Challenge Template: Spring into Fitness

This article is about the Spring into Fitness Challenge template that is available in the Engagement Rx System when the company has Challenges enabled for their portals.

The Spring into Fitness Challenge focuses on engaging in daily exercise, ideally outdoors, to celebrate the energy and beauty of spring.

Default Template Settings and Recommendations

• Duration of Challenge: 3 phases/3 weeks 


• Participation Type: Group


• Recommended Time of Year: Spring season, from March to May


• Program Completion Type: Minimum tokens, 500


• Activity Allowed: Current and all previous phases

Purpose/Benefits of the Sprint into Fitness Challenge

This 3-week challenge is a celebration of Spring and all that it represents: movement, renewed energy, reinvigoration. This challenge is an opportunity to encourage your team to get active, enjoy the outdoors, and enhance their physical well-being as they enjoy and reflect upon the renewal of the Spring season.

Outline of Challenge Phases

Phase 1 (Days 1-7): Kickstart and Energize

Theme: Begin establishing a weekly routine of multiple days of physical activity and prioritize outdoor activity; learn about the particular benefits of exercising and moving around in the outdoors.

Phase Completion Type: All Required Activities

Required

• Exercise on at least 3 days this week for at least 15 minutes each time. (150 tokens)


• Read the article “The Benefits of Outdoor Exercise.” (100 tokens)

Optional

• General: Do an outdoor activity or exercise. (100 tokens)

Phase 2 (Days 8-14): Explore and Diversify

Theme: Begin to build consistency with getting outdoors and logging activity days; this is also a week to try new forms of outdoor activity and exercise.

Phase Completion Type: All Required Activities

Required

• Use the Strength Activity Tracker: Exercise on at least 4 days this week for at least 15 minutes each time. (150 tokens)

Optional

• General: Participate in a local community fitness event. (100 tokens)


• General: Try a new outdoor sport or activity, like exploring a local park or hiking a new trail. (100 tokens)

Phase 3 (Days 15-21): Consistency and Community

Theme: Focus on consistency to create healthy fitness habits and continue enjoying the outdoors with others.

Phase Completion Type: All Required Activities

Required

• Use the Activity Tracker: Exercise on at least 5 days this week for at least 15 minutes each time. (150 tokens)

Optional

• General: Share a favorite outdoor exercise spot with a friend. (100 tokens)


• General: Organize or participate in a local community outdoor fitness event. (100 tokens)