If you're looking for your 15 minutes of fame, opportunity has come knocking.
In no time at all the entire country will be cheering on its newest Operation Transformation leaders, following their meal plans and taking part in any of the nationwide fitness events sponsored by the show. But three lucky viewers will have a brief cameo in the programme, and all you have to do is ... walk?
Fitness expert Karl Henry has set his own step challenge, a gentle plan to reach the recommended 10,000 steps in just seven weeks. This is an ideal way to keep fit over the festive season, easing you towards your New Year exercise goals.
Targets:
- Week 1: 4,000 steps
- Week 2: 5,000 steps
- Week 3: 6,000 steps
- Week 4: 7,000 steps
- Week 5: 8,000 steps
- Week 6: 9,000 steps
- Week 7: 10,000 steps
Not only this, but Karl wants the people taking part in this challenge to share with him just how they're getting their steps in. When it's just walking, some people might be put off as that's what many of us do every day, but with some inventive planning and a dose of fun, it can quickly become an enjoyable and challenging exercise.
Get involved
Simply send in a video showing how you get your steps in and the top three ideas will be chosen to feature on Operation Transformation and win a Fitbit to help keep track of your steps.
To get inventive with your steps, try using the stairs instead of the lift, getting off the bus or Luas a few stops earlier and walking the rest of the way, make one day a week your car-free day or delve into the world of podcasts and go for a quick 30-minute walk while listening.
Contact
Send your videos to optransrte@gmail.com with the subject line 'Steps Challenge'. Videos must be sent in no later than 5pm on Sunday, 6 January to be in with a chance to win.
So get to steppin'!
