Day 03 - New Habits

By WWTW Fundraising on Jun 3, 7:00am

Welcome to Day Three. Today, we embark on the first challenge within our well-being series. At Walking With The Wounded, we believe mental health and well-being are just as crucial as physical fitness, which is why we’ve integrated well-being into our calendar.

Why focus on well-being?

Did you know that it typically takes 21 days to form a habit? Establishing positive habits can have a lasting impact on your overall well-being. Today, we challenge you to introduce a new daily habit for the rest of June that can contribute to your mental and physical health.

Suggested habits to enhance your well-being

Here are some simple yet effective habits to consider:

• Limit Screen Time: Avoid using your mobile phone before bedtime or first thing in...

Day 02 - Sit-ups & Crunches

By WWTW Fundraising on Jun 2, 7:00am

Are you ready for day two of our Longest Day 80 calendar?

Today, we kick off our first fitness challenge! Our inspiring ambassador, Dave "Monkey" Moncrieff, will show you how to master sit-ups and crunches.

Sit-ups are fantastic for targeting your abdominal muscles, enhancing core stability, and promoting better posture.

The challenge

Complete 80 sit-ups or crunches throughout the day. Break it up however you like: maybe 8 sets of 10, or 4 sets of 20. Find what feels right for you. Push yourself to see how many you can do, and if you're up for it, go that extra mile!

Watch the video below where Dave demonstrates the proper technique:

For the adaptations to this activity, view Dave below:

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Day 01 - Introduction

By WWTW Fundraising on Apr 17, 9:00am

Welcome to the Walking With The Wounded Longest Day 80 activity calendar.

We are thrilled to have Dave "Monkey" Moncrieff, an RAF veteran and Invictus Games UK athlete, as our campaign ambassador. Dave will guide you through the daily activities we’ve curated for you.

Even if you already have a personal challenge in mind, use this calendar as a motivational tool to stay focused throughout June.

Our first fitness challenge kicks off on 02 June. Use today to prepare: outline your goals for June and think about how you’ll stay motivated. Take this opportunity to do some upper, mid, and lower body stretches. Stretching is essential as it prepares your muscles, tendons, and joints for physical activity, reducing the risk of injuries like...