STRONG CHALLENGE - WEEK FOUR: CONNECT

Welcome to WEEK FOUR of the STRONG Challenge: CONNECT.

This week, let’s get stronger by connecting with people and God (for those looking to strengthen their spiritual lives).

Did you know that on average we receive over 6,000 messages a day? Let that sink in...

These constant beeps, dings, buzzes and tweets are demanding our attention and severely hurting our health. And worse, they are pulling us away from the things that truly matter the most in our short lives. This week, you will be challenged go to deeper mentally and spiritually in the Challenge. You’ve got this and we believe in you, because you are STRONG.

There has never been a better week in the Challenge to connect with your Accountabilibuddy! Call them. Ask how they are doing and offer some encouragement and strong cheerleader spirit! And join the STRONG Challenge Facebook Group to share your moments of connection with your new friends, if you haven’t already done so. Challenge yourself to make the extra effort to connect. Because when we connect, we are STRONG.

Watch this week's video for guidance:

 

 

This week, along with your 20-minute fitness goals, here are some ideas to help us connect to our friends, strangers, loved ones and fellow STRONG Challenge teammates.

REACH OUT AND CONNECT!

  • Video call a friend or family member you haven’t spoken to for a while
  • Zoom or call a friend and/or family member where there might be a strain in the relationship, be strong and reconcile with themConnect with your friends at the Y
  • Connect with your family, no tech or TV for one-night-only-engagement
  • Connect with yourself, God, nature through a hike or trail walk (journal your experience!)
  • Explore a new neighborhood with go vibrant walking routes
  • Connect with your Accountability Buddy to make sure they are doing the same! Go team go!

STRONG ACTIVITIES

Keep moving 20 minutes a day and participating in physical fitness activities. Need more ideas on fitness activities? Try some of the Y's Virtual and Live workouts!

VIRTUAL OFFERINGS

ZOOM FITNESS CLASSES THIS WEEK (use password “ymca.”

MAT PILATES https://zoom.us/j/95827169769 - Tue/Thu 7am

H.I.I.T. https://zoom.us/j/91092621165 - Tue 8:15am

YOGA https://zoom.us/j/94916110733 Mon/Wed 11am, Sun 12:30pm

CHAIR YOGA https://zoom.us/j/94471057493 Tue 11am

ZUMBA https://zoom.us/j/96473450483 Tue/Thu 6pm, Sat 9am

SILVERSNEAKERS https://zoom.us/j/91242976436 Mon/Wed/Fri 12pm, Tue 10am

IN-PERSON AT THE Y OR WITH 10 GROUP FITNESS CLASS PACKAGE

  • Group Exercise Class – RESERVE ON MOTIONVIBE 

RACINE FAMILY YMCA MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES*

  • 10 Group Fitness Classes for $50 – promo code #STRONG
  • NO JOINING FEE FOR NEW MEMBERS, now through Dec. 31st - promo code #LETSGETHEALTHY

*CALL 262-634-1994 and mention our promo codes for these offers!

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SAVE THE DATE: PADDLE, PUSH AND PUNCH FOR A PURPOSE EVENT, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4TH!

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