“DÉFI 150 minutes : c’est la CLÉ” Challenge
The “DÉFI 150 minutes : c’est la CLÉ” challenge is a Nautilus Plus initiative to contribute financially to the prevention and promotion of healthy lifestyle habits in our society.
According to WHO recommendations, everyone should perform at least 150 minutes of moderate to sustained intensity physical activity per week to achieve better health and overall well-being. In line with this recommendation, Nautilus Plus is launching the first edition of the “DÉFI 150 minutes : c’est la CLÉ”, which will take place the week of November 20, 2023.
The challenge is to complete 150 minutes of physical activity over the course of the week, using Nautilus Plus facilities free of charge.
Profits from this activity will be donated to the Chaire de leadership en enseignement sur la promotion des saines habitudes de vie – Nautilus Plus, in the Department of Kinesiology in the Faculty of Medicine at Université Laval. The aim of this entity is to bring together different types of knowledge concerning the promotion of healthy lifestyle habits, to improve teaching practices in this area and thus enhance the health and well-being of the population.
CHALLENGE OBJECTIVES
$120 000 in donations*
4 500 participants
Over 450 teams
675 000 minutes of physical activity accumulated
*All profits will be donated to the CLÉ. Only the cost of the shirts will be deducted from the total amount donated.
Your goal?
Accumulate 150 minutes of physical activity during the week (about 30 minutes a day) AND complete the challenge in one of our branches on the official day together!
When and where?
The official day of the challenge will be Sunday, November 26, 2023*. The idea is to accumulate minutes of physical activity during the week of November 20 to 25, 2023, and finish your last minutes (about 30 minutes) in one of our Nautilus Plus centers on Sunday, November 26, 2023.
*The official last day of the challenge will take place on Monday, November 27 at Place Montréal Trust, Berri-UQAM, Place Victoria and Place Ville-Marie branches.
How to participate?
- INDIVIDUAL CHALLENGE ($25 per person)
Accumulate 150 minutes of physical activity of your choice over the course of the week and complete the last few minutes (approximately 30 minutes) on the official day of the challenge. - TEAM CHALLENGE ($250 for the team)
In teams of 3 to 5 people, accumulate 150 minutes of physical activity of your choice per person on the official day of the challenge*. As a team, motivate yourself to accumulate 150 minutes in a single day! - DONATE
Would you prefer to donate? Go to the challenge page.
*The 150 minutes completed on the day of the challenge do not have to be done consecutively. They can be completed in blocks throughout the day.
What physical activities can I do?
All types of physical activity count! At Nautilus Plus, come walk, run, cycle, do yoga, Zumba and more! Physical activities are chosen by the participant and can be different each day and within the same session:
- Various cardiovascular equipment – stationary bike, treadmill, stairclimber, elliptical trainer, rowing machine, etc.
- Weight machines and free weights
- Various group classes: yoga, Zumba, Power Fit, Bootcamp, Tabata, stationary bike, etc.
- Teams will be supervised by a Nautilus Plus personal trainer on the official day of the challenge.
Who can participate?
- Nautilus Plus members
- Non-Nautilus Plus members
- … EVERYONE 😉!
All week from November 20 to November 26, 2023, Nautilus Plus opens its doors free of charge to all DÉFI participants, whether Nautilus Plus members or not.
Official T-shirt
For each individual or team participation, you’ll receive an official T-shirt! Wear it proudly during your challenge and spread the word on your social networks with #défi150minutes.
Together, let’s contribute to a fitter, healthier Quebec!
A warm welcome to all and enjoy the challenge!
The Nautilus Plus team
