For this challenge we will be focusing on getting active and staying active.  The challenge will be called the “Workout Challenge”.  You will earn 1 point for every 20mins of exercise or activity you do daily.  Whether you are playing a fall sport, working out at the gym or at home, running or walking outside or participating in a class, you’re goal is to get active for at least 20min 3-5 days/weekly.

If you are choosing to workout at home, I have been filming 20min workouts that you can use as a guide.  If after the 20mins you feel you could do more…DO IT!!  Add on a few more sets to make it a 30-40min workout.  You can find those workouts on the Grapevine under “Weekly Workouts” or you can go straight to my youtube channel “Mer12906”.

If you want to go to a gym whether your doing your own workout of looking for a class to join, LA Fitness offers McKinley employees a discounted rate of $25 down and $29.99/monthly.  If you are interested in joining, please email me and I will send you the e-voucher you will need to take in with you when you sign up.

10 reasons to get active!
1. Good dose of endorphines
2. Helps combat osteoporosis and type 2 diabetes
3. Strengthens your heart
4. Weight loss!  With a good combo of strength training and cardio you will be able to drop the fat and keep as much lean muscle mass as possible
5. Helps fight mild depression
6. Improves sleep quality
7. Promotes mind power
8. Increased energy levels
9. Boosts self-image
10. Relieves stress!!!!

The Workout Challenge will begin in Monday, October 8th 2012 and end on Monday, November 5th 2012.  The team with the most points will win a catered lunch!  Choose one person from your team to keep track of the points and make sure you give your designated person your point totals at the end of each week. Email me with any questions.  Have a wonderful afternoon 🙂

 

Congratulations to the Asset Management Team a.k.a. the “Dude, where’s my gut” team for winning the Workout Challenge!!