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 ! 

June 2022 Totals: Elliptical : 109.32 miles in 8 hours, 2 minutes  Exercised: 30 days out of 30: 13 days elliptical 30 days kettlebell Kettlebell Swings: 5,360 swings (8kg/17lb) Watched 5 movies:  Pagan Love Song (1950) Annie Get Your Gun (1950) Show Boat (1951) Rose Marie (1954) Texas Carnival (1951) Weight Loss: 3 pounds! (difference between highest & lowest weight) Year To Date January – June 2022: Elliptical : 558.9 miles in 42 hours, 21 minutes (1 day, 18 hours, 21 minutes) Kettlebell : 6,810 swings (8kg/17lb)  Exercised: 101 days out of 181: 72 days elliptical 42 days kettlebell Watched: 22 movies and 3 documentaries Weight Loss: 14 pounds! (difference between highest & lowest weight)

Done with a short 2-day workout week on the elliptical, done with the elliptical for the month of June, and done with the fifth and final Howard Keel movie for the month --  Texas Carnival ! Today's Noontime Workout: 9.42 miles on the elliptical in 41:19 minutes. No intervals; entire time at resistance level 6. Weights: Morning kettlebell 50 swings x 5 sets = 250 swings (8kg/17lb).  Second and final day of watching ' Texas Carnival ' from 1951, starring Esther Williams, Red Skelton, and Howard Keel. Today's segment included Howard Keel singing 'Deep in the Heart of Texas' with more dancing from Ann Miller! IMDb Movie Outline : A showmen team is mistaken for a cattle baron and his sister. #25 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Done with the first day of this week's elliptical workouts; it's the last week of June workouts with this month's fifth and final musical featuring Howard Keel -- Texas Carnival from 1951! Today's Morning Workout: 8.34 miles on the elliptical in 37:02 minutes. No intervals; entire time at resistance level 6. Weights: Morning kettlebell 50 swings x 5 sets = 250 swings (8kg/17lb).  First day of watching ' Texas Carnival ' from 1951, starring Esther Williams, Red Skelton, and Howard Keel. Today's segment included the toe-tapping, gun-shooting number performed by Ann Miller, 'It's Dynamite'! IMDb Movie Outline : A showmen team is mistaken for a cattle baron and his sister. #25 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Weekly Stats: 6/19/22 - 6/25/22: Elliptical : 24.18 miles in 1hr, 46min (Monday, Thursday & Friday) No intervals Kettlebell : 1,390 swings (8kg/17lb)  Non-elliptical days:  200 swings Sunday & Wednesday 250 swings Tuesday & Saturday Elliptical days:  120 swings Monday & Thursday 250 swings Friday Watched one movie: Rose Marie (1954) #24 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list ! 

Elliptical workouts are done for the week and I'm done with this month's fourth Howard Keel musical,  Rose Marie ! Today's Afternoon Workout: 8.12 miles on the elliptical in 35:19 minutes. No intervals; entire time at resistance level 6. Weights: Morning kettlebell 50 swings x 5 sets = 250 swings (8kg/17lb).  Third and final day of watching ' Rose Marie ' from 1954, starring Ann Blyth, Howard Keel, and Fernando Lamas. IMDb Movie Outline : Wilderness girl Rose Marie has adventures in life and love when Mountie Mike Malone takes her out of the wild. #24 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Done with Day 2 of elliptical workouts this week; only one day left to finish Rose Marie ! Today's Noontime Workout: 8.05 miles on the elliptical in 35:19 minutes. No intervals; entire time at resistance level 6. Weights: Morning kettlebell 40 swings x 3 sets = 120 swings (8kg/17lb).  Second day of watching ' Rose Marie ' from 1954, starring Ann Blyth, Howard Keel, and Fernando Lamas. Today's segment included Ann Blyth and Fernando Lamas singing 'Indian Love Call'! IMDb Movie Outline : Wilderness girl Rose Marie has adventures in life and love when Mountie Mike Malone takes her out of the wild. #24 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Done with the first day of Week 4 workouts for June, and this week is the fourth Howard Keel movie for the month --  Rose Marie  from 1954! Today's Afternoon Workout: 8.01 miles on the elliptical in 35:43 minutes. No intervals; entire time at resistance level 6. Weights: Morning kettlebell 40 swings x 3 sets = 120 swings (8kg/17lb).  First day of watching ' Rose Marie ' from 1954, starring Ann Blyth, Howard Keel, and Fernando Lamas. Today's segment included Howard Keel singing 'The Right Place for a Girl'! IMDb Movie Outline : Wilderness girl Rose Marie has adventures in life and love when Mountie Mike Malone takes her out of the wild. #24 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Weekly Stats: 6/12/22 - 6/18/22: Elliptical : 24.6 miles in 1hr, 50min (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) 20 intervals using the Gym Boss Interval Timer (20sec high-intensity pace & 60sec recovery pace) Kettlebell : 1,160 swings (8kg/17lb)  Non-elliptical days:  200 swings Sunday, Monday, Friday, Saturday Elliptical days:  120 swings Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Watched one movie: Show Boat (1951) #23 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list ! 

