It is week two of the ACPS Finding Fit Spring Health Challenge: In Search of the Healthiest Bunch. Schools and departments are going head-to-head in a quest to find the healthiest bunch in ACPS. The challenge is designed to encourage healthy eating, vigorous physical activity and good sleep habits.
Did you consume at least five fruits and vegetables each day last week? If so, keep the streak going this week with physical activity. If you missed the mark, here is another opportunity to get on the health and wellness track.
This week’s challenge: walk a one-mile loop at your location or engage in 30 minutes of physical activity.
Empirical research finding a positive relationship between physical activity and one’s physical and mental health continues to mount. During week two, demonstrate your commitment to this essential healthy-living building block by either walking the appointed one-mile lap at your school or office or exercise for 30 minutes outside of school (brisk walking, jogging, bicycling, swimming, or any other activity that elevates your heart rate) each day and circle the beating heart image.
Wednesday, May 10 is Bike to Work and School Day, a fun way to get in your 30 minutes of activity just going to and from work or school.
For each day that you meet the challenge, mark that day on the Spring Fitness Challenge Tracking Calendar (PDF). Encourage your colleagues to do the same.
At the end of the month, tally your points across all four weeks and turn in your worksheet to your Wellness Champion. Totals for each school and department will be calculated and winners will be selected based on the highest number of points and the highest percentage of participation at School and Central Office sites.
Building healthy habits is the goal, so anyone who has at least 20 points at the end of the challenge will be eligible to enter a drawing for prizes. Winners will be announced and prizes will be distributed at the ACPS Finding Fit Kickball Game on Thursday, June 8 at 3:30 p.m. Mark your calendar!
Next week’s challenge: Hydration. Get your reusable water bottle ready!
Learn more about ACPS Finding Fit at the ACPS Open Enrollment Information Sessions on Wednesday, May 3.