To celebrate the 8th Anniversary of TYIA…
ANNIVERSARY ALPHABET CHALLENGE
31 days of October to complete 26 challenges
What to do? Post the letter of the alphabet and description or picture on your personal Facebook or Instagram and tag @trainyourinnerathlete and #TYIAanniversaryalphabet
A - ADVENTURE
Do something different, your own personal adventure
D - DANCE or DOWNWARD DOG
Try something with a little dancing or try a yoga class
G - GUT
Go to a TYIA core class. When? Click here
J - JUMP OR JOG
Re-live your childhood and do 5 minutes of jump rope, all in one day or stretch it over five. OR jog for 5 minutes, 5 miles, your own personal goal!
M - MOVE, EVERY DAY
Make a goal. Do it. Mat - try Pilates, Yoga, or Core. Move on the Mat.
P - PARTICIPATE
Another class. Get online or go in-person. Find one here and exercise your ability to participate.
S - STRETCH
15 minutes, twice/week for a month. OR spin, have you tried it yet? Try a class.
V - VICTORY
Do something different, your own personal adventure
Y - YOU
Do this for YOU.
B - BEACH
Get to the beach one more time! Walk, run, pick up seashells, breathe it in
E - EAT
What are you eating? Post a photo of something delicious that makes you feel good
H - HIKE
Find a state park, mountain, or a hill. Grab some friends or go alone. Take a hike, literally. When was the last time you hiked up Alberta or East Bridge? Just do it!
K - KIND
Be kind to yourself. Stretch and relax, give your body a break, take a few minutes and get back in touch with yourself.
N - NOW
What can you do right NOW for your health?
Q - QUEST
…Cardio quest. Hit a cardio class!
T - TRAVEL
Take a walk, get moving. Around town, on a trail, with friends, alone, with your dog. Take a long, brisk walk.
W - WALK
Walk more. Walk a lot. Weights, you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders somedays, might as well use it to your advantage. Hit a strength class!
Z - ZOOM
One virtual class. Do it, especially when you don’t feel like doing it. Sign up, hop on, and plank in your pajamas.
C - CLASS
Pick your favorite TYIA class and go (or try something new!)
F - FOOD
Clean the garbage out of the cupboard and fridge once this month. Get rid of it (not by eating it all) OR post your favorite healthy go-to meal
I - IRON
Move some iron. Take a Strengthen It! class or a class you have never done before. For whatever reason, mind over matter. Try it.
L - LATERAL ARM RAISES
Strength class. Hit one of them! Virtual or in-person. When? Click here
O - OBLIQUES
“What have you done for me lately?”
They ask…
R - RIDE
Get on a bike, take a ride. If you don’t have a bike, Holly can help you out in spin class
U - UNWIND
Do something truly restful and enjoyable. How do you unwind?
X - MARKS THE SPOT
Find your spot at an outdoor class before it gets too chilly. You won’t regret it.