Loaring Consistency Challenge

LOARING CONSISTENCY CHALLENGE 2023

30 Days X 30 Minutes of Physical Activity

November 1-30, 2023

THE CHALLENGE

A 30-day, virtually-guided physical activity challenge, in the month of November, open to individuals of all ages, anywhere!

YOUR MISSION

Develop healthy and consistent physical activity lifestyle habits by exercising a minimum of 30 minutes per day for 30 consecutive days. Work individually, or in teams of two or more!

EARN YOUR RANK

Earn your rank and virtual badge based on the number of days of exercise achieved, and the acquisition of up to 2 bonus points. Ranking results will be posted publicly. Individuals and teams with the highest rankings will receive special recognition! Rank levels are as follows:

• Colonel (30/30 Days + 2 Bonus Points)

• Lieutenant Colonel (30/30 Days + 1 Bonus Point)

• Major (30/30 Days)

• Captain (29/30 Days)

• Lieutenant (28/30 Days)

• 2nd Lieutenant (27/30 Days)

• Officer Cadet (26/30 Days)

BONUS POINTS (TWO AVAILABLE)

#1 RUCK ON: Choose a weight (e.g., water bottle, weighted pack) and carry it anywhere on your body while you hike / walk / wheel / bike / elliptical / water walk a minimum of 30 minutes. This can be completed at any point during the challenge.

#2 HONOUR A SOLDIER: Donate a minimum of $10.00 to our charity in honour of a soldier, past or present. This may be done at any point during the challenge. Don’t know a soldier? Consider choosing one from the history books, your local community, or select an “unknown soldier”. Include the name, photo, and a description of the soldier (if available). Upload this information to your race roster fundraising page OR send it by email to charlotte@loaringphysio.com to achieve your bonus point. (Note: This information may be shared publicly unless you request otherwise.)

EXERCISE TRACKING

Exercise log sheets are available here. Participants must log and upload or turn in their exercise sheets at the end of the challenge (see end of challenge details below).

ACTIVITIES THAT COUNT

Walking, hiking, rucking, running, cycling, swimming, pickleball, pilates, yoga, tai chi, weights, resistance exercise, team sports, yard work, physiotherapy exercises, etc. Provided it is 30 minutes of dedicated physical activity, it counts!

Sick or injured? Try an easy walk, some yoga or gentle stretching, or focus on your physiotherapy exercises.

MISSED DAYS

Miss a day? We suggest a $5.00 donation per day missed to be paid at the end of the challenge. (E.g., miss 3 days = $15.00 donation). 100% of donations go to our charity - "Solder On". Tax receipts will be issued for donations $10.00 or greater.

OUR CAUSE

100% of proceeds will go to "Soldier On" - a national program that aims to improve the quality of life for ill and injured Canadian Armed Forces members and veterans via sport, recreational and creative activities and opportunities. Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $10.00 or more.

https://www.soldieron.ca/

DAILY MOTIVATION

Participants will receive daily motivational email messages at 05:00hrs from a series of guests on topics that range from health & fitness, inspirational personal stories, and military / life core values.

CHALLENGE COMPLETION

At the end of the challenge, upload or turn in your exercise log sheets and donations by December 3, 2023 in any of the following ways:

• Online via your race roster fundraising page.

• Email: charlotte@loaringphysio.com

• In Person: Loaring Physiotherapy & Health Centre (13126 Tecumseh Rd E, Tecumseh, ON, N8N 3T6)

SWAG

All challenge participants will receive an official Loaring Consistency Challenge t-shirt, toque, or sports cap. Swag is pre-ordered online and may be picked up at the following locations:

• Loaring Physiotherapy & Health Centre (13126 Tecumseh Rd E, Tecumseh ON N8N 3T6)

• Loaring Personal Coaching (298 Colonial Dr. Guelph, ON N9L 0G4)

• Canadian Armed Forces Locations (arranged through your unit)

Note: For those unable to pick-up in person, we will ship at no charge within CAN/USA.