{"id":5345,"date":"2025-07-18T13:00:59","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T11:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teams-in-motion.com\/programmas\/sports-challenge\/"},"modified":"2025-07-18T13:00:59","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T11:00:59","slug":"sports-challenge","status":"publish","type":"programma","link":"https:\/\/teams-in-motion.com\/en\/programmes\/sports-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"Sports Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you want to motivate employees to be more active in a fun and meaningful way? Our <strong>Sports Challenge<\/strong> combines physical activity with \u2013 if desired \u2013 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!   <\/p>\n<h2>What does the Sports Challenge involve?<\/h2>\n<p>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 \u2013 if desired \u2013 shared engagement for a social project.   <\/p>\n<p>A few <strong>examples<\/strong> of possible Sports Challenges:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1027\"><strong>1. Start-to-Run with Impact<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1225\">\n<li data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1069\">\n<p data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1069\">Goal: from 0 to 5 or 10 km in 10 weeks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1128\">\n<p data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1128\">Extra: sell run kilometres for charity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1225\">\n<p data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1225\">Finale: participation in a local running event such as the <a title=\"Antwerp 10 Miles\" href=\"https:\/\/baloiseantwerp10miles.be\/nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1206\">Antwerp 10 Miles<\/strong><\/a> or a company run<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1269\"><strong>2. Cycling Programme with Climb<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1491\">\n<li data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1316\">\n<p data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1316\">Goal: build cycling condition in 12\u201316 weeks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1372\">\n<p data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1372\">Coaching: guided by a professional cycling coach<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1491\">\n<p data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1491\">Finale: group climb of <strong data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1442\">Mont Ventoux (France)<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1464\">Stelvio (Italy)<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1491\">La Redoute (Belgium)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1529\"><strong>3. 10,000 Steps Challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1705\">\n<li data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1581\">\n<p data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1581\">Goal: reach 10,000 steps per participant per day<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1647\">\n<p data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1647\">Format: in teams, with live rankings and weekly mini-tasks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1705\">\n<p data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1705\">Finale: donation per 1,000,000 steps to charity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1743\"><strong>4. Swim for Charity<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1960\">\n<li data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1823\">\n<p data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1823\">Goal: swim a set distance individually or as a team<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1876\">\n<p data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1876\">Location: own pool, sports centre or open water<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1960\">\n<p data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1960\">Finale: symbolic swim day or participation in an event<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"2003\"><strong>5. Walking Journey to Collaboration<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2201\">\n<li data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2080\">\n<p data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2080\">Goal: teams walk virtually from location A to B (e.g. Brussels to Rome)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2123\">\n<p data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2123\">Format: all kilometres are added together<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2201\">\n<p data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2201\">Extra: along the way unlock inspiring stops, photo tasks or team questions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2241\"><strong>6. Obstacle Run Preparation<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2399\">\n<li data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2290\">\n<p data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2290\">Goal: build stamina and strength in 8\u201312 weeks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2399\">\n<p data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2399\">Finale: participation in an obstacle run such as <a title=\"Dwars door Brugge\" href=\"https:\/\/dwarsdoorbrugge.be\/nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2399\">Dwars door Brugge<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2446\"><strong>7. Yoga &amp; Mindful Movement Challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2642\">\n<li data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2503\">\n<p data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2503\">Goal: daily or weekly yoga or movement session<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2560\">\n<p data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2560\">Format: via online videos or live sessions with a coach<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2642\">\n<p data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2642\">Target group: ideal for less sporty employees or as a calmer alternative<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What does a Sports Challenge look like?<\/h2>\n<p>Cycling example, with climb of the Mont Ventoux as finale<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"645\"><strong>PHASE 1 \u2013 Basic fitness &amp; motivation (weeks 1\u20134)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"720\"><strong data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"654\">Goal<\/strong>: Activate everyone, create team spirit, build basic condition<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"1060\">\n<li data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"777\">\n<p data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"777\">\ud83d\udeb2 2 cycling sessions\/week (30\u201360 min flat terrain)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"848\">\n<p data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"848\">\ud83d\udcaa <a title=\"Fitness test at the workplace\" href=\"https:\/\/teams-in-motion.com\/activiteiten\/fitheidstest-groep-werkvloer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fitness test at the workplace<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"912\">\n<p data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"912\">\ud83c\udf93 Workshop 1: <em data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"912\">Intro to climbing, posture &amp; equipment choice<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"993\">\n<p