Remarkable Results for This Year's
edHEALTH Walking Challenge
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Almost 580 Faculty and Staff Step it Up for Four-Week Walking Challenge |
Almost 580 faculty and staff from 17 colleges, universities, and secondary schools participated in this year’s edHEALTH “Walk This Way” Walking Challenge. This represented a 28.9% increase in participation over last year.
Employees achieved remarkable results over the four-week challenge that positively affect their health and well-being:
- 148.5M steps walked, 40.5M more than last year
- Average of 260,407 steps walked per walker
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Weekly and Grand Prize Winners
For every week of the walking challenge, participants were eligible for a “Walk This Way” gift card based on steps walked.
- 5,000 steps per day or 35,000 steps per week - 72 employees received a $50 gift card
- 7,500 steps per day / 52,500 step per week - 70 employees received a $75 gift card
- 10,000 steps per day/ 70,000 steps per week - 70 employees received a $100 gift card
The top stepper from each organization receives a $500 Amazon Gift Card!
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Clark University Tops Highest Step School Rankings
Clark University posted the highest average steps per participant at an incredible 372,946 steps per participant. The school wins an engraved “Walk This Way” trophy. Congratulations, Clark University!
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Congratulations to Our Grand Prize Winners! |
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The top stepper at each competing school wins a $500 grand prize Amazon gift card.
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Institution
Bennington College
Bentley University
Berklee College of Music
Boston College
Brandeis University
Clark University
edHEALTH Staff
Emerson College
Olin College of Engineering
Lasell University
Match Education
Regis College
Salve Regina University
Suffolk University
Wellesley College
Wentworth Inst.
Wheaton College
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Top Stepper
Teresa Sholes
Susan Capolino-Cocuzzo
Jenee Force
James GuyA
Samantha de Melim
Elizabeth Bone
Cindy McGrath
Robert Casagrande
Callan Bignoli
Patrick O'Connor
Faraaz Rashidi
Tanya Jean-Francois
Ginny Obert
James O'Connor
Karen Geromini
Benjamin Assa
Linette Liebling
Adam Epstein
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Steps Walked
343,341
1,025,543
444,233
804,302
875,332
422,678
520,146
873,546
599,768
510,372
661,106
462,051
491,344
656,215
784,952
518,064
853,017
867,540
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9 Tips to Keep You Walking After the edHEALTH Challenge |
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Although the edHEALTH Walking Challenge has ended, it’s an ideal time of year to keep your steps up. Walking is healthy, convenient, and boosts your energy and mood. Your activity tracker can inspire you to make progress. Whether you walk for enjoyment, to reduce cholesterol, lower blood pressure, strengthen your bones, or lose weight, here are nine steps to keep you fit and motivated:
1. Invest in good sneakers – comfortable sneakers that fit properly will help you avoid blisters and calluses. Look for athletic shoes with a good arch, a supportive heel, and cushioned, flexible soles that help absorb shock. Depending on how frequently you walk, replace your sneakers every three to six months. |
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2. Wear appropriate clothing – wear comfortable clothing that’s appropriate for the weather. Don a hat and apply sunscreen to protect yourself during the day. For hot days, bring along water to stay hydrated. At night, be sure you’re visible with bright colors, reflective tape, or flashing lights.
3. Schedule it into your day – if walking and exercise are part of your daily schedule, you’re less likely to skip it. In addition to aerobic activity like walking, include strength training and flexibility for variety and additional benefits.
4. Be flexible with your routine – if you miss your standing morning routine, make it up at lunch or after work. When your schedule is packed, consider breaking your walk into 15-minute segments that you can squeeze between meetings and other obligations.
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- Savings
- Ownership
- Transparency
- Innovation
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