Momentum 🌱
Momentum is built through regular movement. March is about keeping activity part of your normal working week - no fresh start, no pressure to do more.
Your goal is simple: build a 7-day active streak by logging activity on seven days in a row. To count as an active day, complete at least one 20-minute activity. Once you’ve got a streak going, keep it rolling - and if it breaks, simply start again.
Complete a 7-day streak to unlock one entry into our March prize draw, with £100 worth of vouchers up for grabs. Complete a 14-day streak to earn a second prize draw entry. Keep the wheel turning and see how far steady movement can take you.
THE FUTURE
Forget past mistakes. Forget failures. Forget everything except what you're going to do now and do it.
Will Durant, American historian
Spring Forward 🌼
Spring is a great time to refresh your routine and build consistent movement habits. April’s challenge is all about simple, regular activity - steady movement day by day.
Your goal is straightforward: achieve 30 activities during April. To count, each activity must be at least 15 minutes long. Walking, running, workouts, swimming, yoga - whatever works for you and your routine.
Reach 30 activities during April to unlock one entry into our Spring Forward prize draw, with £60 worth of vouchers up for grabs.
Small, regular activity adds up. Keep moving, stay consistent, and see how far a month of steady movement can take you. 🌱
Staying Active Is Literally Life-Saving
A groundbreaking study has just dropped some seriously impressive numbers that'll make you feel even better about lacing up those trainers. Researchers have discovered that a simple exercise programme can slash the risk of death by a whopping 37% in colon cancer patients.
The trial followed 889 colon cancer patients for eight years. While 17% of those who received standard health advice had died by the eight-year mark, only 10% of the exercise group had passed away. Meanwhile, 80% of the active patients remained completely cancer-free compared to 74% in the control group.
But here's the kicker – we're not talking about training for the Olympics. The "prescription" that's changing lives? Just 3-4 brisk walks per week, lasting 45-60 minutes each. And here's the bigger picture: regular physical activity doesn't just help people who already have cancer – it's also one of our best weapons for preventing cancer in the first place. Studies show that staying active can reduce the risk of developing several types of cancer, including colon, breast, and lung cancers.
Spring Roll
Spring is a great time to get back on the bike and enjoy longer, brighter days. April’s Spring Roll challenge is all about getting out for regular rides and letting the miles build across the month.
Your goal is straightforward: ride 200 miles during April. Every mile counts, whether it’s a commute, a training ride, a lunchtime spin or a relaxed weekend adventure.
Reach 200 miles during April to unlock an entry into our Spring Roll prize draw, with £40 worth of vouchers up for grabs.
Keep the pedals turning and let the good miles roll!
April Strava Challenges
⚡ Red Bull: Spring In Your Step: Bring the energy this April. Complete the challenge to unlock exclusive rewards, including a monthly supply of Red Bull for a year ⚡.
🏃 Voltarol Run & Recover Challenge: Run, recover, repeat. Complete the challenge for the chance to win a Theragun and Garmin gear 💪.
💧 BRITA: Own Your Clarity: Move with clarity this April. Complete the challenge for the chance to win BRITA prizes, including a limited LARQ Essential water bottle 💧.
I've Been Amazed By What My Body Can Do
Let's be inspired by Jemma Harding who was seriously injured in a traffic accident involving her on a bike and a lorry. During a long recovery, Jemma had a lot of time to think. She ended up quitting her TV job and going to work on her dad’s sheep farm. She got a dog and started strength training, as well as cycling and walking because her injuries meant running hurt.
But challenge is obviously something Jemma thrives on because after doing Chase the Sun, a 205-mile one-day bike ride across the south of England, she then signed up to Beyond the Ultimate Jungle Ultra in the Peruvian Amazon! It’s a five-day, 140-mile, self-supported journey through the juggle.
Runners’ World reported “What made the difference was training with her partner, a Marine, who taught her to walk as required. ‘Walking is not failing – walking is strategy’… Having almost given up after the first two days… she thrived in the jungle and finished the June challenge as the second female.”
Now it seems that Jemma is knocking off the ultras! She says ‘As I got stronger, I found this reverence for what my body had been through and what it was capable of doing. I became really proud of it. Now I’m thinking, what else can it do? Where can I go next?’
Our March 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!
