Our January Myeloma Fitness Challenge Starts Tomorrow!

Welcome to the HealthTree New Year’s Resolution Fitness and Learning Challenge!

As we step into the new year, it’s a time of renewed hope and commitment to our health and well-being. This challenge is designed to inspire and support you in embracing a more active and informed lifestyle.

My Goals For You

1. Encourage Daily Movement: We (Healthtree and Throwing Bones) want to motivate everyone to engage in at least 20 minutes of physical activity each day. This can be anything from walking to yoga, tailored to your comfort and capability.
2. Promote Learning and Awareness: Alongside physical fitness, we want to foster an environment of learning. Understanding the impact of physical activity on your health, especially during cancer treatment, is vital.
3. Build a Supportive Community: You’re not alone in this journey. This challenge is also about building connections, sharing experiences, and supporting each other.

Start each day with planning on “putting your shoes on.” Once you’ve accomplished that, success is yours before stepping outside your comfort zone.

Start Slow and Build Up

1. Week 1 - Ease In: Start with what feels manageable. Gentle exercises and short durations are perfect. It’s not about how much you do but that you do something. To hit your 20 minutes of activity, break up your activity throughout the day! 
2. Week 2 - Establish a Routine: Begin to find your rhythm. Try adding a few minutes more or including a new type of activity you enjoy.
3. Week 3 - Explore and Enjoy: Experiment with different exercises. See what brings you joy and invigorates you. It’s a great time to try something new or add a playful element to your routine.
4. Week 4 - Integrate Wellness: Focus on holistic health. Maybe blend in mindfulness practices or learn more about nutrition alongside your physical activities.
5. Week 5 and Beyond - Sustain and Grow: Reflect on your progress, set new goals, and continue building on the foundation you’ve laid this month.

Remember, this challenge is about personal growth and doing what’s best for your body. Listen to yourself, make adjustments as needed, and most importantly, celebrate every step you take forward. We are here to cheer you on every day, every step of the way.

Together, let's make this year a journey of health, learning, and empowerment.

Note: If you're using wearable technology like an Apple Watch, Garmin, or Fitbit, don’t forget to sync your activities with the HealthTree Moves app to track your progress effortlessly.

Reminders and Prizes

We will give away HealthTree Foundation Blender Bottles for this year's challenge. In addition to reaching your movement goal, we ask participants to complete at least three options to qualify for the Blender Bottle. *Free shipping to US residents only*

• Participate in research by creating an account and joining HealthTree Cure Hub 
  • Cure Hub empowers patients with the knowledge to actively participate in their health journeys while providing researchers with valuable insights from real-world experiences. Connecting patients and researchers not only accelerates the development of innovative treatments but also lays the foundation for a future where more educated patients and research lead to more effective and personalized cures.
• Securely connect your records to HealthTree Cure Hub
  • By effortlessly integrating records from various healthcare providers, patients can now view a comprehensive overview of their medical history, including diagnoses, genetics, lab results, and treatments, all within a single, user-friendly interface.
• Complete the Demographic Survey in Patient Surveys
  • A HealthTree survey that provides the most key information used by myeloma investigators for every survey or study performed
• Donate or Fundraise by texting CURE to 24365, by calling 800-709-1113 or emailing donations@healthtree.org, or by visiting our website: HealthTree Website
  • 100% of all donations will go towards curing multiple myeloma. Make a financial donation or fundraise using our seamless peer-to-peer fundraising technology and programs

Your participation will accelerate key research for top global researchers and make a difference for patients living today.

How to Join the Challenge 

Download our HealthTree Moves app and start tracking your minutes today!

Everyone is encouraged to join and move for at least 20 minutes per day. You can track your daily minutes manually or by synching your Apple Watch, Garmin, or Fitbit to the HealthTree Moves app. All you have to do is download the FREE HealthTree Moves app, available on both Android and Apple and join our upcoming New Year’s Resolution Fitness and Learning Challenge. 

If you already have the app, please be sure you are on the latest version by clicking on the three lines at the top left-hand side of your screen. The latest version is 1.675. To update the app you can go to the app store, find the HealthTree Moves app, and click update.   

Join our New Year’s Resolution Fitness and Learning Challenge

To manually enter your minutes click on the box at the top of your screen, click on Minutes Active, then click Save Changes. Results can be changed up to seven days. 

Please email michelle@healthtree.org to let us know which of the three options you have completed. Don’t forget to include your complete mailing address.