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| 2017 Climb Every Mountain Fitness Challenge at Woodleaf UMC |
Who can join the challenge?
Anyone may join the challenge; children should get permission from parents/guardians and anyone with health concerns should consult with one's healthcare provider to determine which exercises are safe. There is no cost to participate in the challenge. Our health ministry simply wants to encourage healthy lifestyle habits!
How does the challenge work?
Exercise regularly, at least 20 minutes daily if possible. Choose whatever physical exercise meets your needs. Walking, swimming, yard work, exercise classes, dancing, mountain-climbing, cleaning the house, etc. all count as exercise for this challenge. Those who are bed bound may do range of motion exercises in the bed. Split exercise times into smaller segments throughout the day if necessary to achieve at least 20 minutes per day.
Participants earn one point for each 20 minutes of exercise. For example, if you exercise 45 minutes on Tuesday, you will earn 2 points for that day. If you exercise one hour on Saturday, you will earn 3 points for that day. If you exercise 20 minutes each day, you will earn 7 points for that week. Those who average at least 20 minutes of exercise per day may experience a wealth of healthy lifestyle benefits!
See the chart below:
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20-39 minutes exercise
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1 point
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40-59 minutes exercise
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2 points
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60-79 minutes exercise
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3 points
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80-99 minutes exercise
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4 points
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100-119 minutes exercise
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5 points
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Challenge weeks start on Sunday and end on Saturday. I have included a worksheet below that can be picked up at the church or downloaded and printed that you may find helpful for keeping track of points. Record exercise points you earn each day, add your points, and send your name and weekly totals by Tuesday of the following week to Katrena via one of the following ways:
- Record on paper and submit at Woodleaf UMC
- Email Katrena at NurseforWoodleafUMC@gmail.com
- Call and leave a message at the church at 704-278-1888
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| Worksheet for 2017 Climb Every Mountain Fitness Challenge |
Do I have to climb a mountain?
No, mountain-climbing is not required! We invite you to learn about various North Carolina mountains and find spiritual inspiration through "monumental" Bible verses by reading weekly blog posts online or at the church during this fitness challenge.
How will results be shared?
Results will be posted on this blog and at the church each week. No names will be posted online; results will show ranges of completion each week.
What happens at the end?
We will have a celebration party at the end of the fitness challenge. Participants will receive certificates. The date and time of the party will be announced later.
Questions?
Feel free to contact Katrena, one of our faith community nurses at Woodleaf UMC at NurseforWoodleafUMC@gmail.com or call 704-278-1888 with any questions.
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