Step Challenge

Dear Deep Creek School Family, 

So many people have smart watches that will track their steps per day so let's get a DCES Step Challenge going. I propose an 8 week challenge to take 10,000 steps per day. For every day during the week that you get 10,000 steps in your name will be entered into a weekly drawing for prizes. If you are interested in participating in this challenge, please follow this link:   Step Challenge Sign Up

You will be responsible to enter your steps per day into a shared google document before the weekly drawing. The document will be shared with you after you sign up above. Challenge begins Saturday, January 14th so let's get stepping! It will conclude on Friday, March 10th. 

The American Heart Association’s recommendations for overall cardiovascular health:

At least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity at least 5 days per week for a total of 150

OR

At least 25 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity at least 3 days per week for a total of 75 minutes; or a combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity

AND

Moderate- to high-intensity muscle-strengthening activity at least 2 days per week for additional health benefits.

So what counts as moderate to intense walking? That would be ≥100 steps per minute. I timed myself on my treadmill and at a mere speed of 3.0, I can achieve about 125 steps per minute.

And here is some of the best news! You don’t even have to tackle the 30 minutes all at once! Ten minute bursts of activity at a time achieves the same fitness results.

Let's get fit together! 8 weeks gets us ready for Spring Break. 

Thanks for all you do, 

Adrienne 

Weekly Reminders:

Monday: No School

Tuesday: Coins for Cancer Begins 

Wednesday: Donuts for Dads Watch D.O.G.S., Relay Recess

Thursday: FLM- Committees, Code Red Drill

Friday: Program Planner Mtg, Coins for Cancer Ends, Newsletter Article Deadline