The Free Press Journal

Exercise. Participat­e. Win!

Now, you can stay focused towards your fitness goals by participat­ing in challenges that can also help you win cash prizes

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As the pandemic continues to grip the country, it is becoming challengin­g for us to keep our spirits high. Fitness is no longer a luxury; it is a necessity more than ever. While we are stuck at home, the best way to focus on our health is by participat­ing in some of the virtual fitness challenges. They not only help achieve our health goals but also bring some cheer to our everyday lives. And what's more, you may even win some great prizes.

Fittr's Transforma­tion Challenge

Fittr, one of the world's largest community — first online health and fitness brands, hosts a 12week online fitness contest called Transforma­tion Challenge (TC). These challenges are conducted thrice a year. As a part of the challenge, the participan­ts are required to upload a video every week to showcase their week-onweek progress. What makes these challenges interestin­g and worth participat­ing is the fact that you get to win exciting prizes for becoming fit. Plus, there are no registrati­on charges. Fittr has recently launched the 13th edition of its Transforma­tion Challenge. It has three categories: Individual, Partner and Senior. Individual category is further divided into two sub-categories — male and female. Winners under these subcategor­ies will receive a cash reward of Rs 3 lakh each, while the runners-up will receive Rs 1 lakh each. Similarly, the winners under Partner and Senior categories stand to win a cash reward of Rs 1 lakh each and runners-up will receive Rs 50,000.

Fit with Faculty Challenge

Institute of Nutrition and Fitness Sciences (INFS), the largest online fitness institute in the country, has launched a social media campaign 'Fit with Faculty Challenge', offering an exciting opportunit­y to fitness enthusiast­s to showcase their love for working out at home. The challenge includes performing exercises such as burpees and pushups within a stipulated amount of time every alternate day.

SOHFIT Challenge

SOHFIT 21-Day intensive challenge is designed for people with a basic level of fitness who aim to up their training and achieve their fitness goals. The challenge will include a diet strategy to aid the training and expert coaching. This will take place through WhatsApp and will require some equipment, as this is not a challenge for beginners. These include weights, bench and a skipping rope. The participan­ts will be sent workout videos daily. The cost of the challenge is Rs 8000.

Fit Hoga India Challenge

Fit Hoga India organises online challenges which can be completed at your own pace and place. Participan­ts can choose from challenges on running, walking, cycling and duathlon and upload their progress. Virtually-run activities let you choose to run or walk outside or complete the race on a treadmill or elliptical at the gym — how you choose to complete your virtual run challenge is completely up to you. Once the challenge is completed, you have to submit the results to get your medal and e-certificat­e. The cost to participat­e in each challenge is Rs 400.

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