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Physical health

Fitness and step challenge

A friendly team-based challenge - steps, workouts, or hydration - that gets people moving together.

Audience
Teams of 4-8
Duration
2-4 weeks
Budget
Low
Frequency
Quarterly

How to run it

  1. 1Choose a goal - daily steps, workout minutes, or glasses of water.
  2. 2Form mixed teams and set a leaderboard with weekly updates.
  3. 3Count progress in a shared sheet or an app people already use.
  4. 4Celebrate effort too - “most improved” and “best team spirit” prizes.
  5. 5End with a short walk or a healthy lunch together.

Benefits

  • Improves fitness, energy, and long-term health.
  • Reduces sick days and desk-related strain.
  • Shows employees the company cares about their wellbeing.
  • Builds healthy habits that continue at home.

Keep it inclusive

  • Offer alternatives for people with injuries, disabilities, or long-term conditions.
  • Do not publish individual health data; show team totals.

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