💛 Move for Others: Why every minute counts

You put on your sneakers, start your app, and begin to move. But this time, you're not just doing it for yourself – you're moving for someone else. A child who gets to go to school, an elderly person receiving care, a family gaining access to clean water. That makes your effort twice as powerful.

Exercising for a cause is special: your motivation rises, your connection with others deepens, and you contribute to real, tangible change. But what does science say about this?

Research shows we’re more engaged when our actions serve a social purpose. A study published in Psychological Science (Grant, 2008) found that people who saw their work as meaningful – because it helped others – performed 142% better than those who didn’t. The same applies to physical activity: knowing your effort benefits someone else boosts perseverance and dedication.

Joining a charity challenge also strengthens team spirit. According to a study in the Journal of Health Psychology (Biddle & Mutrie, 2007), people feel more connected when they move together toward a shared goal. That means more enjoyment – and a higher chance of sticking with it.

Every minute of movement turns into concrete support. 30 minutes of walking? That could provide school supplies for a child in Senegal. 60 minutes of cycling? Enough to deliver a food package to a vulnerable family nearby. Small efforts, big impact – both locally and globally.

Every minute counts. Not just for your health, but for the lives you touch with your movement. So keep going – with your legs and your heart.