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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
Here's a stat that should grab every People Ops leader's attention: 67% of remote workers report feeling less connected to their colleagues. And global employee engagement dropped from 23% to 21% in 2024 alone. If you manage a distributed or hybrid team, you already feel this. The hallway conversations, the spontaneous lunches, the after-work runs - they don't happen naturally when your team is scattered across cities or time zones. But team building with fitness challenges is changing that, and the data backs it up.
Here's a number that should make every HR leader pause: adults spend over 60% of their waking hours sitting.
Summer is the season when employees are most eager to get outside - and the smartest HR teams are capitalizing on that energy.
Discover the step-by-step process of setting up a new step challenge using DistantRace. Embark on this exciting journey with us.
- John F. Kennedy
Every January, office teams across the country share the same collective intention: this is the year we get healthier.
If you've been researching corporate wellness challenge platforms, you've probably come across GoJoe.
Here's a number that should get every HR leader's attention: 87% of companies now have a formal wellness program in place, up from just 61% in 2020.
Here's a stat that might surprise you: sedentary office work costs U. S. employers roughly $54 billion per year in lost productivity.
Here's a number that should get every HR leader's attention: 41% of employers plan to increase wellness spending in the next one to two years.
The virtual race market has exploded since 2020, and it's showing no signs of slowing down. Nearly 50% of virtual races now span 8 to 30 days, giving participants the flexibility to complete distances on their own schedule — walking, running, or cycling from wherever they are. If you've been thinking about how to organize a virtual race in 2026, you're tapping into a format that removes venue logistics, attracts global participants, and can be surprisingly profitable. Whether you're a seasoned race director branching into digital events or a charity coordinator planning your first fundraiser, this guide walks you through every step..
If you've been using Walk15 for tracking your daily steps and participating in step challenges, you may be on the lookout for a platform that offers even more versatility and features.