data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"993\">\ud83d\udcf2 Use Strava or another platform to log rides and earn badges<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1060\">\n<p data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1060\">\ud83c\udfaf Challenge: \u201cCycle 150 km in 4 weeks\u201d as a group or individually<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1110\"><strong>PHASE 2 \u2013 Endurance &amp; strength (weeks 5\u20138)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1165\"><strong data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1119\">Goal<\/strong>: Build endurance and strengthen legs<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1487\">\n<li data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1272\">\n<p data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1272\">\ud83d\udeb2 2\u20133 cycling sessions\/week: 1 short (60 min), 1 longer (90 min) and 1 hill session<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1337\">\n<p data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1337\">\ud83c\udfcb\ufe0f\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Core and leg strengthening exercises (30 min\/week)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1393\">\n<p data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1393\">\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83c\udfeb Workshop 2: <em data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1393\">Nutrition and recovery for endurance sports<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1487\">\n<p data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1487\">\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Week 6 or 7: first <strong data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1445\">group ride with coach<\/strong> on gently hilly terrain (40\u201360 km)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1555\"><strong>PHASE 3 \u2013 Climbing training &amp; mental preparation (weeks 9\u201312)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1618\"><strong data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1564\">Goal<\/strong>: Learn climbing, find your rhythm, cope with fatigue<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1950\">\n<li data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1695\">\n<p data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1695\">\ud83d\udeb2 3 cycling sessions\/week including 1 climbing session (viaduct, bridge, hilly area) <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1762\">\n<p data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1762\">\ud83e\udde0 Mental tips from coach: \u201cHow to overcome hitting the wall?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1851\">\n<p data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1851\">\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f Group ride on a real hilly course in Belgium (e.g. Flemish Ardennes or Limburg)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1895\">\n<p data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1895\">\ud83c\udf93 Workshop 3: <em data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1895\">Climbing technique &amp; shifting gears<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1950\">\n<p data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1950\">\ud83e\udd57 Drafting a nutrition plan for Ventoux day<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2018\"><strong>PHASE 4 \u2013 Specific preparation &amp; tapering (weeks 13\u201316)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2085\"><strong data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2027\">Goal<\/strong>: Simulate Ventoux, build confidence, conserve energy<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2304\">\n<li data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2154\">\n<p data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2154\">\ud83d\udeb2 Week 13: longest ride so far (80\u2013100 km with elevation gain)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2200\">\n<p data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2200\">\ud83d\udeb2 Week 14: recovery week with 2 light rides<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2254\">\n<p data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2254\">\ud83d\udeb2 Week 15: final intensive hill ride (40\u201360 km)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2304\">\n<p data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2304\">\ud83c\udfc1 Week 16: <strong data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2304\">climb of Mont Ventoux!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why choose a Sports Challenge?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Encourages physical activity and health in an accessible way<\/li>\n<li>Strengthens team spirit and connection<\/li>\n<li>Option to include social engagement for extra motivation<\/li>\n<li>Flexible in design, duration and sporting goals<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for all fitness levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Want to know more about our Sports Challenges and how we can tailor them for your organisation?<\/h2>\n<p>Get in touch and discover the possibilities!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sportive Challenge with a mix of movement, fun, and connection, where colleagues push boundaries together and, if desired, support a good cause.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4839,"template":"","format":[290],"tags":[400,399,401,398,402],"duur":[397],"onderwerpen":[281,347],"leerdoel":[276],"soort-programma":[403],"class_list":["post-5345","programma","type-programma","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-exercise-together","tag-good-cause","tag-social-commitment","tag-sports-challenge","tag-team-challenge-en","duur-tailored-over-time","onderwerpen-connection","onderwerpen-dynamic-movement","format-on-location","leerdoel-active","soort-programma-sports-challenge"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teams-in-motion.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/programma\/5345","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teams-in-motion.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/programma"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teams-in-motion.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/programma"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/teams-in-motion.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/programma\/5345\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teams-in-motion.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4839"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teams-in-motion.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5345"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teams-in-motion.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5345"},{"taxonomy":"duur","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teams-in-motion.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/duur?post=5345"},{"taxonomy":"onderwerpen","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teams-in-motion.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/onderwerpen?post=5345"},{"taxonomy":"format","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teams-in-motion.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/format?post=5345"},{"taxonomy":"leerdoel","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teams-in-motion.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/leerdoel?post=5345"},{"taxonomy":"soort-programma","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teams-in-motion.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/soort-programma?post=5345"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}