Engaging Employees
Each new Active Teams challenge is an opportunity for you to encourage your colleagues onto a path towards better health and wellbeing. Our challenges are:
- Focused on encouraging less active employees
- Usually monthly with a changing focus e.g. encouraging walking
- Open to all employees
- Usually incentivised with a prize draw to encourage less active employees.
Please use and share these details with your colleagues to help generate a bit of buzz. Try printing posters and leave them strategically positioned places around your workplace.
March 25: Move It March
- Starts: 1 March 25
- Ends: 31 March 25
- https://activeteams.co.uk/challenges/move-it-march/
Challenge Description:
Spring into action this March and boost your wellbeing in the Move It March challenge!
This March, your goal is to achieve 15 active days, with each active day involving at least one 15+ minute physical activity. That’s the 15x15 challenge – designed to keep you moving and enhance your overall health.
Reach the target of 15 active days and you'll be in the running to win one of two £25 gift vouchers! Let’s get active and make March your most energetic month of 2025 yet!
⏰️ 1 March to 31 March 25
Feb 25: HeartStrong 600
- Starts: 1 February 25
- Ends: 28 February 25
- https://activeteams.co.uk/challenges/heartstrong-600/
Challenge Description:
Regular physical activity not only improves cardiovascular health but also helps reduce the risk of stroke and manage weight effectively.
This February, aim for 600+ Minutes of Movement to make you HeartStrong. Achieving about 150 minutes per week can significantly lower the risk of heart disease.
Meet or exceed the 600+ minute goal and you could win one of two £25 gift vouchers! Every additional 100 minutes of activity earns you an extra entry in the prize draw, increasing your chances of winning.
Every active minute counts, from brisk walks to intensive workouts. Let’s make every heartbeat count
🔥 1 February to 28 February
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Jan 25: Ignition 25
- Starts: 1 January 25
- Ends: 31 January 25
- https://activeteams.co.uk/challenges/ignition-25
This is your launch pad! Power up your 2025 with our January challenge and watch that first spark turn into something incredible.
A recent study found that for women, just 3.4 minutes of vigorous daily activity can halve the risk of heart attacks.
Your January goal is to complete 25 activities of just 5 minutes each before 31 January. Achieve the goal to enter our prize draw for a chance to win a £40 Cotswold Outdoor voucher. Every movement adds fuel to your journey - from a quick walk to a gym session. Small steps, big impact.
Track your progress below and watch your activity count rise.
🔥 1 January to 31 January
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Jan 25: Couch to 5K Courses
- Course Starts: 20 January 25
- https://activeteams.co.uk/c25k
Starting 20 January 2025, transform from 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.
Expert Support Throughout Your Journey
- Personal guidance from a certified England Athletics Endurance coach
- Weekly progress check-in calls to celebrate progress
- Supportive WhatsApp motivation group
- Regular tips and advice
- Celebration of your achievements
- Get ready to unleash your potential and discover the joy of running!
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Reindeer Rumble
- Starts: 1 December 24
- Ends: 31 December 24
- https://activeteams.co.uk/challenges/reindeer-rumble/
Tis the season to get active, and we're challenging you to give the gift of health and wellbeing to yourself with the Reindeer Rumble!
During December, each day that you hit a goal of one 20-minute activity will add one reindeer to your herd: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph. Achieve 12 days during December and you’ll add some extra special guests and complete the full set. You’ll also earn a place in our prize draw to win one of two £25 vouchers.
So embrace the holiday spirit and get ready to sleigh the Reindeer Rumble!
📅 1 December to 31 December
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Balance & Breathe Live Beginners' Yoga
- 12:30 p.m. Tuesday 5 November 24
- 12:30 p.m. Tuesday 12 November 24
- 12:30 p.m. Tuesday 19 November 24
- 12:30 p.m. Tuesday 26 November 24
- Zoom link: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81738787715?pwd=KkVYXR6aWaBBtasxk1S9aMq3kZEHy5.1
- Meeting ID: 817 3878 7715 (should not be required)
- Passcode: bzL28M (should not be required)
Join our fantastic Active Teams beginners' yoga class with Michaela, live every Tuesday lunchtime during November.
As the days grow shorter and darker, it's so important to keep on moving, both for the body and the mind. Yoga helps improve flexibility, strength and posture - especially important for any desk dwellers. Amongst many other benefits, Yoga also helps benefit circulation, reduces stress and helps provide mental clarity. Our classes are suitable for all levels including total beginners, and feel free to leave your camera on or off, whatever you prefer.
Did you miss the class? A link to replay the class will be published on our company Active Teams dashboard each Tuesday afternoon.
Don't have Zoom installed? You can join the class without having Zoom installed:
- Click the link to join the meeting at the correct time.
- If prompted to open or install the Zoom desktop client, click Cancel.
- At the bottom of the page, click Join from your browser.
Miles and Smiles
- Starts: 1 November 24
- Ends: 30 November 24
- https://activeteams.co.uk/challenges/miles-and-smiles/
Did you know that moving your body for just 10 minutes can transform your mood? From boosting endorphins to reducing stress, exercise is like a happiness hack – and we're challenging you to unlock its power!
This month, we're not just tracking distances; we're measuring happiness in miles. Walk, run, or swim your way to better mental health, connect with colleagues, and enjoy the journey.
Plus, achieve 22 miles or more during the challenge, and you could win a £50 Decathlon voucher to support your active lifestyle! Every mile counts, every smile matters – let's move forward together.
📅 1 November to 30 November
Monster Mayhem
- Starts: 1 October 24
- Ends: 31 October 24
- https://activeteams.co.uk/challenges/monster-mayhem/
Greetings mortals! Prepare yourselves for a hair-raising, bone-chilling, pulse-pounding challenge that will have you moving like never before!
Your mission is to raise an army of monsters before midnight on Halloween. Each October day with a 20+ minute activity adds one recruit to your army. If you achieve 15 active days by the stroke of midnight on Halloween, you’ll survive and go into a prize draw to win a large Nutribox bursting with healthy snacks!
Lace up your trainers and let's make this October a month to dismember... Mwaaahhhhhhaaaah.
📅 1 October to 31 October
