Fit Families & Friends

Let’s keep moving together!

Special Olympics BC Fit Families and Friends programs can be offered in communities around the province. Typically, communities offer Fit Families & Friends in the summer months when traditional Special Olympics BC sport and youth programs are on vacation.

During in-person Fit Families & Friends programs, Special Olympics BC athletes and supporters connect for weekly exercise outings like walks or hikes, followed by fun chats about healthy eating. Fit Families & Friends creates connections and encouragement for athletes and supporters to stay active together! Special Olympics BC can provide communities with week-by-week program guides and support to make it easy and fun to offer this summertime activity.

If you are interested in Fit Families & Friends, please contact Special Olympics BC's health team at health@specialolympics.bc.ca.  

 

Summer 2023

If there isn't a Fit Families & Friends program in your community – and/or if you want extra ways to stay active and healthy – Special Olympics BC invites everyone to use the SOBC Sizzlin' Summer wellness challenge calendar!

SOBC health calendars provide daily health and wellness challenges, as well as training resources and tips to stay active and fit throughout the month!

Find SOBC Wellness Challenge Calendars

 

Fitness

If you're looking for more at-home activity ideas, please click here!

You can choose a weekly goal that aligns with your current schedule. Your goal can be to “LEVEL UP” into a higher level each week!

LEVEL UP Fitness Level Goals

Level

Minutes per week

Example

1.

 

90-150 minutes

30 minutes per day

3-5 days/week

2.

 

150-210 minutes

30 minutes per day

5-7 days/week

3.

 

210-315 minutes

30-45 minutes per day

7 days/week

4.

 

315-420 minutes

45-60 minutes per day

5-7 days/week

5.

 

420-525 minutes

More than 1 hour per day

7 days/week

6.

 

More than 525 minutes

More than 1.5 hours per day

7 days/week

 

Connect with Friends

Join the SOBC Wellness Challenges Facebook Group to share your achievements and enjoy motivational moments!

 

Healthy Recipes

Here are some ideas for healthy recipe to make each week! Check out the awesome eats below: 

 

Join the Fun!

Any athletes and coaches who would like to be part of the program can contact Special Olympics BC's health team at health@specialolympics.bc.ca

Special Olympics athletes, volunteers, and family members smile after a walk
Special Olympics BC Fit Families & Friends participants enjoying the program in Kelowna!
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