A Hearty Challenge!

It's Heart Health Month!

On SingSnap, February is the 'Month of Love' where we celebrate the friendships and special bonds that we've formed across the miles. In the USA it also happens to be 'Heart Month' where healthy heart awareness is put at the forefront and people are encouraged to take care of themselves - and their hearts. We want all of our Snappers, across the globe, to be proactive in being healthy so we've decided to dedicate an entire challenge to the cause!

The Hearty Details!

On February 24th we will invite everyone to get heart healthy with us by completing the challenge below! This will be the kick-off for an even larger event that we're having for the entire month of March. We're calling that March Through March and hope that everyone who participates next week, will join us marching in March!

The Challenge!

Please complete both Part A, Part B AND Part C of the challenge below! Once successfully completed, your song will be added to our Hearty Playlist and you will be awarded a banner!

Hearty Challenge Part A: Sing any song from our special 'Get Up and Move' Feature Page!

Hearty Challenge Part B: Whether you're on cam, or off cam - we want you to MOVE! We realize not everyone is able (or comfortable if on cam) getting up and moving around - but during your song we want you to move. Whether it be walking, jogging on the spot, doing jumping jacks, lifting a can over your head, curling it with your arms, shrugging your shoulders, absolutely any kind of movement that you don't usually do while singing! It's okay if you get a little out of breath, or if you need a break - the goal is to get moving!

Hearty Challenge Part C: Make a Healthy Goal and tell us about it in your Song Comment section. We will offer some help below, but we want you to make your very own, personal goal of something you can (and will) do in your own life to help your heart health! Maybe you'll add additional exercise, maybe you'll add some healthy food, or even cut out some unhealthy habits! Whatever you decide to do, we encourage you to give it a valiant effort and stick to it. YOU CAN DO IT! Read below for some healthy heart tips of super simple things you can do to improve your heart health! We will be featuring videos of our Snappers who are decked out in their work-out gear and giving it their all! Don't be shy!

Part C of the challenge requires you make your own personal goal of how to improve your heart's health. Here are some ideas that you can incorporate into your every day routine that can improve your heart's health and literally add years to your life.

Remember when making your goals, that they should be S.M.A.R.T

S – Specific (clear)
M – Measurable – you will know when you’ve achieved them
A – Achievable – you can achieve them
R – Relevant – they mean something to you
T - Time-based – you set yourself a time limit to achieve your goals.

Heart Health Tips!

To see our healthy heart tips, click here!

Rules & Guidelines:

1. The Challenge is open from 12:00 AM EST to 11:59 PM EST Friday February 24, 2012! The song must be dated Feb 24.
2. No Two-Person duets allowed. You may harmonize with yourself.
3. Gender Benders are acceptable
4. You MUST have FUN! Fun, Fun, Fun!
5. Post your challenge link back in this thread.
6. Web cams are encouraged but not required.
7. Challenge is open to all members.
8. One song per Snapper.
9. Promotion of non-challenge songs is strictly prohibited.
10. Post your link only once, if you think you've been missed contact the SingSnap Events Team.
11. Did I mention you must have FUN?
12. The song must be submitted in the following format.

Username
Song Title
Song Link
Goal: (Also to be included in your song comment section)

Happy Exercising!

The Hearty Playlist!

SingSnap is up and moving! Singing is good for the heart and these Snappers are doing it in fine form. Today's challenge is all about healthy living and nothing is better for the soul than positive reinforcement, so drop on by and show your fellow hearty Snappers some love!

The Hearty Challenge Playlist!

If you feel you have been missed, please send a private message to the SingSnap Events team!

Happy Singing!

peggyjoy
Move It On Over
http://www.singsnap.com/karaoke/r/b88ae15ea
Goal is to walk every day. It helps to have another Snapper doing the same thing, so you can check up on each other!

