As you may know, I am a FitFluential ambassador and really enjoy being part of a community of people who love fitness. (Just in case you’re interested, you don’t have to be a blogger to be part of FitFluential!)
Occasionally ambassadors are asked to put together something fun and fitness-related and a few weeks ago, the concept of creating a Fitness Bucket List on Pinterest came up.
I didn’t make one at first because I didn’t think I had a lot of fitness goals beyond simply living an active life and a few career-related goals, but the more I thought about it, the more I started to realize that I actually do have quite a few!
Here are the items I have on my Fitness Bucket List:
- Complete a two or three-day walk for breast cancer
This became a goal of mine the week that my mom had a double mastectomy. I was in St. Pete visiting her when, coincidentally enough, I saw hundreds of people walking in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day walk in October 2008. What really stuck out to me were the women and men wearing SURVIVOR t-shirts. It gave me an overwhelming sense of hope that my mom would be okay.
- Become a certified personal trainer
I’d love to become a certified personal trainer. My overall interest is in writing about fitness and teaching group exercise classes, and while I know you don’t necessarily have to be a personal trainer to teach group exercise, it is a certification that is important to me if I hope to enter the fitness field. Though writing will still be my primary focus, I think the knowledge I would gain would benefit my freelance writing career and allow me to feel more comfortable reaching out to certain publications and teaching group exercise. Plus, I want to learn a lot more!
- Teach group exercise
I am seriously intimidated by teaching group exercise classes but it’s something I’ve had in the back of my mind for years because, in my heart, I think I would love it. I really enjoy the group exercise environment and encouraging others. My interest is in teaching BodyPump or Jazzercise, but we’ll see!
- Run a race in Washington, D.C.
For some reason running a race in Washington, D.C. sounds amazing to me. I’d love to run through our nation’s capital. Talk about inspiring! The Rock ‘n’ Roll half marathon is calling to me…
- Run a marathon
This is my “one day” goal. It’s in the back of my mind, but not something I plan to train for in the near future. It’s a “later in life” bucket list item for me.
- Run in another race with Sadie
I had such a blast running in a 5K with Sadie before (I even PRed!) and would love to run another one with her. I just wish dog races were more popular!
- Go scuba diving somewhere exotic
I’m not sure whether or not this belongs on a “fitness” bucket list, but scuba diving can be pretty physical, so I added it. I’ve only been scuba diving in Florida and the thought of scuba diving somewhere exotic where the water is turquoise and the colors of the fish are brilliant sounds incredible. One day!
Question of the Afternoon
- What is one item on your fitness bucket list?
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Last month I hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and back to the top again. I’d been wanting to do that for years! That was an accomplishment in its self, but the best part was that my boyfriend proposed to me at the bottom of the canyon!!
I HIGHLY recommend the DC half! I did it this spring and absolutely loved it.
I really want to run the Disney Princess and Nike Women’s Half Marathons. Now I just need the cash to do both of them!
I would really like to conquer my fear of the stage and do a fitness competition!
I would love to get my Zumba certification. I truly that love class because it is just so much fun and never seems like exercise. Besides, I move my hips pretty well so I think I would be good at it…..except for that coordination thing and all. It always takes me a few times of doing a dance before I really catch on.
A mud run would also be great fun. I may just mark that one off in the next year!!
My fitness bucket list is a triathlon and a Tough Mudder
Once you start teaching, you will feel so comfortable–great energy! I never thought I would love group instruction more than personal training but it’s a tie!
I’m so with you on races with pups….my Cooper chases everything (esp other dogs) in front. Sadie would kick his tail!
Julie, you would be fantastic at group fitness! Especially with Les Mills, they truly do such a an amazing job at turning good instructors into phenomenal ones.
I really want to run a marathon someday. I’m hoping for Chicago 2013, but we’ll have to see. I’d also looooovveeee to try my hand at a triathlon…but first I need a bike. Haha. Kinda clutch for a tri 😉
I was the same way, and I just started mine too!
Run a marathon! and I’m signed up and started training last week for Chicago 2012!!!!!!
