THE STRONG CHALLENGE

WEEK 2: PLAY

Your STRONG Challenge continues by rediscovering Play! Research affirms that we are STRONGER when we are having fun; remember the number of times in a day you laughed as a kid? Remember feeling invincible? What about now?

This week we will add to our fitness goals two tall servings of fun. We’re designed to smile, laugh, and joke. Rediscovering your joy will add to your foundation of strength. You were made to PLAY!

PLAY ON! TAKING THIS STEP IS A DECLARATION AGAINST BOREDOM AND GLOOM.

Week 2: STRONG ACTIVITIES

Keep moving 20 minutes a day and participating in physical fitness activities (Week 1: link here). Add 2 PLAY ideas to get you laughing and enjoying more. PLAY is how we’ll fight this week; how we’ll get STRONG.

FEATURED VIRTUAL OFFERINGS

Virtual Halloween Themed Trivia, Oct 27 at 7 pm – hosted by our friends at Camp Hazen YMCA. The trivia will be hosted through Zoom so please click on the link to register. Registration will be open up until the time of the event. Click here to register on Zoom.

Join coach Ginny for Live Virtual Zumba, Oct 29 at 6 pm. Get ready to move, shake and have some fun as you dance to high energy music.

To join this live do the following:

Go to the STRONG Page
Scroll down until you see the “Zumba Player.”
Once the class has started the player will show a flashing “arrow”
Then, click the arrow and the class will start playing.

Get ready for our encore performance! Join us on Thursday, November 5 for 45 fun-filled minutes finding items and performing tasks around your house.

Suggestions for PLAY Week

Visit the Strong Community Group Events page for more fun virtual activities to do with your family.
Swim time at the Y
Family board game night
Play outside for 20 mins
Hide and seek
Playground time
Ride bikes
Play catch
Wii family night
Family Card Games
Basketball
Football
Baseball
Hike with friends/family
Puzzles
Adult coloring books
Driving range
Cooking Competition
Lawn games
Apple picking
Pumpkin Carving

Looking for an additional challenge?

Take the Plank Challenge

Planks are the ultimate core exercise and you can do them anywhere with no equipment. Challenge yourself to complete 5 minutes of planks each day.

Get in push up position (you may put your forearms on the ground if you prefer)
Squeeze your glutes and tighten your abs
Keep your neck and spine neutral
Create a straight line from head to toe
Hold this position as long as you can. Rest and repeat until you hit 5 minutes.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Add 2 PLAY activities to the Strong Tracking Sheet and remember to post it in a prominent place. Share your goals with your accountabilibuddy AND join the Facebook Community Group and share your fun-filled week with your new friends! Join our Strong Community on Facebook and download the Strong Tracking Sheet today!

COMMUNITY GROUP

TRACKING SHEET