptical in 33:05 minutes. 1-minute warmup at resistance level 6; then two interval segments at resistance levels 5 & 4 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 4. 20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace. Weights: Morning kettlebell 60 swings x 5 sets = 300 swings (8kg/17lb).  First day of watching ' Beach Blanket Bingo ' from 1965, starring Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, and Deborah Walley. Today's segment included Frankie, Annette, and the cast singing the title song 'Beach Blanket Bingo'! IMDb Movie Outline : Frankie, DeeDee, and the gang meet singing sensation Sugar Kane in a publicity stunt; they all get introduced to skydiving and get caught up in love. #29 on my Mile

Weekly Stats: 7/17/22 - 7/23/22: Elliptical : 23.66 miles in 1hr, 41min (Monday, Tuesday & Thursday) 60 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer (20sec high-intensity pace & 60sec recovery pace) Kettlebell : 2,100 swings (8kg/17lb)  Non-elliptical days:  300 swings Sunday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday Elliptical days:  300 swings Monday, Tuesday & Thursday Watched one movie: Bikini Beach (1964) #28 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Made it through another 3-day elliptical workout week and this month's third '60s beach movie, Bikini Beach ! Today's Afternoon Workout: 8.20 miles on the elliptical in 35:21 minutes. 1-minute warmup at resistance level 6; then two interval segments at resistance levels 5 & 4 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 4. 20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace. Weights: Morning kettlebell 60 swings x 5 sets = 300 swings (8kg/17lb).  Third and final day of watching ' Bikini Beach ' from 1964, starring Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, and Don Rickles. Today's segment included Little Stevie Wonder performing 'Happy Feelin' Dance and Shout' during the end credits! IMDb Movie Outline : A millionaire sets out to prove his theory that his pet chimpanzee is as intelligent as the teenagers who hang out on the local beach, where he is intending to build a ret

Done with Day 2 elliptical workout this week while enjoying ' Bikini Beach '! Today's Afternoon Workout: 7.87 miles on the elliptical in 33:13 minutes. 1-minute warmup at resistance level 6; then two interval segments at resistance levels 5 & 4 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 4. 20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace. Weights: Morning kettlebell 60 swings x 5 sets = 300 swings (8kg/17lb).  Second day of watching ' Bikini Beach ' from 1964, starring Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, and Don Rickles. Today's segment included Frankie and Annette singing the duet 'Because You're You'! IMDb Movie Outline : A millionaire sets out to prove his theory that his pet chimpanzee is as intelligent as the teenagers who hang out on the local beach, where he is intending to build a retirement home. #28 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Done with Day 1 of this week's elliptical workouts, the third week of July at the beach; this week takes me to ' Bikini Beach ' from 1964 with Frankie and Annette! Today's Afternoon Workout: 7.59 miles on the elliptical in 33:06 minutes. 1-minute warmup at resistance level 6; then two interval segments at resistance levels 5 & 4 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 4. 20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace. Weights: Morning kettlebell 60 swings x 5 sets = 300 swings (8kg/17lb).  First day of watching ' Bikini Beach ' from 1964, starring Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, and Don Rickles. Today's segment included Frankie, Annette, and the cast singing the title song 'Bikini Beach'! IMDb Movie Outline : A millionaire sets out to prove his theory that his pet chimpanzee is as intelligent as the teenagers who hang out on the local beach, where he i