I just found your blog and I love it! One item on my fitness bucket list is to qualify for the Crossfit games. Lofty, but I just want to try! What a great idea for a board
I’m actually just about to cross an item off my fitness bucket list. I’m running my first half marathon in July!
I want to be able to do pull-ups. I’m such a wimp. I’m always like “it hurts my hands.” One day though…
Disney Princess and Tinkerbell Half marathons, and by doing those in one year, earn the Coast to Coast Race medal. 😀 Now to start working toward running.
My dog pulls SO bad when I run or walk with him… I would probably set a SERIOUS PR if I ran with him in a 5k! :o)
The Disney Princess half is on my bucket list! I also want to pin “teach group exercise.” I’d love to teach BodyPump!
i’ve always wanted to get my certificate for group fitness classes and design my own program. I would use my previous dance training to inspire the workout and isolate the same muscles.
Dancers have nice bums 🙂
I’ve always wanted to run a full marathon. I’ve tried a few times but ended up getting injured during training that caused me to stop. I have a shirt I bought in Boston that says “The marathon can humble you.” (Bill Rodgers) I’ve been waiting to wear it once I’ve ran a full.
This is really neat – great post! I love all of your goals. I think that you would be a great group exercise instructor! I love group exercise classes and have wondered about becoming certified, but I’m not sure that I would be very good at teaching classes. Something to think about, though!
I wanna run a full marathon, too! Not this year but hopefully next year 😉
I’m seriously contemplating whether or not I think I could run a full marathon. The thought is just so daunting. I would also love to go on a running/fitness cruise, run a Rock ‘N Roll half marathon, and learn to swim well enough to do a triathlon in decent time!
I started taking BodyPump classes this year at school and they are AWESOME! I would love to get my certification to teach but with my major I just don’t have the time unfortunately. Good luck with completing your fitness bucket list!
I would like to someday run a marathon. Only one. I don’t need to be the person who runs multiple marathons a year, but once in my life would feel like a huge achievement. In the meantime, a 1/2 would suffice.
I also want to get my personal training certificate and teach group fitness classes. Basically I just want the opportunity to inspire people to live a healthy and active lifestyle.
I think you would be great teaching group fitness classes. I LOVE your circuit workouts (pssst… could you create some more, please?). Great Fitness Bucket List! Mine would include running a 5K (I’m SO not a runner, but I want to try!), be able to do 50 full body pushups, and try Zumba and Bikram Yoga. 🙂
I’m actually ACE certified for Group Fitness and I absolutely love teaching (I teach spin and boot camp classes). But I’d really say check out other certifications. The downfall of ACE is that they don’t require, at least for the Grp X, an in person demonstration. I think personal training is different but if you’re looking to also get that cert, AFAA, NASM or AFTA. Just my two cents but you definitely want to get certified and feel 100% confident!
I need to try CrossFit and I’ve also been thinking about becoming a personal trainer!
Love your goals! I want to run a half marathon, preferably Disney, London or New York!
I love your goals! Mine are to try CrossFit and to complete a race (10k or a Half)… and you should definitely run a race through D.C.! I live there and it is kind of cool to run down the National Mall and near the monuments. 🙂
I walked 26.2 miles overnight through london for breastcancer last month, blisters were pretty bad but it was so worth it! Would your mum do the breast cancer walk with you? I am doing a Race for Life 10k next month in memory of my best friends mother.
Love the fitness bucket list- do you have a life bucket list? I recently made one when freaking out about another birthday. On my fitness list is complete a triathlon, run the New York marathon and complete an obstacle run.
Doing a Triathlon is for sure on the list, with two marathons under my belt, Id say a tri is the next thing to check off
I started my board too :). I want to go paddle boarding someday!! And I would love to workout with the tone it up girls! I could so see you teaching group fitness! You would be awesome- and I’d gladly be one of your students hehe.
I started a Fitness Bucket List board too! I would love to be able to run a half marathon and to run a 5K in 25minutes. I’ve always thought about teaching group exercise classes too, but thought if you didn’t have a full personal trainer certification that the gym won’t take you seriously! Hmmm, I’m still thinking about it!
