Friday Fitness: Team Physical Activities

As we approach the start to the fall and winter months, I’d like to take a moment to talk about group physical activities. Sports or group activities such as indoor soccer, volleyball, hockey, basketball, etc. can play a huge role in spicing up your fitness and social life, while potentially fighting off dreary weather.

A few tips on how to get involved:

1. Do your research. Ask your friends, family and neighbors if they know any leagues or active clubs in your area. Adult soccer and basketball leagues are available in most towns and you won’t have to fight the weather if your particular sport is played indoors.


2. Register before it is too late. Most teams, leagues or clubs have deadlines on signing up. For example, if you want to join a particular team in November you would most likely have to register sometime in the beginning of October.


3. Try something new. I recently played pickle ball for the first time. Two words come to mind: COMPLETE BLAST. I had never tried this before, but the “regulars” were extremely welcoming and taught me the ground rules.


4. Have fun with your co-workers. A lot of companies and organizations are trying to incorporate new healthy activities outside of their daily jobs. Be the one that organizes a “team” or invites someone to “sub” in your own activity.

Check out what H3 does on a Wednesday nights:


If this looks like fun and you’re interested in starting a corporate wellness program for your company, contact Alicea Glover at aglover@hhhealth.com and she’ll help you get started!

Fit Week Update: Shipyard Challenge

By: Jeff Ford, H3 Program Intern

It’s FIT Week – Let’s get ya’ll up to speed on today’s events!

As the clock struck 9:30am this morning, teams were busy devising their plans for the exciting H3 Shipyard Challenge.  All four teams were active in their assigned rooms, sorting out their strategy and brainstorming the desired routes to take.  Questions arose, such as which direction will yield the most flags? Which locations will have the flags with the highest point values?  

So much to plan, so little time!  Guests became so caught up with the anticipation of the challenge this morning that Metabo Meals were the least of their worries.  So what was the goal of this so called “Shipyard Challenge”?

Similar to a scavenger hunt or capture the flag affair, the rules were as followed:

-  Groups (Alligators, Dolphins, Marlins, and Sea Turtles) were allowed to split themselves into two teams

-  Everyone had to stay with their team/group members at ALL TIMES 

-  Each group was given 2 legends illustrating where flags could be found throughout Shipyard Plantation

-  The GOAL of the challenge was to collect as many flags as possible, however stealing flags from other groups was strictly prohibited.

-  Once a flag was found, teams had to stake their logo in place of the flag, thus signifying to other groups that the flag has been collected from that post area.

 



 

The greatest part about the Challenge today was certainly the participation.  When it comes to working out and focusing on lifestyle change it’s all about showing up – each team really stood strong this morning and there was nothing but encouragement all around. 

When push comes to shove, the Shipyard Challenge was a success for everyone because exercise is all about having fun.  Each team truly enjoyed themselves, while getting a great two hour workout in.  If you’re curious, the results are below, along with a picture of the team who found the most bandana’s (flags)!

 

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Shipyard Challenge Flag Totals:

Amber’s Sea Turtles:   24 points

Adam’s Alligators:  13 points

Beth’s Dolphins: 9 points

Bob’s Marlins:  5 points

 

There’s more to come so make sure to check back with H3 daily, the points are really racking up for all the teams!

 

Remember today’s affirmation: “Change Your Mind, Change Your Life.”

Fit Week is here!

Get Excited!  The second FIT Week ever is upon us and all four leaders are ready to rock!  Personally, I have never experienced FIT week, but from hearing about the inaugural FIT week – it’s obvious that I really missed out on the first one. 

Spirits will be sky high and the excitement around Hilton Head Health will be at full intensity!  It’s really going to be difficult to keep H3’s doors from blowing open with all the Guest enthusiasm and the electrifying atmosphere that draws near.  This is certainly a weekend to get plenty of rest in preparation of what’s to come!

Not to give anything away, but this week is revamped and setting up to be better than the first.  To reveal a little bit about the week ahead, there will certainly be more of a focus on fitness with crazy team adventures.  Did I say team?  Yes, that’s the best part of the week – all H3 Guests will be split into one of four teams led by none other than the H3 health specialists themselves!

To explain a little bit more about FIT week, the entire design is around fitness distinctive lectures, featured fitness classes, and incredible outdoor excursions.  The customary schedule is still in effect; however unique team events and off the plantation adventures are jumping from behind every corner.  

That’s all I’m going to say for now, but below are the four teams for the week!  Check out each of the chosen animal emblem’s by H3 squad leaders, and let’s take a poll on whose team you like the best!  To come to a decision, take into account your favorite H3 team leader and the ferocious (or gentle) mascot characterizing their teams!

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Remember to check back next week for the “H3 FIT Week TWO photo BLOG,” which will capture all the best moments from the week.  It will definitely give you a greater understanding of what went down, and you’ll feel like you were right here with us.  Thanks again taking the poll and checking out the teams.