![]() REWARDS Q: What are the rewards available for those participating in the challenge?Ī: Individuals who complete the challenge of 196,000 steps between Monday, August 14 and Sunday, September 10 will be entered into a raffle of gift vouchers valued between $25-$100. As you progress in the challenge, you’ll also get updates and congratulatory emails from Virgin Pulse, including one when you have achieved the full 196,000 step individual goal. If your account is properly synced, your steps will automatically show up. Q: How do I view how many steps I’ve taken at any given point during the challenge?Ī: You’ll see your challenge progress when you log into Virgin Pulse via the app or /TUFTSUNIVERSITY. Q: Do workouts captured in my activity tracker count toward my step goal?Ī: Yes, if you’ve entered a workout into your activity tracking device, it will automatically convert into steps on the backend. Q: How do I input my steps if I do not have a device that tracks my activity?Ī: If you do not have access to any of the activity tracking options in Virgin Pulse, you do have an option to enter steps manually. Once synced, your selection will show up in the “My Devices & Apps” tab. Q: How do I ensure my steps are properly synced to record my progress?Ī: Once you’re logged into Virgin Pulse via the app or at /TUFTSUNIVERSITY, navigate to “Devices & Apps.” On a browser, you’ll see this at the top in a drop-down menu where it says “More.” From there, you can “Browse Options” to find your activity tracker (e.g., Apple Health for an iPhone or Apple Watch, or other trackers like FitBit or MyFitnessPal). All steps must be logged by Monday, September 11. It is not measured by each individual day or week. Q: Do I need to meet the 7,000-step goal each day or do I have 4 weeks to accumulate 196,000 steps?Ī: You’ve achieved the challenge – and will be entered into the gift voucher raffle – when you reach 196,000 total steps between Monday, August 14 and Sunday, September 10. Once that’s done, get as many steps in as possible between Monday, August 14 and Sunday, September 10! They will automatically record in the system. From there, download the Virgin Pulse app and navigate to “Devices & Apps” to sync an activity tracker. Join as a team (up to 10 participants) or as an individual. ![]() PARTICIPATION Q: How do I participate in the steps challenge?Ī: Follow the step-by-step instructions to sign in or create an account. Invite your colleagues to log in or register or visit AccessTufts for details. Q: Can I invite a coworker to join the program?Ī: Yes – we encourage team participation, and this challenge is open to all faculty and staff. Removing yourself from a team will remove you from the entire challenge and you will not be able to participate. Q: Can I switch teams once I have registered?Ī: Once you are registered and officially on a team – either as a group or as an individual – you cannot change teams. Follow the instructions outlined here to locate and join your team. Each team member will follow the same steps for logging into or creating an account. Once the team captain creates the team’s name, they can invite teammates. The team captain should click on the challenge widget – the tile in the middle of the page – to join the challenge and select “Create a Team.” Each team should designate a team captain who will establish the team by signing into or creating an account. Q: How do I register as part of a team?Ī: You can have up to 10 participants join to form a team. Select “Create a Team” to create your team of one (yourself). Click on the challenge widget – the tile in the middle of the page – to join. Q: How do I register as an individual?Ī: Individuals can register by signing into or creating an account at /TUFTSUNIVERSITY. However, all individuals and teams are encouraged to register by the start of the challenge during the week of August 14 to allow enough time to reach the challenge goal of 196,000 steps per individual. ![]() Q: How long will registration be open?Ī: Registration will be open from Monday, July 31 through Sunday, September 10. You may upload steps via the provided instructions through Monday, September 11. DATES & REGISTRATION Q: When does the summer 2023 step challenge take place?Ī: The challenge begins on Monday, August 14 and ends on Sunday, September 10, 2023. If you are new to physical activity or have been diagnosed with a chronic health condition, please contact your Primary Care Provider prior to starting an exercise program. Below is a list of frequently asked questions. Thank you for your interest in the Tufts University Celebrations Around the World Challenge! The program begins on Monday, August 14 and ends on Sunday, September 10, 2023. ![]()
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