THE STRONG CHALLENGE

WEEK 1: GOALS

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!

WELL DONE! TAKING THIS FIRST STEP IS A DECLARATION AGAINST FAILURE AND FRUSTRATION.

Week 1: STRONG ACTIVITIES

Ideas to get you off the couch and onto a new healthier life. This is how we’ll fight, how we’ll get STRONG.

VIRTUAL OFFERINGS

Live Zoom Classes
On-Demand Video Library
VSYMCA Strong Videos (below)

IN-PERSON OUTDOORS

Couch to 5K
Strength Training Workout – Nike Training Club or 8Fit
Bike – 20 minutes
Hiking – 20 minutes
Go walking or biking at Hammonasset State Park in Madison, CT
Go for a hike at Rocky Neck State Park
Visit the CT Rail Trail

FAMILY FRIENDLY

Family YouTube Fitness
Family Fitness Scavenger Hunt
*SAVE THE DATE – Virtual Family Zumba, Oct 29 at 6 pm*

IN-PERSON AT THE Y

Group Exercise Class
Fitness Center – 20 minute rotation
Cycle – 20 minutes

AT HOME

Body Weight Circuit
Push-up Challenge

Looking for an additional challenge?

Add a one mile walk to your 20 minute commitment 5 days per week.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Having a prominent place in the home to post your goals to see every day and track your progress will be key in these first days. Having an accountability buddy (an AccountabiliBuddy) or partner in the challenge will provide the motivation you need within your existing network. Join our Strong Community on Facebook and download the Strong Tracking Sheet today!

COMMUNITY GROUP

TRACKING SHEET