During the current crisis it's never been more important for everyone to stay physically active, mentally well and to support our friends.
The Mayathon Buddy challenge is designed to support people to be active, stay well and support a friend. It will run Friday 1st May to Tuesday 26th May.
Mayathon is an activity challenge to (virtually) buddy-up with a friend, family or colleague and, complete an unbroken streak of 26 minutes of exercise a day for 26 days. There is a free online app to help us do this. It's not a competition and it doesn’t tell you what to do, any activity counts.
The ‘MAY’ stand for ‘You & Me' together and the number 26 is because it’s the number of miles in a marathon. The finish line is the 26th May.
It can be any activity and any intensity - it's not about how far or how fast. The aim is be active, stay well and support a friend while we're at home.
Use the free mayathon app to help you buddy-up, log your activity (and see your buddy's!), track your mood, and easily access free playlists and work-out videos.
Being active can boost our mood, relieve stress, and reduce anxiety. By doing this challenge virtually with a friend we can support each other and keep connected. Plus, while we're spending much more time at home, being active can add routine and structure into our day.
Reaching the target 26 minutes of exercise each day means you'll be meeting the national physical activity guidelines to do at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week (for adults, aged 19+).
Everyone!
Your 26 minutes of exercise each day could be any activity, any intensity. That includes stair-climbing, gardening, video workouts and more. If you need ideas, take a look at these free resources and follow #StayInWorkOut.
Use the free mayathon app. And join the online mayathon community Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram using #mayathonbuddy.
If you're not currently active, build up any activity slowly and gradually and consider splitting your 26 minutes into smaller chunks. Information about exercising safely (including COVID-19 specific information) and guidelines can be found here. If you're unsure, you should consult a healthcare professional.
mayathon Free App will track your progress and ask you how you're feeling. This app has been developed so that people can virtually buddy-up with a friend, record their progress (see their buddy's), and track their mood - you can read more at mayathon.com. The app has been adapted to align with the current situation. Using this free app is optional and not essential to be involved challenge.
