Challenges

‘Meta-Age challenges do them to have fun and be fit, not just lose weight!’

SIT TO STAND CHALLENGE

ON LIVE TELEVISION, Allison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary were surprised by what was said about the way they got off their sofa. Saying that they will now change the way that they sit to stand.

‘Sit to Stand,’ when performed without using your hands for support, is more complex than it sounds. Using your hands to stand up leads to poor habits and issues like back pain and reduced mobility. By not using your hands, you focus on technique and muscle strength. Gradually, you will rectify poor habits and pave the way for reduced back pain and a healthier future.

SUPER6 CHALLENGE

ON APRIL, 2024, a brilliant children’s fitness challenge, Super6, unfolded with over 30,000 participants. Super6 used six doable exercises as play to make learning dynamic and engaging, cultivating skills like discipline, expression, purpose, and teamwork. Aiming to make Super6 mandatory from Year 6, it sought to inspire future generations for a healthier, active future. Despite our efforts, the media ignored this event.

One newspaper’s health editor even dismissed it as not being a health story. This apathy is alarming when research shows eleven-year-olds engage in over an hour less physical activity weekly than six-year-olds. Some UK regions report only 7.7% of school time spent being active. If this isn’t a wake-up call, what is?

SHRED CHALLENGE

LAST YEAR, INSTAGRAM was on fire, with nearly 3,000 members of Shredquarters gyms participating in the summer Push Up and Squat 21-Day Challenge.

The Push-Up and Squat fitness challenge extends beyond physical activity, embodying principles of accountability and discipline. Participants commit to the regimen even on challenging days, bolstered by shared responsibility with fellow challengers.

GYM CHALLENGE

THE FIRST META-AGE CHALLENGE on National Fitness Day 2021 was a significant event that set the stage for future collaborations and community-driven fitness events. It saw the giants of the fitness industry, David Lloyd Gym and Nuffield Health, face off against the local football team West Fulham FC and a team of over 50 called Super-A. Despite the competitive spirit, the event was driven by a noble cause: fostering community spirit and offering free gym entry to residents. This convergence of fitness enthusiasts celebrated camaraderie and unity, paving the way for more such inspiring events in the future.