Hey, it looks like I'm the first real comment on page six! Woo-Hoo!!! GONG!!!!! ;^)

Wtg peggyjo!! From a real "singsnap events volunteer" lol :) Have a great day! :)

USERNAME (tree1)
Webcam
SONG TITLE (Don,t let the sun catch you crying)
SONG LINK http://www.singsnap.com/karaoke/r/bbb7cc54a

Username: Daydreamer2008

Song Title: Boogie Shoes

Song Link: http://www.singsnap.com/karaoke/r/b665c82ca

Goal: My goal this year is to lose weight, drink more water and cut down on sugar!

I have started to do some Zumba ( in my living room lol )

Here's mine :-)

XXsmurfetteXX

'Dancing On A Saturday Night' by Barry Blue
http://www.singsnap.com/karaoke/r/b16027dea

My Goal is to walk at least a mile every day or more and to carry ongoing to my Zumba fitness classes

Shelliegl
Cam
Boogie Fever
http://www.singsnap.com/karaoke/r/b4742eaaa

My goal is to add 10 minutes to my walking workout and to eat an extra portion of fruit.

grammatea4u
cam
Shake Shake Shake Your Booty
http://www.singsnap.com/karaoke/r/be9777f6a

My goal is to continue my weight loss via the low carb lifestyle that I have adopted.

Username Smileyy
Cam
BOOT SCOOTING BOOGIE

http://www.singsnap.com/karaoke/watchandlisten/play/c0aa8aa6a

MY GOAL IS TO DRINK MORE WATER AND WALK WITH MY PUPPIES MORE IN THE WOODS NOW THAT THE WEATHER IS GETTING NICER!!!

dragonfly_jane_1
cam
Good Morning Heartache
http://www.singsnap.com/karaoke/r/bb8c0626a

my goal is to stay heart healthy, by exercising every day!

LoisRV (silly video LOL)
Aquarius/Let The Sun Shine In
http://www.singsnap.com/karaoke/r/b9705e3aa
Goal: Live, Love, Sing and LAUGH... as well as nature walks when we go camping during spring and summer months!! :)

Once again, I'm very thankful to singsnap for this wonderful fun challenge. I really appreciate all the wonderful info posted at the beginning of this board! Thank you all very much and hope everyone stays heart healthy!!

Love, Hugs and Blessings,
Lois

Greeneyedkat
Cam
Ain’t No Sunshine
Eva Cassidy
http://www.singsnap.com/karaoke/r/bfa8bac0a

Jami19

"Booy Svootin' Boogie

http://www.singsnap.com/karaoke/r/ba67e150a

My goal is to excerise more

Username - The_Holy_Mole
Song Title - Moving
Song Link - http://www.singsnap.com/karaoke/r/c2b5085aa
Goal: Lose 2 stones

Lee03
Cam
Song -If Bubba can Dance (I can too)
Sherandoah
Song Link- http://www.singsnap.com/karaoke/r/b76d9a38a
I exercise three times a week ,

Username: Teachersrule
Song Title: Your Mama Don't Dance
Song Link: http://www.singsnap.com/karaoke/r/b3a4111fa
Goal: Start walking more and cut back on sweets!

Sweet-n-Krazy
CAM OP
SUNSHINE OF YOUR LOVE/CREAM

http://www.singsnap.com/karaoke/r/bb8b2a9ca

I WILL BE EXCERCIZEIN BY DANCIN !!!!! TILL I GO TO MEET ST PETER BY THEM GOLDEN GATES !!!!!! HECK !!!!! I WILL DANCE A LITTLE JIG WITH HIM TOO !!!!!! AND I KNOW THERE WILL BE DANCIN IN HEAVEN !!!!!
IT IS THE BEST EXCERCIZE FOR IT IS GOOD FOR YOU BODY AND SOUL !!!! WOOHOOOOO !!!!!

song; let the little girl dance
artist; songird1952
goal; eat better
movement; dance

http://www.singsnap.com/karaoke/r/bc7af400a

kaylee
AUDIO
Song (BOOT SCOOTEN BOOGIE )

