PLAY

WEEK 2:

Your STRONG Challenge continues by rediscovering Play! Research affirms that we are STRONGER when we are having fun; remember the number of times in a day you laughed as a kid? Remember feeling invincible? What about now?

Rediscovering your joy will add to your foundation of strength. You were made to PLAY!

STRONG ACTIVITIES

Below are some ideas to get you off the couch and onto a new healthier life. This is how we’ll fight, how we’ll get STRONG.

Brainerd Family YMCA

All activities are for members, use the link to reserve your spot HERE

  • Monday & Friday– LET’S MOVE! with Amanda in Studio 1 at 9:45am
  • Tuesday– Yoga with Lacey in Studio 1 at 12:15pmWednesday- Penalty Box with Jess in the Gym at 8:30am
  • Thursday– Zumba with Tricia in Studio 1 at 8:45am
  • Saturday– Fun swim in our aquatics center pool by reservation at 9, 10, or 11am.

    Call Member Services Desk to get more info. @ 218-829-4767

Downtown Duluth YMCA

  • Big Water Swim challenge! Grab a group up to four or compete solo in the Click here and then click aquatics tab to register.
  • Senior Nature Fitness Walk Join Heidi on her  on Monday 9:30am at the Woodland community center! Click to view the Group Ex. Schedule to register.
  • Hike the Hill Take friends, family, or pets on a two mile  to see some of the snow covered sites of Duluth and visit Enger tower!
  • Like to Dance? Zumba will be starting Monday at 5:30pm with Rebecca, join in and pop it like it is hot!
  • Need some more time in the pool reserve a spot during open swim hours!

Cook County Family YMCA

  • Stand Off
    Two players stand face-to-face on a level surface at one arm’s length. If one player’s arms are shorter or longer than the other’s, split the difference. The feet of each player must be side by side, and tight together. The players present their palms facing their partners. The object of Stand-Off is to cause your partner to lose balance, making contact with your hands only. If your partner moves one or both of their feet, you win. Best two out of three wins.

  • Toe Fencing
    Pair up with a family member and face each other with their hands on each other’s shoulders. They then try to tap the foot to the other person’s foot. The person that can tap the other person’s foot 3 times first wins that round. Play best 2 out of 3 and then switch partners

Itasca County Family YMCA

  • Monday @ 1:00:  Watch for Week 2 Sally Up Challenge with Amber
  • Tuesday @ 5:30: Move with your Kids
  • Wednesday @ 12:15:  LIVE Class via Zoom @ 10:15am: 30 minutes of low impact cardio, 15 minutes of strength and stretch…Great for beginners
  • Thursday: Have fun with family nutrition!
  • Saturday: Family Fitness Fun

Mesabi Family YMCA

  • Snowman building Challenge using the following required items and anything else you may want to add:

    Carrot, Mask, Hat, Gloves, Backpack, and flashlight. Post your snowmen on the Mesabi Family YMCA Facebook and we will use likes to vote on whose is the best.

  •  Family Game Night – We will be doing a Kahoot Family Game night on Wednesday at 6:00 PM. This is entirely virtual from the comfort of your own home. Details to join will be posted on our Mesabi Family YMCA Facebook Page on Wednesday.

  • Aqua Body Strong every Monday @ 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM ( Open for Members and Non Members.)

Superior Douglas County Family YMCA

  • Build a snow fort. Pack snow into plastic bins to turn it into “bricks”. And then have your kiddos decorate their fort with pinecones, sticks, and other things they find.
  • Have a Dance Party! A dance party can boost your mood, relieve anxiety and burn calories! Clear some space in your living room and crank the music!
  • Family Swim. Our rec pool with waterslide is available in the evenings M-F and on Saturday. Reservations required. Visit www.superiorymca.org to reserve your timeslot. (Superior YMCA Member only)
  • Family Game Night. Board game, card game, charades…whatever! Relax and have fun with your loved ones.
  • Fun with Cards! Grab a deck of cards for this fun workout
  • Go for a hike!

The YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center

  • Check out the Group Fitness Schedule and try one of our many classes!
  • Set up an Orientation Appt. with a Wellness Coach to learn how to use the machines!
  • Meet with a Personal Trainer for a free PT Consult and Workout
  • Try the RunTV option on our cardio machines for a “trail run” right here in the gym
  • Reserve a spot in the gym or the pool to get active with the whole family!n

Having a prominent place in the home to post your goals to see every day and track your progress will be key in these first days.  Having an accountability buddy (an AccountabiliBuddy) or partner in the challenge will provide the motivation you need within your existing network.  Join our Strong Community on Facebook and download the Strong Tracking Sheet today!

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