It can be a struggle right now to find the motivation to stay active and train during the current circumstances the world is facing, but Strava challenges are a great way to keep you accountable. Even with a free account, you can sign up, log your workouts, and work to complete challenges. For May, Amp Human has one starting on May 4th where you can win prizes to help you reach your next PR.
The challenge is simple. Workout for at least 20 minutes a day, three days a week, for three weeks. Running, biking, walking, skiing, kayaking, yoga, there is a long list of activities that are included, but the point is to exercise on at least three separate days each week for 20 minutes each day. And don’t worry, if you have a stay at home order, virtual activities on the trainer or treadmill are also included. Anyone can join the challenge, but to be eligible for prizes, you need to live in the US or Canada, and be 18 or older.
The challenge sponsor, Amp Human, makes Next Gen PR Lotion. Essentially, it is a lotion that gets Bicarb (Sodium Bicarbonate) from the skin to the body where it is ready and waiting for your body to use it neutralize the lactic acid produced during hard efforts. As Brad Huff, former pro cyclist and now Team Manager and Field Marketing for Amp Human explained it, “It will help you hold your pace longer.” We’ll go further in-depth in the future about the science behind PR Lotion and will have a full review once we have added it to our regular training, but in some initial uses during 70k and 90k duathlons on back-to-back weekends, it felt like there was less stress on my legs during the run portions (beginning and ending legs), and recovery was a little quicker.
To sign up for the challenge, create or sign in to your Strava account, go to the Challenges section, and look for the #WeAreAmplified challenge. Or, click on this link. Once there, click on the big orange “Join Challenge” button to the right, and you are all set. When the challenge goes live on the 4th, do your 20+ minute activity for the day and upload to Strava, that’s it. You can check your progress by going to the challenge and look for the calendar. If there is a green logo over the day, you earned your workout for the day towards completing the challenge. Once you have completed the three days for the week, the week number to the left will go green.
At the end, those who qualified will be entered into a drawing for a sweet prize bundle from Amp Human and their friends. Prizes include:
Amp Human – 1 year’s subscription + swag – (MSRP $500)
Roka – Sunglasses ($160 MSRP) and a utility pack – (MSRP $225)
Wahoo – ELEMNT ROAM bike computer – (MSRP $379.99)
Wyn Republic – $100 gift card
Suunto 3 Watch – (MSRP $299)
RPM Comp 4 Rope – (MSRP $70)
PowerDot 2.0 Uno – (MSRP $199)
So now that you know the details, who’s in? Sign up now and get moving on the 4th! And if you need a little help keeping your legs, arms, or whatever part of the body needs help with your activities, pick up a 5 pack of their On-The-Go packets for $20 and try the Next Gen PR Lotion out for yourself.
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