How to Begin A Year-Long Challenge
If you’ve been wanting to move your body but don’t know where to start… you’re in the right place.
You don’t need to be a runner. You don’t need to be “fit.” You don’t even need motivation — you only need a small spark of willingness, and the rest will grow as you go.
The 2026 Challenge is built for real people with real lives, real schedules, and real struggles.
Starting is the hardest part — but once you take that first step, something incredible happens:
you begin to feel proud of yourself again.
Today, let’s make that first step easy.
5–7 Simple Steps to Start Moving When You Haven’t Been Active
1. Start with 5 Minutes
Seriously. Just five. Walk around the block, stroll inside your home, or stretch.
Your body responds beautifully to small, consistent movement.
2. Set a Tiny Goal
Instead of “I’m going to work out every day,” try:
“I will move my body 3 times this week.”
Tiny goals become big results.
3. Track Your First Activity
Logging your movement inside our PWA instantly makes you feel accomplished.
Seeing your progress grow is powerful.
4. Choose One Activity You Enjoy
Walking, running, cycling, skiing, yoga, swimming, strength — ANY movement counts.
The best activity is the one you’ll stick with.
5. Prepare Your Environment
Put your shoes by the door.
Lay out your jacket.
Put a reminder on your phone.
Make moving easy.
6. Celebrate the Small Wins
Did you walk today? Amazing.
Did you choose water instead of a sugary drink? Fantastic.
Your journey is built from tiny victories.
7. Tell Someone You Started
Accountability boosts motivation — and that’s exactly why our community exists.
5–10 Benefits of Signing Up Today
1. You Get Immediate Access to Our Brand-New PWA
Track your progress, log activities, earn streaks, follow friends, and stay motivated daily.
2. The Move 7 Momentum Streak
This feature encourages consistency — not perfection.
Build a streak, feel unstoppable.
3. You Join Canadians From Coast to Coast Moving Together for Better Health
We’re stronger together. When you see others showing up, it inspires you to do the same.
4. You Become More Accountable
Tracking + community = long-term success.
5. It Boosts Your Mood and Energy Almost Instantly
Movement reduces stress, anxiety, and overwhelm — even one walk can shift your whole day.
6. You Create a Vision for the Year Ahead
The challenge gives structure, focus, and purpose to your fitness goals.
7. You Build Healthy Habits Naturally
Walking more, drinking more water, stretching — it all begins to snowball.
8. You Don’t Need Experience or Fitness
All ages. All fitness levels. All seasons. Everyone belongs.
9. It’s Fun!
Tracking your progress, unlocking streaks, seeing your stats, and watching yourself improve is incredibly rewarding.
10. Signing Up Today Means You Start 2026 Strong
Not “someday.” Not “next year.”
Today.
5–7 Ways to Stay Motivated and Reach Your Goal
1. Set a Monthly Goal Inside the App
A simple target (like 30 km per month or 3 strength sessions per week) gives you direction. You will see the total accumulation of kilometres per month in your activities section.
2. Use the Community Feed for Inspiration
Seeing others move motivates you in ways you don’t expect.
3. Track Everything — Even the Short Walks
A 7-minute stroll still counts. Logging builds momentum.
4. Follow People Who Lift You Up
Family, friends, or new Canadian challengers — support matters.
5. Celebrate Every Milestone
First 1 km.
First week in a row.
First streak.
Your brain craves that reward and wants more.
6. Have a “Bad Day Plan”
Missed a day? Feeling tired?
Go for a two-minute walk. That’s it.
Progress over perfection.
7. Remember Why You Started
More energy… better health… less stress… feeling confident in your own skin…
Write it down. Revisit it often.
YOU CAN DO THIS.
Every journey starts with one small step.
Let today be yours.
Sign up, track your first activity, and feel proud of taking care of you.
The 2026 Challenge is waiting — and so is the strongest version of yourself.
Love,
Jeannette
