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UM  Challenge UM  On your marks, get set, walk

  • ForUM staff
  • June 1 through July 2, 2023

As part of Workplace Quality of Life Week, technology is being put to work to promote well-being. To combat a sedentary lifestyle,UM a digital challenge via the Kiplin app.

Goal: to support one another and motivate each other to increase our daily physical activity… and why not, climb onto the podium as a team among the top walkers atUM.

Put together your team (2 to 5 people), lace up your shoes, warm up, and start walking! Your steps will automatically be converted into points that will propel you to the top of the leaderboard.

The more regularly your team members walk, the more points you'll earn!

Funand athletic challengeswill punctuate the game and allow teams to earn bonus points.An instant messaging systemwill centralize communication with your team and all participants.

Four webinars will also be offered during the gaming session:

  • Introduction to Meditation with Little Bamboo
  • Ideas for Healthy Lunches on the Go
  • At the office and feeling right at home
  • Quitting Smoking to Develop Other Skills

Registration opens on June 1.

The gaming session will take place from June 14 to July 2. All steps taken during this period will count toward the team's score.

Ready to take on the challenge?

Participation in this challenge is limited toUM staff. To get a head start, get ready before June 14:

Download the Kiplin app on your smartphone (see the tutorial):

  • If you have an Android device, download the Google Fit app;
  • If you have an iPhone, allow access to data from the Health app (select at least “Number of steps”). 

Create your account:

  • Enter the access code provided byUM the “Week for Quality of Life at Work” newsletter;
  • Enter your email address and the password of your choice (PLEASE NOTE: If you are using your umontpellier email address, do not use the password associated with it).

Find the “Play, Walk, Move” challenge in the “Events” tab.

To create your own team or join one, tap the "Ready" button.

Did you miss the start? Don't worry—you can join the challenge at any time!

What if I'm the only one who wants to play?

Having trouble motivating your coworkers? Don't panic! You can create or join an open team!

Ranking results:

The rankings (one team and one individual) will be announced on Monday, July 3. The top 10 teams will each receive a sweatshirt inUM colors,UM the winning team will be rewarded for their efforts with a one-hour wellness massage.

Did you know?

Do you think there’s no connection between physical activity and quality of life at work?

Think again!

Physical activity at work has three benefits:

  1. Improved stress management through reduced anxiety and increased self-confidence. Your coworkers are sure to appreciate it!
  2. Boosts concentration, attention, and creativity. Your brain cells will love it!
  3. Strengthening team spirit by encouraging interaction among staff members regardless of their status.

It makes you want to take action, doesn't it? 

The data collected as part of the challenge will not be sold or shared with third parties, and will be hosted in France by a hosting provider certified to handle health data.

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