New Year, New You Challenge

A habit-based challenge designed to help build consistent, healthy movement routines through personal goal-setting.

5 weeks Activity Challenge Individual Challenge

$7.50 per participant

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$1,000 minimum per challenge

A habit-based challenge designed to help build consistent, healthy movement routines through personal goal-setting.

5 weeks Activity Challenge Individual Challenge

$7.50 per participant

|

$1,000 minimum per challenge

Challenge Description

Participants build consistent movement habits by completing a variety of fitness activities, from walking and running to cycling, gym visits, and bodyweight exercises.

Each week introduces new ways to earn points, helping employees explore different activities, stay motivated, and build healthy routines over time.

Participants earn points for eligible activities tracked through synced fitness devices or manual entry, with progress reflected on an individual leaderboard throughout the challenge.

Weekly Challenge Structure

Week 1: Earn 3 points per visit for Fitness Facilities, 2 points per mile for Walking, Running, Elliptical, and Hiking, and 1 point per mile for Bicycling and Spinning.

Week 2: Earn 2 points per time for Working out with a buddy, 3 points per visit for Fitness Facilities, 2 points per mile for Walking, Running, Elliptical, and Hiking, and 1 point per mile for Bicycling and Spinning.

Week 3: Earn 3 points per visit for Fitness Facilities, 2 points per mile for Walking, Running, Elliptical, and Hiking, 1 point per mile for Bicycling and Spinning, 0.25 points per pushup for Push-ups, 0.25 points per squat for Squats, and 1 point per minute for Planks.

Week 4: Earn 2 points per time for Working out with a buddy, 3 points per visit for Fitness Facilities, 2 points per mile for Walking, Running, Elliptical, and Hiking, 1 point per mile for Bicycling and Spinning, 0.25 points per pushup for Push-ups, 0.25 points per crunch for Crunches/Sit Ups, 1 point per minute for Planks, and 0.25 points per squat for Squats.

Week 5: Earn 3 points per visit for Fitness Facilities, 2 points per mile for Walking, Running, Elliptical, and Hiking, and 1 point per mile for Bicycling and Spinning.

What's Included

  • Multi-activity tracking across a wide range of healthy activities
  • Individual challenge format
  • Leaderboard visibility to track rankings throughout the challenge
  • Optional prizes for top performers

Key Details

Duration

4 weeks

Format

Individual or Team Challenge

Activity Type

Comprehensive

Goal

Highest Total Points

Optional Prizes

Offering prizes is a simple way to increase participation and keep employees engaged throughout the challenge. Based on what we see drive the most engagement, here are the most effective options:

  • Gift Cards or Monetary Rewards – A flexible option that appeals to a wide range of employees and consistently drives participation.
  • Extra PTO or Time Off – A highly valued reward that feels meaningful without adding direct cost to the program.
  • Recognition or Bragging Rights – Leaderboards, shoutouts, or a simple trophy can reinforce friendly competition.
  • Company Swag or Branded Items – Fun, tangible rewards employees can take with them beyond the challenge.

Getting Your Challenge Set Up

Once you submit your request form, IncentFit handles the heavy lifting.

We’ll review your request, set up your challenge, and send you an email to register your account and finalize your setup - so you can launch with minimal effort.

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Launch This Challenge

Submit a few details and the IncentFit team will help get your challenge set up.

Frequently asked questions

Most New Year, New You Challenges can be set up and ready to launch within 1–2 business days. Once details are submitted, the IncentFit team handles configuration and ensures everything is ready for employees to join.

Participants earn points by completing and tracking eligible activities throughout the challenge. Points can be earned for activities such as walking, running, hiking, elliptical workouts, bicycling, spinning, fitness facility visits, bodyweight exercises, planks, and working out with a buddy.

Participants can track eligible activities through synced fitness devices or manual entries in IncentFit, making it simple for different types of movement and fitness activities to count toward challenge progress.

This challenge includes a variety of movement and fitness activities, such as walking, running, hiking, elliptical workouts, bicycling, spinning, fitness facility visits, push-ups, squats, planks, crunches or sit-ups, and working out with a buddy.

Yes. The challenge is structured across 5 weeks, with different activities and point values introduced throughout the challenge. This helps keep the experience fresh while encouraging participants to try different forms of movement.

Yes. Offering prizes is optional but highly recommended to increase participation and keep employees engaged throughout the challenge. Common options include gift cards, extra PTO, company swag, wellness-related prizes, or recognition for top performers.

Participants are ranked by total points earned throughout the challenge. The winner is determined by the highest total point count at the end of the 5-week challenge.

Employees can typically join within a short grace period after the challenge begins. After that, admins can work with the IncentFit team to add participants if needed.

Administrative work is minimal. Once the challenge is set up, IncentFit handles tracking, scoring, leaderboards, and reporting so admins do not have to manually manage participant progress.

The New Year, New You Challenge is ideal for organizations looking to help employees start the year with healthier movement habits. It works well for employees at different fitness levels because participants can earn points through a variety of activities that fit different routines and preferences.