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
Keep Going
Fight one more round - remembering that the man who always fights one more round is never whipped.
- James Corbett, Professional boxer (1866 - 1933)
Closed: Shine Bright
As the days grow darker, we grow brighter.
November’s shorter days can dim your motivation - but every moment of movement adds light back to your day. This month, turn your minutes of movement into a glowing reminder that exercise brings energy, warmth, and brightness to our lives.
We’re giving away five £20 vouchers (also available in $ & €) - and rewarding every minute you move.
- Build your foundation at 400 minutes = 1 prize draw entry 💡
- Shine even brighter at 600 minutes = 2 prize draw entries ⚡️
📅 1 – 30 November 2025
Push-ups: The Ultimate Anywhere Workout
Push-ups are brilliant – they work your shoulders, triceps, chest, core, abs, glutes and quads all in one go. Think of them as a moving plank that builds proper functional strength, the kind that makes you feel genuinely strong and capable in everyday life. And the beauty of push-ups? You can do them anywhere, anytime, no gym required.
New to push-ups or finding them tough? Start with wall push-ups or knee push-ups – they're just as valuable and help you build up strength gradually.
Already smashing out a decent number? Fancy a proper challenge? Try DareBee's First Thing Push Ups Challenge – it builds you up to 80 push-ups in 30 days. Yes, 80. Deep breath.
Quick reminder: we should all be aiming for at least two strength sessions a week. It's not just about muscles – it's crucial for keeping your bones strong as you age.
Our November 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!
Rhoda's Story: It's Never Too Late To Start Stength Training
At 82 years old, Rhoda could barely walk for 30 seconds without help due to severe osteoporosis and muscle loss in her back. Her daughter, journalist Clare Johnston who researches healthy ageing, introduced her to strength training and in six months they totally turned things around!
Rhoda can now walk briskly for three minutes with her back straight, climb stairs without breathlessness, and handle daily tasks with newfound energy and independence.
Training twice weekly with compound movements like weighted vest squats, bench presses, and deadlifts, Rhoda started with just 1kg and gradually progressed. She now deadlifts an impressive 32kg!
Strength training directly combats age-related muscle loss that may start with self-limiting your activities, and can eventually lead to frailty, falls and loss of independence. Women are particularly vulnerable to early muscle loss due to menopause, making strength training even more important for them. Rhoda's transformation shows us that it’s never too late to start weightlifting and can bring life-changing benefits for many people!
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 🚴♀️.
