Memory Mile Wellness Challenge
- Date Thu 1st May 2025 - Sat 31st May 2025
- Location Virtual Event
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Join the Memory Mile Wellness Challenge this May 2025 in Clifton, Fairfax, and be part of a transformative virtual event aimed at raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer's research through The Longest Day initiative. Running from May 1st to May 31st, this inspiring challenge encourages participants to engage in physical activity to promote brain health and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
With a goal of collectively reaching an impressive 6 million minutes of cardio and strength training, this initiative highlights the power of movement, emphasizing that just 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week, combined with two days of strength training, can cut the risk of developing Alzheimer's by up to 50%. So lace up your sneakers, get your friends and family involved, and let’s move together to support those affected by Alzheimer's and promote a healthier lifestyle!
With a goal of collectively reaching an impressive 6 million minutes of cardio and strength training, this initiative highlights the power of movement, emphasizing that just 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week, combined with two days of strength training, can cut the risk of developing Alzheimer's by up to 50%. So lace up your sneakers, get your friends and family involved, and let’s move together to support those affected by Alzheimer's and promote a healthier lifestyle!
Organiser's Description
The Memory Mile Wellness Challenge is a virtual event that helps raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimers Associations The Longest Day.
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Over 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, a brain disorder that causes a progressive decline in memory, thinking and learning. This number is staggering but there are ways to decrease your risk for the disease- one of these is being physically active. This challenge is to promote that healthy habit.
Research suggests, as little as 150 MINUTES A WEEK of moderate-intensity aerobic activity and 2 DAYS OF STRENGTH TRAINING may REDUCE THE RISK FOR DEVELOPING ALZHEIMERS BY UP TO 50%. We will combine all the participants' cardio minutes along with their strength training minutes to TRY AND REACH 6 MILLION MINUTES REPRESENTING THE OVER 6 MILLION PEOPLE LIVING WITH ALZHEIMERS.
Let's get moving and protect our brains!
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Over 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, a brain disorder that causes a progressive decline in memory, thinking and learning. This number is staggering but there are ways to decrease your risk for the disease- one of these is being physically active. This challenge is to promote that healthy habit.
Research suggests, as little as 150 MINUTES A WEEK of moderate-intensity aerobic activity and 2 DAYS OF STRENGTH TRAINING may REDUCE THE RISK FOR DEVELOPING ALZHEIMERS BY UP TO 50%. We will combine all the participants' cardio minutes along with their strength training minutes to TRY AND REACH 6 MILLION MINUTES REPRESENTING THE OVER 6 MILLION PEOPLE LIVING WITH ALZHEIMERS.
Let's get moving and protect our brains!
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