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.
Build the Kingdom
Your health account, your bank account, they're the same thing. The more you put in, the more you can take out. Exercise is king and nutrition is queen: together, you have a kingdom.
- Jack LaLanne, Fitness Pioneer
Hop, Skip and Jump
Skipping, jumping, and hopping aren't just for school kids. They are fantastic ways to stay fit, strong, and sharp. The benefits of exercises involving jumping include increasing the power and speed of our muscles, improving bone density and balance, and even enhancing short-term memory.
You can do these exercises anywhere and don’t even need a rope to skip. If you're new to skipping, hopping, and jumping, or haven’t exercised in a while, start gently to avoid injury and consult a health professional if you have concerns.
Start with 25 skips, jumps, or hops a day in short bursts of 10, doing them two to three times per week, and build up slowly from there. Stop if you feel fatigued, and leave good rest periods between sessions to avoid injury.
March Strava Challenges
🌸 Google Pixel: Spring Into Action: Lighter evenings, fresher air — time to shake off winter and get moving. Complete the challenge for exclusive rewards 🌿.
🎧 Audible Movement Challenge (UK): Press play and get moving. Log 12 hours over 2 months and unlock a 2-month free Audible trial.
🌤️ Jet2: Beat the Cold – Chase the Sun: The days are getting brighter — now’s your moment. Complete 25km for the chance to win prizes.
🏊 UltraSwim Virtual Challenge: Dive in and swim 33.3km this March to earn the badge — and serious bragging rights 💦.
The First Lady
When Roberta "Bobbi" Gibb applied to take part in the Boston Marathon in 1966 she received a rejection letter which stated “Women are not physiologically capable of running a marathon…”
Thankfully, today this response is totally jaw dropping.
Gibb ran the marathon anyway. She’d been running for 12 years, secretly training up to 40 miles at a time while wearing a swimming top, shorts and nurses shoes. Famously Kathrine Switzer tried to run Boston the following year and was astonishingly attacked by the race organiser.
Gibb returned in '67 and '68, where she finished first in the unsanctioned field.
In 1972 the AAU changed their rules and allowed the first official female entrants.
This International Women’s Day we celebrate Bobbi Gibb, and all of the women who have helped champion equality in sport over the years.
Our New 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!
