What does the Sports Challenge involve?

The Sports Challenge is a flexible programme that can be fully tailored to your organisation. Choose the sporting goal, the duration of the challenge and, if you wish, a charity to support. Employees are encouraged to be active individually or as a team and to log their results digitally. This way, not only does sporting motivation grow, but also – if desired – shared engagement for a social project.

A few examples of possible Sports Challenges:

1. Start-to-Run with Impact

• Goal: from 0 to 5 or 10 km in 10 weeks

• Extra: sell run kilometres for charity

• Finale: participation in a local running event such as the Antwerp 10 Miles or a company run

2. Cycling Programme with Climb

• Goal: build cycling condition in 12–16 weeks

• Coaching: guided by a professional cycling coach

• Finale: group climb of Mont Ventoux (France), Stelvio (Italy) or La Redoute (Belgium)

3. 10,000 Steps Challenge

• Goal: reach 10,000 steps per participant per day

• Format: in teams, with live rankings and weekly mini-tasks

• Finale: donation per 1,000,000 steps to charity

4. Swim for Charity

• Goal: swim a set distance individually or as a team

• Location: own pool, sports centre or open water

• Finale: symbolic swim day or participation in an event

5. Walking Journey to Collaboration

• Goal: teams walk virtually from location A to B (e.g. Brussels to Rome)

• Format: all kilometres are added together

• Extra: along the way unlock inspiring stops, photo tasks or team questions

6. Obstacle Run Preparation

• Goal: build stamina and strength in 8–12 weeks

• Finale: participation in an obstacle run such as Dwars door Brugge

7. Yoga & Mindful Movement Challenge

• Goal: daily or weekly yoga or movement session

• Format: via online videos or live sessions with a coach

• Target group: ideal for less sporty employees or as a calmer alternative

What does a Sports Challenge look like?

Cycling example, with climb of the Mont Ventoux as finale

PHASE 1 – Basic fitness & motivation (weeks 1–4)

Goal: Activate everyone, create team spirit, build basic condition

• 🚲 2 cycling sessions/week (30–60 min flat terrain)

• 💪 Fitness test at the workplace

• 🎓 Workshop 1: Intro to climbing, posture & equipment choice

• 📲 Use Strava or another platform to log rides and earn badges

• 🎯 Challenge: “Cycle 150 km in 4 weeks” as a group or individually

PHASE 2 – Endurance & strength (weeks 5–8)

Goal: Build endurance and strengthen legs

• 🚲 2–3 cycling sessions/week: 1 short (60 min), 1 longer (90 min) and 1 hill session

• 🏋️‍♂️ Core and leg strengthening exercises (30 min/week)

• 🧑‍🏫 Workshop 2: Nutrition and recovery for endurance sports

• 🚴‍♂️ Week 6 or 7: first group ride with coach on gently hilly terrain (40–60 km)

PHASE 3 – Climbing training & mental preparation (weeks 9–12)

Goal: Learn climbing, find your rhythm, cope with fatigue

• 🚲 3 cycling sessions/week including 1 climbing session (viaduct, bridge, hilly area)

• 🧠 Mental tips from coach: “How to overcome hitting the wall?”

• 🏞️ Group ride on a real hilly course in Belgium (e.g. Flemish Ardennes or Limburg)

• 🎓 Workshop 3: Climbing technique & shifting gears

• 🥗 Drafting a nutrition plan for Ventoux day

PHASE 4 – Specific preparation & tapering (weeks 13–16)

Goal: Simulate Ventoux, build confidence, conserve energy

• 🚲 Week 13: longest ride so far (80–100 km with elevation gain)

• 🚲 Week 14: recovery week with 2 light rides

• 🚲 Week 15: final intensive hill ride (40–60 km)

• 🏁 Week 16: climb of Mont Ventoux!

Why choose a Sports Challenge?

• Encourages physical activity and health in an accessible way
• Strengthens team spirit and connection
• Option to include social engagement for extra motivation
• Flexible in design, duration and sporting goals
• Suitable for all fitness levels

Want to know more about our Sports Challenges and how we can tailor them for your organisation?

Get in touch and discover the possibilities!