Health Action Council challenges teams of all types to register for the Summer Step It Up Challenge to get fit, have fun and participate in a healthy competition.
The Step It Up Challenge is a no-cost, four-week step program that runs from June 6 to July 3. It involves teams of at least three participants, which can include any combination of employees, colleagues, customers, family and friends.
“This challenge is very popular and yields exponential benefits for companies and employees,” said Patty Starr, President & CEO of Health Action Council. “In addition to getting fit and having fun, teams can win individual or group challenges, all while getting healthier.”
Steps taken for this challenge can unlock a $400 donation to a local school garden project along with team and individual prizes. Participants should also expect to enjoy weekly mini challenges along the way!
The goals are simple:
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Be one of the teams with the highest average total steps
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Keep moving to reach the top of the leaderboard
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Maintain your daily streak
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Complete the weekly challenges
And the prizes are fitting:
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Teams:
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1st Place: Receive a healthy lunch up to $350 and a $300 donation in your name to either a local school garden project or Ronald McDonald House Charities.
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2nd Place: Receive a healthy lunch up to $150 and a $200 donation in your name to either a local school garden project or Ronald McDonald House Charities.
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3rd Place: Receive Step It Up swag for your team.
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Individuals: Three individuals from among the top 15 steppers will be randomly selected to win a new Fitbit Charge 5.
HOW TO REGISTER
Registration is easy through the MoveSpring platform. Create an account and set up your team on a computer or by downloading the MoveSpring app to your mobile phone. (Note that all participants must join the challenge using the link below.)
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Click this join link:
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https://link.movespring.com/join?orgCode=6RPJ529JM4&groupCode=MG27QK
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Follow steps to create your MoveSpring account or log in with an existing account and connect a device. You’ll automatically be added into the challenge! You do not need a group code if you use the join link above.
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Create and join a team before the June 3 deadline.
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Learn more at How to Create a Team in a Team Leaderboard Challenge.
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MoveSpring connects to a variety of fitness tracking devices, including Fitbit, Garmin, Withings, and Apple Watch. To view a full list of connectable devices click here.
NEED TECH SUPPORT?
Check out the MoveSpring Help Center, how-to videos, or contact its support team. To contact MoveSpring Support in the mobile app, tap the menu bars at the top left corner of the dashboard and then tap the green Message support button at the bottom of the utility panel. On web, click the blue chat icon at the bottom right of the screen. You can also reach the MoveSpring Support team at: [email protected].
For additional questions about the Step It Up Challenge, please contact Noelle Reinhart at [email protected].
About Health Action Council
Health Action Council is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) organization representing mid and large-size employers that enhances human and economic health through thought leadership, innovative services, and collaboration. It provides value to its members by facilitating projects that improve the quality and moderate the cost of healthcare purchased by its members for their employees, dependents, and retirees.
Health Action Council also collaborates with key stakeholders - health plans, physicians, hospitals, and the pharmaceutical industry - to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare in the community.