HEALTH HEART CHALLENGE~~
I'M GOING TO RIDE MY BIKE AND TRY TO WALK MORE ,
BUT THERES STILL SNOW
AND MY WALKER CAN'T TAKE THE SNOW,
SO I WILL BE RIDING THE WHEEL OFF MY BIKE,,,
AND YES I WILL BE DRANKING ALOT MORE WATER,,,,
I CAN'T RUN ,CAN'T LIFT WAIGHTS,,,,,,,
SO I AM STUCK

http://www.singsnap.com/karaoke/r/b866d4a2a

Username; flashman107
Song Title; Sunshine of your love
Song Link; http://www.singsnap.com/karaoke/r/b2abb23fa

My goal is to get back to my original weight!
7 lbs 8 ounces!
But I'll settle for just losing 10 or 20 pounds!

Username: R_LeBlanc
Song Title: Foot Loose
Song Link: http://www.singsnap.com/karaoke/r/b6a535e7a

My goal is to eat less sugar!

motherof8kids
cam
Terry Jacks
Season in the Sun

http://www.singsnap.com/karaoke/r/b9b93cf3a

stimbe1
cam workout LOL
A-Ha ~ The Sun Always Shines On T.V.
http://www.singsnap.com/karaoke/r/ac614f37a

OK I'm up for it

My goals for this year - eat less sugar and salt, cut out the processed/junk food & get more exercise.

Heres my song:

The Sun Always Shines On TV - A-Ha

http://www.singsnap.com/karaoke/r/b46738cba

Username: Cee17
ON-CAM
Song Title: Angel Of The Morning ~ Juice Newton
Song Link: http://www.singsnap.com/karaoke/r/b073b709a
Goal: To continue walking up and down the stairs to my fourth-floor apartment; and avoiding cookies, cakes, and all 'processed' foods.

This fits in so well with what we are doing at work! I love it!!
Robinique
Cam challenge
All she wants to do is dance by Don Henley
http://www.singsnap.com/karaoke/r/b782f949a

my goal is listed on my song comments =)

BluePassion
Life's A Dance
http://www.singsnap.com/karaoke/r/bcb2a841a
Goal: Strengthen my heart by doing more random acts of kindness.

DADDYBEAR
Cam challenge
Save The Last Dance
http://www.singsnap.com/karaoke/r/b682052da

Handmaiden777
Cam challenge
The Curly Shuffle
The Jump in the Saddle Band
http://www.singsnap.com/karaoke/r/b89dad59a

IM NOT IN THIS CHALLENGE TODAY CAUSE I STEPPED IN A HOLE WALKING TO THE STORE AND MY ANKLE IS SWOLLEN SO NO DANCIN OR JOGGING FOR ME...BUT IM LISTENING ....THIS IS THE FIRST CHALLENGE I EVER MISSED ,,,HUGGGGSSSS ALL...HAPPY SINGING

Sanylynn feel better

IM NOT IN THIS CHALLENGE TODAY CAUSE I STEPPED IN A HOLE WALKING TO THE STORE AND MY ANKLE IS SWOLLEN SO NO DANCIN OR JOGGING FOR ME...BUT IM LISTENING ....THIS IS THE FIRST CHALLENGE I EVER MISSED ,,,HUGGGGSSSS ALL...HAPPY SINGINGsandylynn52

Chair Exercises & Limited Mobility - Not a problem - check out the links at the beginning of this challenge!

