Are you interested in taking part in a virtual challenge but want to know a little bit more about how it will actually benefit you? Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about how a virtual challenge works to help you meet S.M.A.R.T fitness goals.
What does S.M.A.R.T stand for?
S.M.A.R.T stands for: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound.
When you are setting a goal concerning health and fitness, it needs to be something that actually gets the job done. S.M.A.R.T goals help you figure out exactly what you want to achieve.
Using S.M.A.R.T goals is exactly the way that virtual challenges work. The Conqueror's virtual fitness challenges set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound goals that help you take control of your own fitness journey while being motivated and rewarded.
They have an average completion rate 4-5 times higher than any other form of exercise programme.
How you can set your own timeframe
Setting a goal is all well and good, but we need to know exactly when we want to have completed this goal. Virtual challenges give you the power to set your own deadline — from one week to 18 months.
This means that whatever kind of person you are and whatever kind of schedule you have, you can participate in a challenge that works for you.
Pick your own form of exercise
Not everybody is the same kind of athlete. You can pick whatever kind of exercise you want and use it to count towards your progress.
Distance-based activities include cycling, running, swimming, rowing, and walking. Non-distance activities include housework, HIIT, yoga, crossfit, basketball, aerobics, and more. All can be converted into equivalent distances.
How your progress is recorded and rewarded
You will receive virtual postcards at certain milestones. There is also a sustainability reward — for every 20% of the challenge you complete, a tree is planted. Since August 2020, there have been more than 4,000,000 trees planted.
Long-term incentives include a vibrant community and your very own medal shipped to you when you reach your final goal.
What does it mean to be a winner?
The Conqueror medals are really nothing short of amazing. Every virtual challenge has its own unique and beautiful medal which reflects the culture and design of the location.
The medal signifies something much larger than just a pretty object. It's a direct and quantifiable measure of your personal success — a visual reminder of how far you have come.