Step challenge (virtual)

By taking on our step challenge you can increase your own step count, improve your fitness (and your heart health), and raise vital funds to help support others who are living with heart diseases or at risk of developing them.

This challenge is incredibly accessible and flexible so you can fit it around your usual lifestyle. All you need to do is:

• Register to take part
• Set your challenge – It’s good to put a time limit on your challenge. You might want to set yourself the challenge of a certain number of steps per day for a month, a certain number of steps to hit overall in your chosen timeframe, or you could get creative and set yourself the challenge of virtually climbing a well known landmark (for example, climbing Blackpool Tower would take 1,036 steps; climbing Mount Everest would take you a hefty 58,070 steps)
• Set your fundraising target – setting a target is a good way to aim towards a goal, and your friends, family and colleagues will want to help you hit that goal while you tackle those steps. We suggest a minimum target of £50.

You could choose to take on your challenge in your local area, while you’re on holiday, using your breaks at work, or even on a treadmill. The choice really is up to you.

You could even get others involved with your challenge – get the whole family on board (including the dog), set up a walking group at your work or through your social groups, or you could strike out on your own. However you do it, increasing your steps will help improve your cardiovascular fitness, help manage your weight, build your muscle strength and power, strengthen your bones and increase your metabolism. It will also have a positive impact on your mental health.

If you choose to take on this challenge and fundraise for Heart Research UK, you will receive:

• A fundraising pack full of tips and hints
• A Heart Research UK t-shirt
• Personal support from a member of the Heart Research UK team
• Your dedication to your challenge and to fundraising will help save lives.