
I know what youāre thinking ā āWhy on earth would anyone do 20,000 jumping jacks every day for a month?!ā Well, let me tell you, itās been quite the journey.
It all started when I saw an Instagram post claiming that doing 20,000 jumping jacks every day for 30 days would give you āabs of steelā and āexplosive cardiovascular endurance.ā I mean, who wouldnāt want that? So, I decided to give it a try.
The first few days were a breeze. I mean, how hard could it be to do a few hundred jumping jacks, right? WRONG. By day five, my legs were shaking and my arms felt like Jell-O. But I was determined to see this through.
What Happens If I Do Jumping Jacks Everyday?
It was time-consuming.
Although, I could mix it with my flying, it certainly got in the way of my drinking. Hereās a snippet from a flight I had to do from Moscow to Shanghai and back.
āI just wanted to let you know that we will be experiencing some slight turbulence during our flight, so I am going to perform 20,000 jumping jacks to stabilize the plane. No need to worry, this is a routine procedure that I do every time I fly. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. And maybe grab a drink or two to take the edge off.
Now, where was I? Oh right, the jumping jacks. Alright, here we go. One, two, three, four⦠man, this is going to take a while. But Iām committed. Iāve got to get these abs of steel and explosive cardiovascular endurance. Fifty-seven, fifty-eight, fifty-nine⦠my legs are starting to feel like spaghetti. But I canāt stop now. Iām almost at the halfway point. Ten thousand, nine hundred ninety-seven, ten thousand, nine hundred ninety-eight, ten thousand, nine hundred ninety-nine, eleven thousand!
Ok, weāre halfway there. Just another 9,000 out of 20,000 jumping jacks to go. Deep breaths. Twenty-two thousand, three hundred forty-six, twenty-two thousand, three hundred forty-seven⦠I canāt feel my arms anymore. But I wonāt give up. Iāve come too far. Thirty-nine thousand, nine hundred ninety-seven, thirty-nine thousand, nine hundred ninety-eight, thirty-nine thousand, nine hundred ninety-nine, forty thousandā¦ā
One of the biggest challenges was loneliness
As the days went on, things only got worse. My copilot started giving me strange looks as I did jumping jacks in the cockpit (I had to fit them in wherever I could). My friends avoided inviting me to social events because they knew Iād be too busy doing jumping jacks to have a good time. And donāt even get me started on the sweat. I was a human waterfall.
But despite all the struggles, I persevered. And on day 30, I finally reached my goal of 20,000 jumping jacks. Did I have abs of steel and explosive cardiovascular endurance? No, not really. In fact, Iām pretty sure I gained weight from all the celebratory ice cream and pizza I ate to reward myself for my accomplishment.
So, the moral of the story? Donāt believe everything you see on Instagram, folks. Unless you really want to spend a month doing 20,000 jumping jacks a day, in which case, go for it.
Happy jumping!
From the Desk of a Pilotās Smokinā Hot Wife: The Jumping Jack Jeopardy
Benefits of Jumping Jacks
Darling, I saw my pilot hubby give it a go, and while he mightāve made some questionable airborne decisions, Iāve done a little reading myself. For those a bit more grounded, letās discuss why exercises like jumping jacks might actually be your gateway to wellness!
Jumping Jacks Burn vs. Great Food
So, my hubby gobbled down ice cream and pizza post-jump. But did you know? The intensity workout from 100 jumping jacks can burn a surprising number of calories. Not enough to down a pizza every day, mind you, but itās a start.
Full Body Workout and the Calorie Myth
Sure, jumping jacks require your full commitment ā itās a full body workout. You think you can sneak in a few short bursts and get those dreamy results? Think again. Itās about consistency and really feeling that burn. And no, darling, feeling hot after eating a jalapeƱo pepper doesnāt count.
Strength Training and the Jumping Jack Jive
Jumping jacks alone wonāt give you biceps like Thor or glutes like Captain America. Mixing it up with some weight lifting? Now thatās the ticket to getting both cardiovascular health and muscles that can actually open that stubborn jar of pickles.
Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, and the Jump Rump
The high intensity of this exercise surely spikes up your heart rate. As for the blood pressure, mine definitely rises when my beloved decides to do his regimen mid-flight. But for you, it can be a controlled and effective way to get that heart pumping.
Lose Weight, Not Your Mind
Letās be real ā weight loss is more than just how many jumping jacks burn those pesky calories. Itās about commitment, balanced diet, and not using every accomplishment as an excuse to have a feast! A tip from me? Try rewarding yourself with something other than food. Like, say, a gorgeous pair of heels?
In Conclusion: Jump, but Stay Grounded
Jumping jacks? Great for a quick sweat. But remember, itās about the journey, not just the calorie burn. So next time you think about joining a challenge from the depths of Instagram, maybe consult someone whoās done itālike my dear husband. Or, you know, an actual fitness expert.
Stay fabulous and keep jumping (sensibly)! š