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YP FIT CHALLENGE
5 WEEK FITNESS AND NUTRITION CHALLENGE
Are you ready to make healthy lifestyle changes? See if this 5-week fitness and nutrition challenge interests you and try them out for at least 3 days each week! Keep a journal of your journey. Let us know about your experience along the way by sharing via social media.
Tag NULYP on Instagram, Facebook, and/or Twitter.
Use hashtags #YPFit and #5WeekFitChallenge.
This challenge takes place April -May.
IMPORTANT DATES
Dates of Challenge:
Sunday, April 12, 2020 - Saturday, May 16, 2020
Registration: Monday, April 6, 2020 - Sunday, April 12, 2020
SIGN UP INFORMATION
Please click here to register for the 5 Week Fitness and Nutrition Challenge!
CONTACT INFORMATION:
If you have any questions about this challenge please contact Programs Chair Brim, programs@nulyp.org
FITNESS AND NUTRITION CHALLENGE ACTIVITIES
Week 1 – Water, water, water!!
Do you feel like you can use more water and hydration throughout your days? Try the tips & tricks below to add more water to your days(s)!
● Infused Water Recipes and Benefits https://www.allrecipes.com/article/fresh-ideas-for-making-infused-water/
● Learn How Much Water to Drink https://www.webmd.com/diet/how-much-water-to-drink#1
Tag on social media: Picture of you with your water bottle throughout the day
Hashtags: #YPFit #5WeekFitChallenge
Week 2 - Juicing and/or Smoothies
Have you ever wanted to incorporate juicing into your daily meals? Try the links below for juicing ideas and recipes to help boost your weight management journey.
● A Beginner’s Guide - https://juicerecipes.com/juicing/
● Simple Juicing Recipes - https://youtu.be/OasOy1cdlUk
● Food Network Smoothies - https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/articles/50-smoothies
● Smoothie Recipes - http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/17989/drinks/smoothies/
● Healthy and Fast Juice and Smoothie recipeshttps://www.health.com/food/27-juice-and-smoothie-recipes
Tag on social media: Picture of you and the juice/smoothie. You also can post recipes Hashtags: #YPFit #5WeekFitChallenge
Week 3 - Nutrition
Nutrition is the food we eat and drink to maintain a healthy diet, energy for exercise and reduce your risk of chronic diseases. It is very important we take time to make sure we intake the right amount of nutrients to stay in good health. Knowing your budget and your way around the grocery store is just the beginning. As well as navigating through these trying times due to unfortunate circumstances. Here’s some links to assist you on your journey.
● Importance of Good Nutrition https://www.hhs.gov/fitness/eat-healthy/importance-of-good-nutrition/index.html
● ChooseMyPlate- https://www.choosemyplate.gov
● Grocery Shopping
○ https://www.cookinglight.com/healthy-living/weight-loss/grocery-shop-for-weight-loss ○ https://www.verywellfit.com/shopping-for-healthy-foods-at-the-grocery-store-2506608
● Eating Healthy During Coronavirus- https://www.choosemyplate.gov/coronavirus
● Eating Healthy During Coronavirus https://nutrition.org/making-health-and-nutrition-a-priority-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic/
Tag on social media: Pictures of your healthy meal for you and/or your family
Hashtags: #YPFit #5WeekFitChallenge
Week 4 - Yoga, Meditation & Walk Outside
If You Can Meditation helps to center thoughts. Yoga builds stamina and flexibility. Walking assists with improving your overall health and increases your longevity and functional years. All together, they all work well together to enhance the mind, body, and spirit. Try them out! Check out the links below.
● Yoga Basics - http://www.yogabasics.com/
● Headspace - https://www.headspace.com/
● Meditation for Inner Peace - https://youtu.be/d4S4twjeWTs
● Yoga with Adrienne https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene Benefits of Walking ● https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/5-surprising-benefits-of-walking
● https://www.prevention.com/fitness/a20485587/benefits-from-walking-every-day/
● https://dailygazette.com/article/2020/03/29/social-walks-a-cure-for-springtime-isolation
Tag on social media: Picture of you participating in yoga, meditating, or walking outside if you can.
Hashtags: #YPFit #5WeekFitChallenge
Week 5 - At Home Workout
Being quarantined doesn’t mean that you have to be inactive. Exercise and working out is linked with physical, mental, and emotional health benefits. Here are some great at home apps/workouts during this time.
● Nike Training - https://www.nike.com/ntc-app
● Youtube FitnessBlender -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiP6wD_tYlYLYh3agzbByWQ
● YMCA 360 - https://ymca360.org/on-demand#/
● Lifetime Athletic - https://my.lifetime.life/lp/video-workouts.html?icmp=od-video§ion=healthy
Tag on social media:
Hashtags: #YPFit #5WeekFitChallenge
Note: None of the material shared is the property of or a formal endorsement by NUL or NULYP. They are solely meant to give you ideas of where to begin and how to participate in this challenge. You are free to find alternative ways to take part in each week’s theme. Please continue to follow directions from your local government and politicians, federal government, and CDC.
