RESET CHALLENGE 21!
REINVEST Choose to GIVE!
Ottawa YMCA and the Community Food Basket
Are doing amazing work in YOUR Community!
Check this page weekly for new ideas to RESET your 2021!
Week One GOALS
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Your STRONG CHALLENGE begins with setting fitness goals.
AT HOME:
Set Goals on your magnetic “week at a glance” calendar
Virtual Workout Classes: Click HERE
Family YouTube Fitness: Click HERE
Strength Training Nike Fit Club
TLC Virtual 28 Mile Heart Challenge
IN-PERSON OUTDOORS
Outdoor bike ride - 20 minutes
Go for a walk – 20 minutes
Hiking @ the Riverwalk by the Y or a local park: Illinois Parks
For Your MIND
Download the Soul Care Guide
Motivational Video from Ottawa Clergy-RESET
YOUTH OR FAMILY FRIENDLY
Instructional Youth Volleyball @ Ottawa YMCA-beginning April 2021!
Laser Tag @ Ottawa YMCA
IN-PERSON @ THE Y
Lap Swim or Shallow Water Exercise
Visit the Wellness Center – 20 minutes on any cardio machine
Visit the Strength Training Rooms – 20 minute rotation on circuit machines
Sign up for a Smartstart to help learn the circuit (815) 433-2395
SHARE YOUR GOALS
Let the world know what STRONG looks like! Don’t forget to tag @OttawaYMCA on Facebook when you are sharing your goals.
Week Two GOALS
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Week 2 Refresh
AT HOME:
Eat a meal as a family – yes, around the table!
Create a meal with two or more fresh vegetables, Taste of Home - 5 Ingredients or Less
Seek help with great companies that promote heart healthy meals, Hello Fresh or Home Chef
YouTube: 6 Healthy Pasta Recipes for Weight Loss
See how your new food choices affect your nutrients, journal with My Fitness Pal or My Food Diary
IN-PERSON OUTDOORS
Outdoor bike ride - 20 minutes
Go for a walk – 20 minutes
Hiking @ the Riverwalk by the Y or a local park: Illinois Parks
Strength Training Workout: Nike Fit Club or 8Fit
For Your MIND
Download the Soul Care Guide
Motivational Video from Ottawa Clergy REFRESH
YOUTH OR FAMILY FRIENDLY
Instructional Youth Volleyball @ Ottawa YMCA-registration begins April 12th
Laser Tag @ Ottawa YMCA Wednesdays March 1 - April 24 $30/$60
Let your children help make the meals. Find youth friendly recipes at Kids in the Kitchen.
Check out TheFamilyDinnerProject.org for meals & recipes you can make…TOGETHER!
IN-PERSON @ THE Y
Lap Swim or Shallow Water Exercise: Click HERE
Visit the Wellness Center – 20 minutes on any cardio machine
Visit the Strength Training Rooms – 20 minute rotation on circuit machines
Sign up for a Smartstart to help learn the circuit (815) 433-2395
SHARE YOUR FRESH MEALS
Let the world know what FRESH looks like for you! Don’t forget to tag @OttawaYMCA on Facebook when you are sharing your FRESH meal.
Week Three GOALS
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Week 3 Reconnect
AT HOME:
Video call a friend or family member you haven’t spoken to for a while
ZOOM conference call with your college roommates
Connect with your heritage - take a DNA test through 23andme or Ancestry.
Pick a book to read together as a family at Reddick Library
IN-PERSON OUTDOORS
Connect with friends from the Y - go on a bike ride or meet up for a walk around the neighborhood
Connect with your family - no tech/TV for one night only
Connect with yourself, God, nature through a hike or trail walk
For Your MIND
Download the Soul Care Guide
Motivational Video Reconnect with your Spiritual Self
YOUTH OR FAMILY FRIENDLY
Set the devices down and reconnect with your family, Challenge the Brain - Family Fun
IN-PERSON @ THE Y
Lap Swim or Shallow Water Exercise: Click HERE
Visit the Wellness Center – 20 minutes on any cardio machine
Strength Training Rooms – 20 minute rotation on circuit machines
Sign up for a Smartstart to help learn the circuit (815) 433-2395
HOW DID YOU CONNECT THIS WEEK?
Tell us how you chose to “CONNECT” this week - did you unplug your devices and focus on family? Did you call an old friend?
Remember to tag @OttawaYMCA on Facebook when you are sharing your goals.
Week Four GOALS
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Week 4 Replay
AT HOME:
Family Board/Card Game Night
Play a game of Hide & Seek
Wii or Nintendo Switch Family Game Night
IN-PERSON OUTDOORS
Play Outside for 20 Minutes
Play a game of Hide & Seek
Find a playground
Bike ride on the Riverwalk
Fly a Kite or build a snowman
Play Catch
Play backyard games - Bags, Snowball Fight, Kubb, etc.
For Your MIND
Download the Soul Care Guide
Motivational Video from Ottawa Clergy Replay
YOUTH OR FAMILY FRIENDLY
Family Board Game night!
Set Up and Go on a GOOSECHASE (Scavenger Hunt)
IN-PERSON @ THE Y
Lap Swim or Shallow Water Exercise: click HERE
Visit the Wellness Center – 20 minutes on any cardio machine
Visit the Strength Training Rooms – 20 minute rotation on circuit machines
Sign up for a Smartstart to help learn the circuit (815) 433-2395
SHARE HOW YOU PLAY
Let the world know how STRONG PLAYS!
Don’t forget to tag @OttawaYMCA on Facebook when you are sharing your goals and how you made play a priority this week.
