Health Span Bingo

Longevity is a hot topic these days. But the goal isn’t just to live longer (women already do that), it’s to live healthier. To live longer without chronic disease. To live longer being able to do the activities you love. To live longer feeling good. This is called Health Span. In the US, the average life span is 79.0 years. Breaking this down by gender, the life expectancy for women is 81.4 years, while for men it is 76.5 years. On the other hand, the average health span is 64 years. This means Americans experience a 12+-year healthspan-lifespan gap—meaning the average person spends over a decade living with illness or disability and it’s even more if you are a woman.

There are 5 pillars of health that we focus on to increase our health span; sleep, nutrition, exercise, stress management, and social connection. Mid-life is a busy time but it’s the most important time in life to start creating the rest-of-life long habits for the health span we desire. This is why we’ve created Health Span Bingo. The goal is to bring awareness to the pillars and where we might be falling short in our own lives.

• How to Play & Rules

  • The Schedule: The game begins Monday, July 13th and lasts through the end of August.

  • Registration: Register Here to Enter If you get a bingo but have not registered, it won’t count.

  • To Win: A "bingo" must be horizontal or diagonal. Vertical bingos do not count. Once you have a bingo, let Alison know ASAP.

  • Tracking Your Progress: We recommend keeping a journal of your progress so you can cross off boxes as you complete them. Journaling is a great way to start making meaningful change in your life and will show the judges your honesty should you be a winner.

  Prizes

  • First Two Bingos: The first two people to get a bingo win a choice of: one free personal training session, a one-month personalized fitness plan, a 1-hour healthspan consult, or a 1-hour MTB skills clinic.

  • Grand Prize: The first person to complete the entire bingo card wins a free Twice-Monthly Membership.

  Clarifications & Definitions

  • Phone-Free Weekend: This means you can use your phone for calling and texting only. No other apps or social media can be used.

  • Eat 10 "New-to-You" Plants: This can mean a plant you haven’t eaten in more than 2 months. The goal is to try new plants or bring old ones back into your eating routine.

  • What Counts as a Plant? A plant is anything that grows: fruit, veggies, grains, beans, nuts, seeds, etc.

  • Ultra-Processed Foods: Here is a link to learn about ultra-processed foods. Use your best judgment when choosing any kind of processed food.

  • SIT Workout: Sprint Interval Training consisting of sprints of 30 seconds or less with 1–2 minutes of recovery.

  • HIIT Workout: High-Intensity Interval Training consisting of intervals of 30 seconds to 4 minutes with 1–4 minutes of recovery.