Move More Challenge
This fun annual challenge gets you moving more as you compete with your co-workers and log your steps with a tracking device.
About the Challenge
The Move More Challenge began in 2015 as a way to engage Emory employees in more physical activity and has continued every year since then. The challenge has been widely successful at Emory, with thousands of employees participating.
2020 Challenge
Registration is now open!
Who: The 2020 Move More Challenge is open to all benefits-eligible Emory employees and pre-65 retirees with Emory medical coverage.
What: Participants will form teams and work together as One Emory to unlock five stages while focusing on ways to improve their physical and emotional health.
When: Monday, March 23 – Sunday, May 3, 2020.
How to get started:
- Step 1: Join Healthy Emory Connect. If you have already joined, go to Step 2.
- Step 2: Register for the 2020 Move More Challenge beginning March 2.
- Step 3: Create or join a team. Teams can have a maximum of 10 people.
- Step 4: Connect your favorite device. You can participate in the Move More Challenge with a number of activity tracking devices including Fitbit, Apple Watch, and Garmin, or you can use your smartphone.
- Step 5: Start moving more! By participating, you will accumulate steps for points that count towards your medical plan incentives, plus you will have the opportunity to win fantastic prizes (see below).
To learn more about the 2020 challenge, read our FAQs:
2020 Rewards & Prizes
As an individual participant, you can earn Healthy Emory Connect points, have an opportunity to win prizes and maybe even help your Emory division win the challenge trophy!
COVID-19 Self-care Resources
Focus on your personal self-care and wellbeing during this time of uncertainty related to COVID-19. These resources are available to support your health and wellbeing.
Need Help?
Register for our Move More Challenge Overview webinar.
Contact Healthy Emory: healthyemory@emory.edu or 404-712-3775.
Contact Virgin Pulse: https://virginpulse.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new or 1-833-532-6896.
Find Your Wellness Champion:
Learn more
Read about the Move More Challenge in the Emory Report:- Emory employees walk more than 2 billion steps for 2019 Move More Challenge, June 18, 2019
- Emory employees walk more than one million miles for Move More Challenge, May 17, 2018
- Emory employees take over 3 billion steps in 2016 Move More Challenge, Dec. 13, 2016
Burn Calories, Not Cash
Healthy Emory is pleased to partner with Emory Transportation and Parking Services to encourage you to get active this Spring!
During the Move More Challenge, you can earn double points in the Commute Emory Platform for biking or walking! Choose to bike or walk to campus instead of drive, OR if you are telecommuting, bike or walk 30 minutes each day and log your trips for double points. Redeem those points for rewards!
Visit commute.emory.edu and log in with your Emory credentials to get started.
Have questions? Email commute@emory.edu.
