A New Physical Activity Challenge for Spring: Spring Forward

On Sunday, March 12, we will “spring forward” to enter daylight saving time. The time change often leaves our internal clock out of sync, along with all the hormones and body functions that rely on it. And yes, we will lose an hour of sleep the night before.

But there is some good news: exercise helps! Movement and timing help reset your body’s clock. Be sure to exercise in the mornings or early afternoons.

In the process of resetting our internal clocks, we can spring forward our fitness routines.

To that end, Well Aware is challenging you to dedicate your time and energy this spring to establishing and maintaining a regular fitness routine through the Spring Forward physical activity challenge. Remember that adding fitness to your life does not mean hours in the gym. It can mean a two-minute walk. The goal of the challenge will be to complete the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommendation of 150 minutes of moderate activity per week over the six-week challenge.

The Spring Forward challenge continues Well Aware’s goal of building long-lasting healthy habits. Consider forming a team with coworkers to encourage and support each other.

Log at least 30 minutes of activity per day into the online Well Aware fitness log to be entered into the weekly prize drawing. Increase your physical activity, connect socially with your coworkers and win grant prize money. Registration begins on Monday, March 6; the challenge begins on Monday, March 13.

Learn more about the Spring Forward challenge by visiting the Well Aware webpage, or simply search for Spring Forward wellness challenge from any MCPS webpage.