Workstation Workouts Challenge

Build healthier workday habits through simple stretches and desk-friendly exercises.

4 weeks Activity Challenge Individual Challenge

$7.50 per participant

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$1,000 minimum per challenge

Build healthier workday habits through simple stretches and desk-friendly exercises.

4 weeks Activity Challenge Individual Challenge

$7.50 per participant

|

$1,000 minimum per challenge

Challenge Description

Participants build healthier workday movement habits by completing simple stretches and strengthening exercises that can be done at or near a workstation.

Each week introduces desk-friendly activities like seated stretches, neck rolls, core squeezes, calf raises, wall sits, push-ups, dips, squats, and other quick movement breaks.

Participants earn points for eligible exercises logged through manual entry, with progress reflected on an individual leaderboard throughout the challenge.

Weekly Challenge Structure

Week 1: Participants earn 10 points per time for Seated Cat-Cow Stretch, 10 points per time for Seated Pigeon Stretch, 5 points per time for Neck Rolls, 1 point per time for Chest Opener Stretch, 10 points per minute for Ab Squeeze, and 10 points per minute for Glute Squeeze.

Week 2: Participants earn 10 points per minute for Ab Squeeze, 10 points per minute for Glute Squeeze, 1 point per rep for Calf Raises, 1 point per rep for Standing Leg Curl, 1 point per rep for Seated Leg Raise, and 1 point per rep for Arm Circles.

Week 3: Participants earn 1 point per dip for Dips, 1 point per pushup for Push-ups, 25 points per minute for Wall Sit, 1 point per rep for Seated Squat, and 2 points per minute for Stretching.

Week 4: Participants earn 1 point per dip for Dips, 1 point per pushup for Push-ups, 25 points per minute for Wall Sit, 1 point per rep for Seated Squat, and 2 points per minute for Stretching.

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 Challenge

Activity Type

Physical Exercise

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 Workstation Workouts 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 logging eligible workstation-friendly exercises throughout the challenge. Points can be earned for activities like seated stretches, neck rolls, ab and glute squeezes, calf raises, leg curls, leg raises, arm circles, dips, push-ups, wall sits, seated squats, and stretching.

Participants track eligible activities through manual entry in IncentFit, making it simple to log stretches, strengthening exercises, and movement breaks throughout the workday.

This challenge includes workday-friendly stretches and strengthening exercises, such as seated cat-cow stretches, seated pigeon stretches, neck rolls, chest openers, ab and glute squeezes, calf raises, leg curls, leg raises, arm circles, dips, push-ups, wall sits, seated squats, and stretching.

Yes. Workstation Workouts is structured across 4 weeks, with different stretches, strengthening exercises, and movement breaks introduced throughout the challenge. This helps keep the experience fresh while encouraging consistent workday movement.

The goal of Workstation Workouts is to help participants add simple, approachable movement into the workday. The challenge encourages employees to break up sedentary time, stretch, strengthen, and build healthier daily routines.

Yes. Offering prizes is optional but highly recommended to increase participation and keep employees engaged throughout the challenge. Common options include gift cards, wellness-related prizes, company swag, ergonomic desk accessories, 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 4-week challenge.

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 Workstation Workouts Challenge is ideal for organizations looking to encourage simple movement during the workday. It works well for employees who spend long periods sitting and want approachable ways to stretch, strengthen, and add more movement into their daily routine.