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Welcome to Readers’ Workouts, the weekly event where book lovers share workout stories, goals, successes, and challenges.

I had two “life as strength-training” workouts over the weekend — my favorite kind. The first was cleaning the heavy drapes in the bedroom (required because we live a block from the railroad tracks and need them to dampen the sound) — lots of overhead lifts to reach the high parts and squats to reach the part near the floor. The second was picking up sticks in the yard before Rick mowed — dozens of squats and lunges.

With that, plus a long walk while talking on the phone to a friend, I’m in good shape at the end of the first week in September to meet my goals for the month:

• 300 of 1300 minutes
• 4 of 21 days with 8000 steps or more
• 3 of 8 strength-training sessions

How is your exercise going? Share on your blog and link your post below. Or tell your story in the comments. Be sure to visit the other participants for support and encouragement.