Healthy Active Challenge

We are excited that you are willing to try to improve your health and fitness this year. This year you will receive a free week at the Tech Rec starting January 28th through February 4th (Use the free weights, cardio machines, and the Functional Trainers. You can easily put together your own weight training routines once you know the basics of each weight/machine. For basic definitions refer to the following website. ) and a free 7-day YMCA Trial Membership(use of all equipment, pool and classes). We will be using a calendar to keep us in track for the 2025 Healthy Active Challenge. Each day we will suggest that you try something new to keep yourself fit, healthy and happy.  Every time you do a challenge you will earn points you will record on your scorecard.

At the end of each week, add up your points and report them the following Monday. A week runs Monday - Sunday. Highest scores at the end of each week, earn prizes.  Every time your report points you earn points towards the GRAND PRIZES. These prizes are awarded at the end of the challenge. 

And,...win, lose, or draw everyone gets a FREE ˿Ƶ Tech Healthy Active Rally Towel!  

 

 

 

Purpose: To improve health by increasing physical activity, mindfully consuming food and water, trying something new and having fun!

When: Monday, January 27-March 3, 2025 at 11:59PM

How it Works

Participants will earn points during the weekly nutritional and physical challenges. Every week we will have weekly winners for both types of participants; “Teams of Three”  or “Individual Participants.”  Reporting points can be done via the app on the Healthy Active tab or using .

Points can be reported any time on Monday. An online score card will help you track your points so reporting will be easy. Point calculation is done on the honors system. Please keep your score honest.  At the end of the challenge, we will hold a drawing for prizes for all people who participated as individuals. Teams can win prizes weekly.  The top scoring team, will win the GRAND PRIZE. 

More Information

The challenge begins Jan. 27th and ends March 2nd at 11:59pm. Final points must be reported on Monday, March 3rd. Please report final points by 5pm.

When to turn in points: Report total team points every Monday that follows the end of a week. A week will run Monday-Sunday.  You can do so via the ˿Ƶ Tech app or via this website.  Late points will not be counted, but all activities will still earn free drawing entries.

The TEAM of 3 or INDIVIDUAL with the most points at the end of each week will be declared the weekly winner. We will have new winners each week. Points can be tracked on the Scorecard provided. You may be asked to explain your points if they are outrageously high and show your scorecard.

Every time you participate in a Bonus Informational Class you will be entered into a drawing from a Door Prize. If you attend a Bonus Exercise Class, each participant will have their choice of prizes from our "Fun Swag". It is one entry per person and any student, faculty or staff members will be eligible for Bonus Prizes.

 

If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact Jennifer Bavarskas at jennifer.bavarskas@oit.edu or via phone at 541.885.1800. If you prefer you can always chat with Jennifer on TEAMS.

Exercise Points

  • Give yourself 2 points for every 30 minutes of intentional cardio that you do per day; walking, running, hiking, biking, lap swimming etc.
  • Give yourself 2 points for every for every 30 minutes of strength, core, and resistance training that you do in a day; lifting weights, Core Pilates, isotonic exercises etc.
  • Give yourself 2 points for every 20 minutes of intentional stretching that you do in a day; Winsor Pilates, Yoga, Dance, etc.
  • Give yourself 1 points for every 30 minutes of physical activity that you do in a day such as shoveling snow, playing actively with your children, recreational swimming etc.
  • Give yourself 5 points for every Bonus Class you participate in.  See Bonus class schedule

Weekly Bonus Schedule & Nutrition Information

 All about Fruit and Veg this week. Get 1 point every time you eat a serving of fruit or vegetables. Yes, snacks included.

 

 


ActivityDateLocationStart Time
Wake up at the YMCAJanuary 27YMCA5-8 am
Choose a Fitness App WorkoutJanuary 29Anywhere Anytime
    
Crockpot  Meal -Tacos ( Turkey or Vegan)Friday 31The Hub (CU 1st floor)11-1pm
Adult Learn to SwimFebruary 1YMCA4-5 pm
    
    

 

 

Receive 1 point for every vegetable servings that you eat.

 


ActivityDateLocationStart Time
Crockpot Meal - Italian Wedding SoupFebruary 3Basic Needs Hub11-1pm
Wake up YogaFebruary 4Tech Rec7am
Tai Chi for BeginnersFebruary 5YMCA9:10-10am
Wall PilatesFebruary 5Teams or in person3-4pm
Learn to Lap SwimFebruary 6YMCA2-3pm
Simon's Strength Training & ConditioningFebruary 7YMCA9-10am
Open Lap Swim February 7YMCA6:45-7:45pm
Ai-Chi (Tai Chi in the water) Promotes sleepFebruary 8YMCA4pm

Alternative protein week

Combine bean w/rice, tofu or try making seitan. 2 pts per servings .Alternative proteins are plant-based and food-technology alternatives to animal protein. They include food products made from plants (for example, grains, legumes and nuts), fungus (mushrooms), algae, insects and even cultured (lab-grown) meat.

 


ActivityDateLocationStart Time
Yoga + PilatesFebruary 10Tech Rec9-10 am
ZumbaFebruary 10YMCA6:30-7:30pm
Yoga + PilatesFebruary 12Tech Rec9-10 am 
ZumbaFebruary 12YMCA6:30-7:30
Office Chair YogaFebruary 13TEAMS3 pm
Improve your Swimming StrokesFebruary 14YMCA3-4 pm
    

Eat squash week

Check out our smoothies recipes and get 2 points every time you eat squash. See recipes on main page. 

 


ActivityDateLocationStart Time
Crockpot MealsFebruary 17The HUB7-8:30 am 
Swim FitnessFebruary 17YMCA6:45-7:45 pm
Aqua Bootcamp - Shallow WaterFebruary 18YMCA6:45-7:45 pm
Beginner Flow YogaFebruary 19YMCA studio A4:30-5:30 pm
Intro to Water PoloFebruary 21YMCA3-4 pm
Family Swim February 22YMCA4-5 pm

Set nutritional goal week Count calories, go low sodium, reduce your caffeine intake. Make your goal have meaning for you


ActivityDateLocationStart Time
Simon's Strength Training and Conditioning February 24YMCA5:15-6:15 pm
Deep Water AerobicsFebruary 27YMCA6:45-7:45 pm
Lets Celebrate (Strawberry Dump Cake)February 28The HUB3-4 pm
Go out with a Splash Family Swim March 1YMCA4-5 pm