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Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body; it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.
- John F. Kennedy
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Corporate Walking Challenge: The 2026 HR Guide That Actually Works
Picture this: a Tuesday morning, your office Slack channel lighting up with screenshots of step counts, a marketing manager in Toronto trash-talking the engineering team in Austin, and someone from finance who hasn't taken a real lunch break in months suddenly walking around the block at noon. That's what a well-run corporate walking challenge does. And it's not just a feel-good story. According to a University of Edinburgh study of the Step Count Challenge, 93% of participants reported better physical health after taking part, and structured workplace step programs have shown sustained engagement rates as high as 94.4%. For HR teams trying to move the needle on wellness without blowing the budget, walking challenges keep showing up as the rare program that actually works.
Virtual Fitness Challenge for Remote Teams: A 2026 People Ops Playbook
Picture this: it's a Tuesday morning, your remote team is scattered across four time zones, and the last all-hands ended with someone admitting they hadn't left the apartment in three days.
Workplace Step Challenge: A Complete HR Guide for 2026
If you're an HR manager looking for a wellness program that actually pulls people in, a workplace step challenge is one of the most reliable plays you can run.
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Learn how to use DistantRace to create a new step challenge.
Discover the step-by-step process of setting up a new step challenge using DistantRace. Embark on this exciting journey with us.
Sports
Employee Wellness Challenge Communication Plan: A 2026 HR Playbook
You picked the right wellness challenge. You secured the budget. You set up the platform. Then launch day arrives, the announcement goes out - and only a handful of people sign up.
How to Organize a Virtual 5K for Your Company: A 2026 HR Playbook
Picture this: a sales rep in Toronto laces up at 6 a. m. , a customer success manager in Austin runs at lunch, and the engineering team in Vancouver finishes together on a weekend trail.
Best MoveSpring Alternative for Corporate Step Challenges in 2026
MoveSpring built a strong reputation as a step-challenge platform for corporate wellness programs, but in 2026 many HR leaders and wellness coordinators are reevaluating their options.
Active
Spring Wellness Challenge Ideas That Actually Get Employees Outside
After a long winter of dark mornings and indoor workouts, something shifts in April. Daylight stretches past 7 p.
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Best Walker Tracker Alternative for Corporate Step Challenges in 2026
If you've been running employee step challenges with Walker Tracker, you already know the basics work - team leaderboards, device syncing, and virtual maps that keep people moving.
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Corporate Step Challenge Benefits: Why HR Leaders Are Betting on Walking Programs
Here's a number that should make every HR leader pause: adults spend over 60% of their waking hours sitting.
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Summer Wellness Challenge Ideas for Companies That Get People Moving
Summer is the season when employees are most eager to get outside - and the smartest HR teams are capitalizing on that energy.
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