The Wall Street Journal has opened their first national fitness challenge and it’s an offer you can’t refuse. It requires no equipment, takes only 6 weeks, can be performed almost anywhere, it’s FREE, and can help you feel stronger! All you’re doing is stepping up and down! Trying to increase the steps you can do, up and down, in 20 seconds assesses your core strength, balance response, coordination, reflexes, ankle flexibility, and movement efficiency. This program has been developed by veteran NBA sports performance coach Arnie Kander. He has trained many NBA teams, including the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Detroit Pistons. With all the shutdowns and isolation we’ve experienced, this is the push you need to get up and move! You can compare your results to others across the nation, people your same age and maybe in the same occupation, including some very famous names. Look for your local friends and some of the employees at Paragon Orthopedic Center here in Grants Pass. Included will be songs that some pro athletes enjoy to get them moving, such as Greg Norman, Justin Tucker, and Megan Rapinoe. Here is the WSJ article with the link to sign up:
You only have to provide your email address and you’ll receive the weekly newsletter. They will have fitness tips to increase your steps every week and they even provide an email for any questions, struggles, or concerns you have about your progress. Twenty seconds, testing yourself once a week, taking only six weeks of your life to improve your overall health. Get moving Southern Oregon!