SANDY I COULDN,T DO MUCH EITHER DAY BECAUSE OF PAIN BUT SWAYED IN MY CHAIR LOL
GOT IT DONE

SANDY I COULDN,T DO MUCH EITHER DAY BECAUSE OF PAIN BUT SWAYED IN MY CHAIR LOL
GOT IT DONEladybird2

AWWWWW WELL THANK YOU I WILL GO BACK TAKE AND LOOK I WAS THINKING I HAD TO BE PHYSICAL LOL

halfpint31743
black coffee
lacy j dalton
www.singsnap.com/karaoke/r/b47d89a7a

i forgot what i was to put down lol

halfpint31743
black coffee
lacy j dalton

i forgot what i was to put down lol
halfpint31743

thxs sorry been gone awhile

thxs sorry been gone awhile
halfpint31743

Heart Health Tips!
Dietary:
Did you know...
- A diet rich in fruits and vegetables reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke, and eases symptoms of Irritable ..Bowel - Optimal Health
- Cardiovascular disease and stroke is 21% less likely in people who eat 2.5 or more servings of whole grains per ..day - Harvard Health
- Eating 1 to 2 servings of fish per week could reduce your chance of dying of a heart attack by 1/3 or more.
..- Mayo Clinic
- Drinking 5 glasses of water a day will improve the look and texture of skin and can reduce the risk of colon and ..bladder cancer by 50% - Dumb Little Man

Helpful Links...
Snack Girl - A website with great recipes, tools to find healthy snacks and how to avoid the bad ones!
WebMD - A general overall 'healthy' website with great recipe and exercise tips!
Live Strong - Learn how to stay hydrated!

Fitness:
Did you know...
- A study published by The Lancet shows that if inactive people increased their physical activity by just 15 minutes per day, they could reduce their risk of death by 14% and increase their life expectancy by three years. - WebMD
- Walking in short bouts improves fitness, too! A study of sedentary women showed that short bouts of brisk walking (three 10-minute walks per day) resulted in similar improvements in fitness and were at least as effective in decreasing body fatness as long bouts (one 30-minute walk per day). - MedicineNet.com
- Stretching daily improves circulation, balance, coordination, helps alleviate lower back pain and improve cardiovascular health - Functional Fitness

Helpful Links...
Chair Exercises & Limited Mobility - Not a problem - check out these links!
30 Easy Exercise Tips - The small things in your every day life, make a big difference!
Make Exercise a Habbit - It's easy to start but it's hard to keep going! Check out these tips to stay committed!

Tools:
Calorie Calculator - Tool for calculating how many calories you should consume per day to reach goals or maintain
Calorie Directory - See how many calories are burned with various exercises
Food & Exercise Log - Need help documenting your progress! Check out this printable log!

Be Safe!

Be sure to check with your doctor before beginning any new physical or dietary regimen if you have any health concerns.

Username Deveney
Song Title PUSH IT
Song Link http://www.singsnap.com/karaoke/r/baad5131a
Goal:
S = Get off my arse and DANCE!
M = I plan to upload at least 4 Videos a week with ME dancing SOMETHING!
A = I CAN achieve this, I know I can
R = It means a lot to me to SHOW the energy that i NATURALLY have in a physical form.
T = I will do 4 videos a week for the month of March, ( so you guys and gals BETTA keep me HONEST!)

I am not in the mood of singing because of the news about our prince Friso...

HERE IS MY ENTRY ...IM SORRY IM ONLY SWAYING IN MY CHAIR AS I HURT WHEN I MOVE A LOT ..IF ITS NOT OK PLZ JUST LET ME KNOW...DETAILS OF FITNESS IS IN MY COMMENT BOX ...THANK YOU
USERNAME..SANDYLYNN52
SONG...SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME
http://www.singsnap.com/karaoke/r/b59175c8a

HERE IS MY ENTRY ...IM SORRY IM ONLY SWAYING IN MY CHAIR AS I HURT WHEN I MOVE A LOT ..IF ITS NOT OK PLZ JUST LET ME KNOW...DETAILS OF FITNESS IS IN MY COMMENT BOX ...THANK YOU
USERNAME..SANDYLYNN52
SONG...SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME
http://www.singsnap.com/karaoke/r/b59175c8a
sandylynn52

I am not in the mood of singing because of the news about our prince Friso...

BoefjeB