2024- December-12 Days of Fitness
Active SWV is celebrating the season with 12 Days of Fitness! Follow along as we post a new fitness challenge for 12 days in December to stay active in the colder winter weather.
1. Ugly Sweater Fun Run/Walk
Bring out the family and enjoy some holiday cheer at Fayette County Park on Dec. 8 from 4:45-6:00 pm. $10 cash or check at gate, ages 10 and under are free. Event page found HERE.
2. Winter Hiking
In truth, I think you could hike for all 12 days of fitness. The fresh air, absence of bugs and snakes, and empty trails always brings me back to a peaceful place even during the crazy holiday months. See some trail ideas found HERE.
3. Line Dancing
Knock the dust off of those dancing shoes and join Greenbrier County Line Dancing at Old Stone Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall on December 4th, 11th, and 18th at 6 pm!
4. Youth Climbing
Indoor Youth Climbing gets going in December with two dates, Wednesday Dec. 4th and 18th. Three one hour time slots available, 4pm, 5pm, and 6pm. Pre-registration is required.
5. Tai Chi for Arthritis
Trained Community Captains offer this program in Ansted and Fayetteville this month. The program is for anyone who wants to move, but geared toward those with chronic pain.
Ansted: Thursdays at 6pm Hawks Nest Conference Room
Fayetteville: Tuesdays at 10 am Fayette County Health Dept.
6. What about running?
Our Fayetteville Running group meets every single Thursday at 6:00 pm. Meet at Pies and Pints in Fayetteville. Join a friendly group of people who welcome all levels of runners!
If you are closer to Beckley, join the Beckley Running Group on Tuesdays at 6:00 pm. Meet weekly at the Paul Cline Soccer Complex/Piney Creek Trail System.
7. High Fitness class in Fayetteville.
High Fitness is a great way to get moving with an even better group of people! Join the fun Tuesdays at 9 am at SALS and on Thursdays at 9 am at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building in Fayetteville for a free high intensity dance-style aerobics class!
8. Pickleball
Need a break from all of that holiday baking? Stay out of the kitchen while attending Pickleball at Midland Trail Community Center Friday mornings at 9am OR in Webster County at Diana Community Center, Tuesdays at 5:30pm.
9. Winter Walking Challenge
Active SWV is offering a winter walking challenge virtually. Receive virtual support to reach your goals, and a prize for first finishers. Register here.
10. Don’t forget to take some time to slow down and be mindful.
This movement and mindfulness video from Pilates Instructor Angie Corwin at Activated Body is great for kids and adults to follow along.
You can also join one of these activities that also promote mindfulness:
- Fayetteville Mindful Walking, Tuesdays at 6 pm, meet at the Memorial Building Parking Lot.
- Yoga at the WV Health Right Community Wellness Center/Westside, Dec 4, 8, 11, 18, and 22 at 6pm.
- Meditation at the WV Health Right Community Wellness Center/Westside, Dec 16 at 12pm.
11. Take a Refit Class
If you have never gone to one of our Refit classes (we have them in Beckley and Charleston) you really should give it a go! They are offered several days of the week between those two counties, are free, and truly anyone and everyone will leave feeling refreshed, welcomed, and moved.
12. Try one (or all five!) of these fitness cards designed by Community Captain Kate Miller here
For those cold days, when you are stuck inside, these cards will make staying active easier. Get Active without leaving the house.
