The Push-Up Challenge is set to kick off in Australia, aiming to improve mental health and fitness for all participants. This free event will see individuals completing 3249 push-ups over 24 days, representing the number of lives lost to suicide in Australia in 2022.
For those who find the push-up target daunting, there is the option to aim for half the number or engage in alternative exercises like sit-ups, air squats, or wall push-ups. Anytime Fitness Echuca Club manager, Shannon Mills, expressed her excitement for the challenge, despite feeling nervous about the push-up count.
“I am participating in the challenge this year; I’m a bit nervous because push-ups are not my specialty,” she shared. “I can’t wait to see how many people get on board and the awareness we can bring to mental health, let alone how we can work together as a community to raise much-needed funds as well.”
Ms. Mills emphasized the importance of promoting exercise and mental health awareness through initiatives like the Push-Up Challenge. She highlighted the benefits of physical activity on mental well-being and the opportunity for camaraderie in completing the challenge as a team.
Anytime Fitness Echuca aims to raise $500 for the Push for Better Foundation to support individuals struggling with mental health issues. If you’re interested in joining or donating to the Push-Up Challenge, visit the website for more information. Let’s come together as a community to support mental health and fitness for all Australians.