The Jingle Jam 🎅
Get ready to move, groove and feel good this December. The aim is simple and very achievable: complete 12 Days of Festive Activity to finish the challenge and unlock your festive groove.
Each day you achieve a 22+ minute activity, you’ll unwrap a new festive emoji. 🎁 From trees and stars to sleighs and snowmen, your Jingle Jam will grow as the days go by!
Stay consistent and hit all 12 active days to enter our prize draw with five £20 vouchers up for grabs and then you can relax, celebrate and enjoy the festive season.
📅 1 – 31 December 2025
New Year Rising
You're off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So get on your way! - Dr. Seuss, Author and illustrator
Coming Soon: Kickstart 26 💥
Get ready to kickstart your year with momentum and energy this January.
Your goal is simple: average 26 minutes of activity and exercise per day in January to complete the challenge.
Track your progress as your active minutes boost your daily average. 🚀 Whether it's morning runs, lunchtime strolls, evening workouts or weekend adventures, every session counts toward your daily average.
Hit that 26-minute average across January to unlock your entry into our prize draw with five £20 vouchers waiting to be won. Start the year as you mean to go on - moving, motivated and unstoppable!
🧘♀️ The Plank: Your Core's Best Friend
If you want a strong middle, the plank is non-negotiable. It works your entire core - front, sides, and lower back - all without the stress of constant bending. It's a static hold position that builds the endurance you need to maintain great posture all day long and protect your back as you age.
New to Planks? Start by holding the position with your knees on the ground, or plank against a wall with your arms extended. Gradually work your way up to 30 seconds on your toes.
Need a Challenge? Try Side Planks (to target your sides) or Plank Taps (tap one hand to the opposite shoulder) to introduce instability.
Quick Reminder: Keep your body in a straight line from your head to your heels. Don't let your hips sag or rise too high. Aim for three sets of holding the position for as long as you can manage.
Your Running Journey Starts Here
Starting 19 January 2025, transform yourself from a non-runner to 5K finisher in just nine weeks. Whether you're completely new to running, a previous C25K runner, or returning after a break, this proven programme will guide you every step of the way.
This free course is also open to people who would like to walk instead of run - everyone is welcome. Get ready to unleash your potential and discover the joy of walking and running!
Meet the Badass Gran!
Ouch, I fear this amazing human puts a few of us in the shade. Meet Celia Duff, aka Badass Gran, who is a double world HYROX champion at aged 70! A well-earned alias, that's for sure.
If you've not heard of HYROX, it's a fitness trend that involves competing around 8km of running and eight functional workout stations, including rowing, sandbag lunges and sled pull. So, pretty hardcore 💪 Celia started competing aged 68, encouraged by her HYROX-keen daughter, and says it's changed her life. "I'm fitter and stronger than ever" she told Women's Health. "I walk taller both physically and mentally... I’m proud to show that ordinary people can do extraordinary things..."
Did you know that only around 6% of people meet the full activity guidelines for adults with most people coming up short on the the amount of strength training we should be doing? We should be doing strengthening activities that work all the major muscle groups at least twice a week.
Let's all try to be a Badass Gran/Pa/Mother/Father/Daughter/Son!
Our December Legends
Welcome to Active Teams Legends, where we celebrate the achievements and dedication of our most active members.
Whether you prefer the steady pace of walking or the challenge of running, our Legends Leaderboards are designed to inspire us all. Join the movement, challenge yourself, and maybe find your name among our list of Legends!
December Strava Challenges
💪 You Got This: 100 Days Powered by adidas: 100 days of movement - record your last activities by the end of December for your final chance to score! 👀
🏃 December 400-Minute x Runna Challenge: Complete 400 minutes of activity (any sport counts) to earn the badge, a 2-week Runna trial, and entry into a marathon giveaway! 🏅
📅 December Days Active Challenge: Move a little every day - rack up those streaks, earn the badge, and finish the year strong 🔥.
🚴♀️ December Ride 200K Challenge: Two wheels, 200K — ride indoors or outdoors this month to earn the finisher's badge 🚴♀️.
