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Corporate Wellness
Fitness Challenges

Make movement easy for every employee. From quick warm-ups to full workouts — all in one smartphone app.

Support Sedentary Lifestyle with Office Fitness Challenges

Sitting for long hours is common in modern office work — but teams can create more opportunities to move during the day.

Prolonged sitting is often associated with lower energy, reduced engagement, and fewer opportunities for movement during the workday. One systematic review found that office workers spend at least two-thirds of their working hours in a sedentary position, with negative effects on physical well-being and energy levels [1]. Office fitness challenges are designed to break up those long stretches with short, purposeful movement. BetterMe Business offers a library of micro-workouts — desk stretches, standing routines, and quick HIIT sessions — that employees can complete without leaving their workspace. For many teams, building short movement breaks into the workday can support focus and may help sustain strength and drive throughout the day. Research suggests that micro-breaks may be associated with reduced fatigue and higher vigor during the workday [2].

FOR EVERY EMPLOYEE

Corporate Fitness Challenges for Different Fitness Levels

Good wellness programs work for everyone on the team — not just those who already exercise.

BetterMe Business is designed for a wide range of fitness levels, from first-timers to experienced athletes. Flexible corporate fitness challenges can give employees different ways to participate within the same team initiative. Every challenge in the app is structured with beginner-friendly options and clear progression paths, so no one feels excluded or overwhelmed.

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Beginner-friendly entry points

Short, guided routines that ease new participants into regular movement without pressure.

Two colleagues smiling as they choose a workout level in the BetterMe app on a smartphone in a sunlit office

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Scalable intensity

Employees choose their level — light stretching, moderate cardio, or full HIIT — within the same challenge.

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Flexible scheduling

Workouts fit into any schedule, whether employees prefer mornings, lunch breaks, or end-of-day sessions.

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No equipment needed

All challenges are designed to work in an office environment, at home, or on the go.

GET STARTED

The 30-Day Corporate Fitness Challenge Format

A structured, time-bound challenge is one of the most effective ways to build lasting movement habits within a team.

The 30-day format gives employees a clear start point, a daily habit to build, and a shared goal to work toward. Within the BetterMe Business app, HR managers can launch a company-wide 30-day corporate fitness challenge in just a few steps.

Step 1

Set Up Your Challenge

Log in to the BetterMe Business admin dashboard and start setting up a new challenge.

BetterMe Workspace admin portal showing Step 1 of challenge setup with a calendar open to pick the challenge start date

Step 2

Invite Your Team

Send participation invites directly through the app. Employees receive a notification and can join with one tap. No additional logins or downloads required beyond the existing BetterMe Business app.

BetterMe app screen on a smartphone showing a mindfulness challenge invite with a Join button, start date, and 12-day duration

Step 3

Track and Encourage

Monitor team progress from the admin dashboard throughout the challenge. Push notifications and in-app milestones can help remind participants to stay engaged day to day.

BetterMe Workspace admin portal showing the challenge leaderboard with participant rankings, total steps, and locations

Step 4

Celebrate Completion

At the end of the 30 days, review team participation and key activity metrics from the admin dashboard. Share results with the team to recognise effort and maintain momentum.

BetterMe Workspace admin portal showing the challenge chat with employee feedback and a closing message summarising completion highlights
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Ready to build a culture of movement?

Launch your corporate step challenge with BetterMe Business — from setup to results in days. One platform, every team member.

KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING

Track Workouts and Celebrate Consistency

Regular movement is most sustainable when employees can see their progress and feel recognised for showing up.

BetterMe Business includes built-in workout tracking so employees can log completed sessions, review their activity history, and monitor personal streaks. For HR teams, the admin dashboard provides an overview of team-wide participation, helping wellness managers identify engagement trends and recognise high performers.

“Small wins, tracked consistently, are what build lasting habits.”

Frequently Asked Questions

What is corporate wellness?

Corporate wellness is a comprehensive approach to employee well-being that includes providing access to high-quality fitness activities such as workouts, yoga, and stretching programs to help support drive and overall well-being.

What are office fitness challenges?

Office fitness challenges are structured movement programs designed to help employees stay active during the workday. They typically involve short, scheduled sessions — such as desk stretches, walking breaks, or quick cardio routines — that can be completed in or around the workplace.

How long should a corporate fitness challenge last?

Challenge length depends on your team's goals and engagement capacity. A 30-day format is a popular choice because it is long enough to build a habit and short enough to maintain focus. BetterMe Business supports challenges of varying durations, so HR teams can select a format that fits their wellness calendar.

How do flexible fitness challenges benefit employees with different fitness levels?

Flexible challenges are designed so that employees at all fitness levels can participate and feel supported. By offering beginner-friendly options alongside more intensive routines, these programs can support broader team participation and may contribute to a stronger sense of shared purpose.

Can employees track their own fitness progress in the app?

Yes. BetterMe Business includes individual workout tracking, personal streaks, and milestone rewards so employees can monitor their own activity and stay motivated. HR administrators can also view team-wide participation data from the dashboard to support program management and recognition.