

Laundry detergent, jugs of cat litter, and cases of beer are substitutes for weights.

Pets and kids are cheerleaders and workout buddies. People are sharing more than just their #sweatyselfies for their chance to win a prize. Since the prize drawings began, there have been five winners who have supported businesses like J&D Care Care LLC of Janesville, WI, Vince’s Pizza and Pancho and Lefty’s of Monroe, WI, Java Cat of Madison, WI, and Rosie’s Coffee Bar and Bakery and Monona Bakery and Eatery of Monona, WI among others. Each week he purchases $100 in gift cards to local businesses of the winner’s choice for the winner. As a small business owner, Gundlach understands the importance of supporting local businesses. Gundlach is also offering a weekly prize, drawn at random, to someone who posts an after-workout selfie. It gives a sense of normalcy in this unprecedented time in which we are living.” It’s more than just a daily workout it’s the support, motivation, accountability, and encouragement from your teammates. “What makes this group unique is the community aspect. “Lots of health clubs out there are offering at-home workouts or virtual training in response to the need to temporarily close due to COVID-19,” Gundlach explained. New workouts are posted seven days a week, and participants can also browse and select from more than 45 previous workouts available in the Facebook group. In times of uncertainty, like what we’re currently experiencing, it is essential to implement movement into your daily routine,” says Ryan Campbell, Training Specialist for Anytime Fitness of Southern Wisconsin. To that end, Anytime Fitness of Southern Wisconsin is posting daily workouts that can be done at home with little to no equipment. “Regular movement and exercise can help decrease stress, improve your mood, and encourage better sleep. Under Safer at Home, going to the gym is off-limits, yet most people would benefit from keeping their regular exercise routine, especially in times of high stress. Since the group begin, it has grown to include more than 1300 members and has awarded $500 worth of local gift cards to prize winners. Gundlach’s team posts a daily workout to the group, and participants are encouraged to share a sweaty selfie for the chance to win a prize that supports local businesses in their communities. Andy Gundlach, owner of the 33 locations that make up Anytime Fitness of Southern Wisconsin, started the Anytime Fitness Healthy at Home Challenge Facebook group in March to encourage members of the community to continue their fitness routine while abiding by the Safer at Home order. In the meantime, Anytime Fitness of Southern Wisconsin is offering Wisconsinites virtual support to stay connected and on track with their health goals. SOUTHERN WISCONSIN (April 30, 2020) – With the recent extension of Wisconsin’s Safer at Home order, it is unclear when gyms in Wisconsin will be able to reopen. Anytime Fitness Providing Daily Support for Local Communities During Safer at Home ExtensionĪnytime Fitness Providing Daily Support for Local Communities During Safer at Home ExtensionĪrea gyms encouraging us to stay active with an online accountability group while supporting local businesses.