Done with the workout week and this month's third Howard Keel musical,  Show Boat ! Today's Morning Workout: 7.80 miles on the elliptical in 35:48 minutes. No intervals; entire time at resistance level 6. Weights: Morning kettlebell 40 swings x 3 sets = 120 swings (8kg/17lb).  Third and final day of watching ' Show Boat ' from 1951, starring Kathryn Grayson, Ava Gardner, and Howard Keel. IMDb Movie Outline : The daughter of a riverboat captain falls in love with a charming gambler, but their fairy tale romance is threatened after his luck turns sour. #23 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Day 2 of working out is over and only one day left this week to finish Show Boat ! Today's Afternoon Workout: 8.42 miles on the elliptical in 37:15 minutes. No intervals; entire time at resistance level 6. Weights: Morning kettlebell 40 swings x 3 sets = 120 swings (8kg/17lb).  Second day of watching ' Show Boat ' from 1951, starring Kathryn Grayson, Ava Gardner, and Howard Keel. Today's segment included William Warfield and chorus singing 'Ol' Man River'! IMDb Movie Outline : The daughter of a riverboat captain falls in love with a charming gambler, but their fairy tale romance is threatened after his luck turns sour. #23 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Done with the first day of Week 3 of June workouts with this month's third Howard Keel musical -- Show Boat ! Today's Afternoon Workout: 8.38 miles on the elliptical in 37:04 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. 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 40 swings x 3 sets = 120 swings (8kg/17lb).  First day of watching ' Show Boat ' from 1951, starring Kathryn Grayson, Ava Gardner, and Howard Keel. Today's segment included Marge & Gower Champion performing the song-and-dance 'I Might Fall Back on You'! IMDb Movie Outline : The daughter of a riverboat captain falls in love with a charming gambler, but their fairy tale romance is threatened after his luck turns sour. #23 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !

Weekly Stats: 6/5/22 - 6/11/22: Elliptical : 25.31 miles in 1hr, 49min (Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday) No intervals Kettlebell : 1,000 swings (8kg/17lb)  Non-elliptical days:  150 swings Sunday & Monday 200 swings Wednesday & Friday Elliptical days:  120 swings Tuesday & Thursday 60 swings Saturday  Watched one movie: Annie Get Your Gun (1950) #22 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list ! 

Done with Week 2 of May workouts and this month's second Howard Keel musical,  Annie Get Your Gun ! Today's Morning Workout: 8.22 miles on the elliptical in 35:23 minutes. No intervals; entire time at resistance level 6. Weights: Morning kettlebell 30 swings x 2 sets = 60 swings (8kg/17lb).  Third and final day of watching ' Annie Get Your Gun ' from 1950, starring Betty Hutton, Howard Keel, and Louis Calhern.  Today's segment included Betty Hutton and Howard Keel challenging each other in the classic battle-of-the-sexes song 'Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better'! IMDb Movie Outline : The story of the great sharpshooter Annie Oakley, who rose to fame while dealing with her love/professional rival, Frank Butler. #22 on my Miles of Movies 2022 list !