Do you want to motivate employees to be more active in a fun and meaningful way? Our Sports Challenge combines physical activity with – if desired – social engagement. Walk steps, cycle kilometres or exercise to get fit, and choose whether to support a charity along the way. An ideal way to strengthen vitality, team spirit and, if you wish, social responsibility within your organisation!

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