April is National Move More Month. Originally created by the American Heart Association to encourage people to get healthier, the goal of the month is to get people moving! Whether your goal is getting 10,000 steps a day or 20 minutes of heart pumping aerobic activity a few times a week we’ve rounded up 10 ways to increase your movement in April.
Join the Get moving challenge
Try a challenge, included in your WW app! This month we are focusing on the Get Moving Challenge, which resets each Monday. This challenge encourages members to track a combined 70 active minutes between midnight on Monday and Sunday this week to complete this challenge.
Access Challenges via your WW app. Tap on the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines at the top left corner of My Day) and scroll down to Challenges. Here you will find different tasks to participate in, from tracking to moving more – there is something for everyone.
Forbes Riley SpinGym: At-Home Resistance Trainer
Strengthen both your arms and core at home with the SpinGym, an easy-to-use tool that you can take with you anywhere.
WalkTalks
NEW to all WW members, listen to a 30-40 minute guided walk. A WW coach will set the pace while celebrity guests like Oprah, Matthew McConaughey, Dr. Sanjay Gupta (and others) share their health and wellness wisdom.
Find them in the Discover Tab (newspaper icon)
WW Presents: The Podcast Series
Putting in your earbuds and going for a stroll is a great way to get your steps in. Listen to the official podcast of WW Canada. Coaches Emily and Kelly have conversations with real members, coaches, and surprise guests about topics that matter to you. Find it wherever you get your podcasts.
Temptation Bundle
Pair something you love (that true crime podcast, perhaps) with something that you should do (getting those steps in).
Learn more about temptation bundling here!
Spotify Playlist
Our Coaches have put together a walking-themed playlist to help you get your steps in. Listen to it here!