Weekly Stats: 7/10/22 - 7/16/22: Elliptical : 23.09 miles in 1hr, 44min (Monday, Tuesday & Thursday) 60 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer (20sec high-intensity pace & 60sec recovery pace) Kettlebell : 2,100 swings (8kg/17lb)  Non-elliptical days:  300 swings Sunday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday Elliptical days:  300 swings Monday, Tuesday & Thursday Watched one movie: Beach Party (1963) #27 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Done with Week 2 elliptical workouts for July and this week's swingin' '60s beach movie,  Beach Party ! Today's Noontime Workout: 8.04 miles on the elliptical in 34:40 minutes. 1-minute warmup at resistance level 6; then two interval segments at resistance levels 5 & 4 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 4. 20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace. Weights: Morning kettlebell 60 swings x 5 sets = 300 swings (8kg/17lb).  Third and final day of watching ' Beach Party ' from 1963, starring Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, and Robert Cummings. IMDb Movie Outline : A bearded anthropologist studies the habits of swingin' American teens while they enjoy the summer surfing, loving, and partying at the beach. #27 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Through with Day 2 of this week's elliptical workouts at the beach with  Beach Party from 1963! Today's Afternoon Workout: 8.16 miles on the elliptical in 35:16 minutes. 1-minute warmup at resistance level 6; then two interval segments at resistance levels 5 & 4 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 4. 20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace. Weights: Morning kettlebell 60 swings x 5 sets = 300 swings (8kg/17lb).  Second day of watching ' Beach Party ' from 1963, starring Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, and Robert Cummings. Today's segment included Annette singing 'Treat Him Nicely'! IMDb Movie Outline : A bearded anthropologist studies the habits of swingin' American teens while they enjoy the summer surfing, loving, and partying at the beach. #27 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Done with Day 1 of this week's elliptical workouts at the beach with Frankie and Annette in their first beach movie, Beach Party from 1963! Today's Afternoon Workout: 6.89 miles on the elliptical in 30:04 minutes. 1-minute warmup at resistance level 6; then two interval segments at resistance levels 5 & 4 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 4. 20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace. Weights: Morning kettlebell 60 swings x 5 sets = 300 swings (8kg/17lb).  First day of watching ' Beach Party ' from 1963, starring Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, and Robert Cummings. Today's segment included Frankie and Annette singing the title song 'Beach Party'! IMDb Movie Outline : A bearded anthropologist studies the habits of swingin' American teens while they enjoy the summer surfing, loving, and partying at the beach. #27 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Weekly Stats: 7/3/22 - 7/9/22: Elliptical : 19.56 miles in 1hr, 25min (Tuesday & Friday) 60 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer (20sec high-intensity pace & 60sec recovery pace) Kettlebell : 2,100 swings (8kg/17lb)  Non-elliptical days:  300 swings Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday Elliptical days:  300 swings Tuesday & Friday Watched one movie: Catalina Caper (1967) #26 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list ! 

Feels good to be done with the final day of this week's elliptical workouts and this week's 1960s beach-themed movie,  Catalina Caper ! Today's Afternoon Workout: 9.50 miles on the elliptical in 42:10 minutes. 1-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then three interval segments at resistance level 6, 5 & 4 for 13:30 minutes each. 30 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace. Weights: Morning kettlebell 60 swings x 5 sets = 300 swings (8kg/17lb).  Second and final day of watching ' Catalina Caper ' from 1967, starring Tommy Kirk, Del Moore, and Peter Duryea. IMDb Movie Outline : A group of swingin' teens take time out from having fun in the sun to try to foil a group of crooks searching for a stolen scroll. #26 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

I'm going to the beach for July elliptical workouts with swingin' 1960s flicks featuring songs and swimsuits! The first movie of the month is Catalina Caper from 1967! Today's Afternoon Workout: 10.06 miles on the elliptical in 43:23 minutes. 1-minute warmup at resistance level 7; then three interval segments at resistance level 6, 5 & 4 for 13:30 minutes each; rest of the time at level 4. 30 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer ; 20 seconds high intensity/fast, followed by 1 minute at a cool-down/slower pace. Weights: Morning kettlebell 50 swings x 6 sets = 300 swings (8kg/17lb).  First day of watching ' Catalina Caper ' from 1967, starring Tommy Kirk, Del Moore, and Peter Duryea. Today's segment included Little Richard performing 'Scuba Party'! IMDb Movie Outline : A group of swingin' teens take time out from having fun in the sun to try to foil a group of crooks searching for a stolen scroll. #26 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Weekly Stats: 6/26/22 - 7/2/22: Elliptical : 17.76 miles in 1hr, 18min (Sunday & Monday) No intervals Kettlebell : 1,950 swings (8kg/17lb)  Non-elliptical days:  275 swings Tuesday & Wednesday 300 swings Thursday - Saturday Elliptical days:  250 swings Sunday & Monday Watched one movie: Texas Carnival (1951) #25 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !