Whether it’s been virtual marathons, group fitness, or daily health tips, North Park’s homebound students, faculty, and staff have had the opportunity to stay in shape through virtual programming provided by the staff of Helwig Recreation Center. The May Fitness Challenge, a month-long virtual 52.4-mile race, invited walkers, runners, bikers, and skaters to rise to the challenge and log their workouts in the Endomondo app, which tracks personal fitness goals.
Building on the success of the May challenge, Helwig launched the Summer Virtual Race on June 3, which also happened to be National Running Day. Between June 3 and August 31, walkers and runners are urged to complete 100 miles while logging activity in the Endomondo app.
For fitness class enthusiasts, Helwig continues to offer classes twice daily throughout the week at different times and days, all through the Zoom platform. High-intensity interval training and Zumba are on the schedule twice a week for the entire summer. In addition, Helwig’s Facebook and Instagram accounts post daily fitness tips, exercise videos, and links to various Zoom classes. Later in the summer, Helwig will expand its offering with online stretching breaks, one-on-one training, and the first-ever e-sports tournament.