Well done! Taking this first step is a declaration against failure and frustration.
Your STRONG Challenge begins with setting fitness goals. Although we'll be encouraging you in other areas of your life, we want to start by focusing on physical health and wellness. Start by setting goals to achieve during the next six weeks (watch the video for guidance). Whether you are at the "walk around the block" level or at the "run the next marathon" level, start where you are, and we'll grow from there. Achieving goals will set the foundation for healthier habits for life. You were made for more!
Your Week 1 Motivation
Setting Goals with Eric from the Cooper YMCA
ACCOUNTABILITY
Write your goals on the Strong Tracking Sheet (download below) and post them in a prominent place in your home, somewhere that will remind you of your progress and commitment every day. Next, find an accountability buddy or partner who will provide the motivation you'll need for the next few weeks (this is a critical step). Finally, join the National Facebook Community Group (link below) and share your struggles, failures, and successes with your new friends!
Community Group Tracking Sheet
STRONG Activities for Week 1
Below are some ideas to get you off the couch and onto a new healthier life. This is how we'll fight, how we'll get STRONG.
OUTDOORS
- Walking or Biking - find a trail
- Hiking
- YMCA Camp Kitaki Halloween Hike on Saturday, October 31 (Halloween).
AT HOME
- Virtual Fitness classes through Y360
- Body Weight Circuit
- Push-Up Challenge
- Get your team together for the Team Triathlon taking place now through Nov. 22
- Practice your footwork and juggle a soccer ball - see how many you can do in a row!
- Set aside 20 minutes in the morning and 20 minutes in the evening to plan and set goals
FAMILY FRIENDLY
- Family YouTube Fitness
- Family Fitness Scavenger Hunt
- Adventure Run - Oct. 24 at Spirit Park
- YMCA Logo Scavenger Hunt
- Drive Thru Trunk or Treat - Oct. 25 at Wright Park
IN-PERSON AT THE Y
- Group Exercise Class - Find a Class
- Fitness Center - 20 minute rotation
- Swim - See YMCA Indoor Pool hours
- Copple Family YMCA Cornhole Tournament - Oct. 25
Questions? Email info@ymcalincoln.org for clarification and help with enrollment. By signing up for this Challenge, you will receive three (3) emails per week for six weeks. In order to unsubscribe from this email list, please click the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the email.