Challenge Yourself

Challenges are small steps you can take toward living a more natural, healthy life. Accept a challenge, log your progress, and watch your successes add up to positive change!

How does it work?

  1. Take on adventures ranging from nutrition and fitness changes to greener, more natural, habits.
  2. Log your progress on accepted challenges.
  3. Track your success at living a healthier, more natural life.

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July 28, 2007

Do 50 jumping jacks

Remember jumping jacks from high school gym class? The great thing about them is they get your heart pumping and blood flowing. They also increase the oxygen in your blood and make you more alert. Sometime today, do 50 jumping jacks to get your heart...

87 participants 20 comments community progress 87% success

August 14, 2007

Use your gym membership

How many of us have signed up for a gym membership and then rarely (if ever) used it? In the next 24 hours, make it a goal to use your gym membership. You'll feel great about it. (And if you already use your gym membership regularly, this is a fun...

33 participants 9 comments community progress 72% success

September 02, 2007

Get a fitness question answered

We all have at least one question about how we can live a more active lifestyle. And that question is oftentimes the first step in reaching our goals. This week, take the first step towards your goals. Make it a point to have at least one of your...

38 participants 9 comments community progress 90% success

August 16, 2007

Take the stairs

Who'd have thought something as simple as taking the stairs could be so beneficial? Stair climbing is good for your heart, helps you stay fit, and five minutes of this aerobic activity burns a whopping 75 calories. Today, challenge yourself to take...

34 participants 8 comments community progress 95% success

August 22, 2007

Exercise during work hours

There are some simple, easy exercises you can do during your workday that aren't a big deal. Today, challenge yourself to make an extra effort to sneak exercise into your life in a small way. _Always consult a...

83 participants 23 comments community progress 76% success

July 26, 2007

Save your knees

Believe it or not, running shoes wear out. How? Well, over time they lose their shock absorption capacity and stability. As a result, experts recommend that you replace running shoes every 350-550 miles, depending on your running style. Challenge...

16 participants 4 comments community progress 90% success

August 14, 2007

Integrate cardio into your schedule

Whether you want to strengthen your heart, lose a few pounds or improve your attitude, cardiovascular exercise is a great way to improve your health and happiness. This month, feel the benefits of cardio exercise by making an effort to do 20-30...

31 participants 9 comments community progress 89% success

September 01, 2007

Try strength training

Weight lifting and strength training not only build muscle mass but may increase your metabolism and help strengthen your bones. With this in mind, try to integrate some strength training into every week for the next month. If you're new to...

80 participants 11 comments community progress 78% success

August 25, 2007

Go outside and play

In the next 24 hours, plan an outdoor activity with your friends and family. Hiking, biking, flying a kite, or playing catch — anything goes as long as you have fun. _Always...

38 participants 7 comments community progress 84% success

August 08, 2007

Get moving

Jump-start your body and feel great by adding 20 minutes of physical activity to your day in the next 24 hours. _Always consult a physician before starting any...

44 participants 10 comments community progress 88% success