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Kainai Summer Wellness Challenge
Comments Off on Kainai Summer Wellness ChallengeWalk To Edmonton 8-Week Challenge
The Goal: Walk 500km – the distance from Kainai Nation to Edmonton
The Breakdown: 715,000 Steps (11,400 daily)
Start Date: Monday, July 7, 2025
End Date: Friday, Aug 29, 2025
All ages and fitness levels welcome
Register below by July 4, 2025
TRACK YOUR STEPS
• Use a personal step counter, such as a smart watch
• Download the STEPS app on your phone
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/stepsapp-pedometer/id1037595083
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stepsappgmbh.stepsapp&hl=en
• Pick up a pedometer from Community Health
Want to boost your fitness and earn extra steps to your weekly total?
Join us for our weekly MOVEMENT MOTIVATION activities to earn an additional 5000 steps for the week.
Each week we’ll be hosting additional activities (please see below)
Participation counts towards to your total weekly steps
*non-challenge participants are also welcome
Week 1 – Intro to Fitness
Kick off the challenge and get your body moving! Focus on movement, form and proper stretching to warm up and cool down from activity.
Week 2 – Nutrition Basics
Balanced eating plays an important part in achieving wellness. Dietitians will provide guidance to fuel your body for exercise and wellness. Online Zoom Class
Week 3 – HIIT/Cardio Circuit
Time to get your heart rate up! Circuit activities alternate between high energy and recovery to help build strength and heart health.
Week 4 – Nutrition Plus
This week we’re going to dig a little deeper into nutrition! If you’re still working on the basics, that’s great! Come and ask questions from the BTDH dietitians. Online Zoom Class
Week 5 -Meditation
We’re half way there! Congratulations!
Slowing things down this week with a calming meditation session. Use this practice to quiet your mind and feel connected to your body.
Week 6 -Strength Circuit
You don’t need a gym to build strength and challenge your muscles. Focus on form and movement using minimal equipment or body weight exercises.
Week 7 – Outdoor Fun
Being active doesn’t always mean hitting the gym. Get outside and enjoy moving. Activity TBD.
Badminton, ring toss.
Week 8 – Beach Volleyball
You made it!! Celebrate the end of the Wellness Challenge with a fun game of volleyball!