The goofy challenge. I would love to think that i am hardcore like that. 🙂
this is a great idea– i should really make one of these! right now i am working on my body pump instructor certification :). passed my initial training and practicing for my final assessment!
I would like to do a lot of things, but moreso in the near future is a sprint triathlon and running a 10K (I’m a newbie runner).
Love that there are races where you can run with Sadie! That is one of my favorites things, to see people running outside with their dogs! The happiness on the dog’s faces melt my heart! 🙂
Do NOT be intimidated by teaching group ex classes. I used to be the exact same way, and have been doing it for three years now. It is one of my favorite activities of the week. Do you have a local Y? I would suggest checking there to start- a lot less intimidating!
My mom passed away from breast cancer 4 years ago, and since then I’ve done the 3 Day twice! It is an AWESOME experience and I definitely suggest you do it!
although I don’t know you aside from the blog (longtime reader…one of my faves!!), I think you’d be amazing at teaching classes 🙂 your passionate and sweet as can be…and your body is something to strive for. inspiration!
I particpated in the Susan G. Komen Walk in Atlanta last year. There are simply no words to describe the emotions that you will have on such an experience. It is a memory that will last a lifetime.
My current fitness bucket list includes: Complete a Warrior Dash or other similar event, Run the Disney Princess Half Marathon, do a Sprint Triathlon, and possible run a Marathon.
My fitness bucket list includes a marathon, for sure. I start training for my 1st one in July for the end of October! I’m nervous and so so so excited. AND, I’d love to be in good enough shape to teach a fitness class. I would like to say I’d like to do a tough mudder, but I honestly feel like too much of a priss to be successful. “My mascera’s running! I didn’t sign up for THAT!”
I just stumbled on your blog and was caught by the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer logo. I’ve walked the DC walk for the last two years and there is only one word that discribes the weekend, AMAZING. If you have a personal connecton to breast cancer, as you do, it gives the walk even more meaning. I hope you cross this off your list as you won’t be sorry!
those are all really commendable bucket list additions!! I’d like to hike a mountain, preferrably Mt. Washington since I live fairly close to it. I also think I would like the Tough Mudder or Warrior Dashes – where it’s more of an obstacle course than a race. Getting dirty while climbing walls and crouching under barbed wire sound pretty fun to me!
What a great idea!!! I’m going to make one to “keep my eye on the prize”! Thanks Julie! I really want to run a half, full, and ultra!
I could assist with the scuba diving. I live in Curacao and work right above a dive shop. We dive almost every weekend and I’d be happy to give you an insider’s guide to the island if you and Ryan ever make it this way.
You’re be an amazing group ex instructor! Amazing, I tell ya!!!! If I were prioritizing your list, that’d be near the top 😀 Body pump in Ocala anyone!?!?!
You should definitely walk the 3-Day one day! It’s one of the best things you can do for yourself…so empowering and positive. I began walking in 2007, a year after my mom went through breast cancer for the THIRD time, and I’ve been walking ever since. To date, I’ve raised more than $15,000 for the cause and am currently training for two 3-Day events this year. Once you do one walk, you get why people walk year after year.
I still want to try yoga!
You know, I haven’t always been interested in fitness. I am definitely struggling with losing weight and getting in shape but it’s a process that I know will be totally worth it in the end. That being said, I do have a few things on my fitness bucket list! I would love to run a 5K and I would love to go hiking on a part of the Appalachain Trail. I actually just crossed my biggest thing off my list though- become a zumba instructor! I got licensed in May and I am so happy! I have yet to find a job but my instructor lets me teach her class some and it is the biggest rush EVER.
run a marathon on each continent
(already got north america – twice!)
I’ve been snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and it was just as amazing as the hype. I’d highly recommend it!!! 🙂
I am counting snorkleing IN as it is on my Bucket List as well. For your group exercise goal, why not try QiDANCE? Perfect place for a new teacher to start and a lot of fun.