How to tell people I'm not joining the step challenge

Theoldguy1

robertw486 wrote: »

I'd just tell them you have other goals and priorities, because that's the truth.

BUT you might also use it as an example to the Living Well Committee that different people have different goals, and they should find a way to encourage people towards overall wellness. I'd also suggest a way to give the lesser capable people some chance of being recognized, whether it be the cash prizes or other methods. As an example, a step challenge would probably be easily won by a distance runner who already trains a lot. But the idea should be to also encourage Ms Random Name (who is obese and has bad knees) to try to better her health.

If it reaches a point of "everyone gets a trophy" then it often serves no purpose. But also remember that there may well be out of shape people who put in a huge effort in comparison to fit people, but since their total step counts (or other gauges) might be lower they will never "win". Just food for thought.

My gym is having a bodyfat reduction contest. Anyone who's bodyfat goes down in the 3 months gets their name put in a drawing for the prize so anyone who makes progress can win.

aokoye

Theoldguy1 wrote: »

robertw486 wrote: »

I'd just tell them you have other goals and priorities, because that's the truth.

BUT you might also use it as an example to the Living Well Committee that different people have different goals, and they should find a way to encourage people towards overall wellness. I'd also suggest a way to give the lesser capable people some chance of being recognized, whether it be the cash prizes or other methods. As an example, a step challenge would probably be easily won by a distance runner who already trains a lot. But the idea should be to also encourage Ms Random Name (who is obese and has bad knees) to try to better her health.

If it reaches a point of "everyone gets a trophy" then it often serves no purpose. But also remember that there may well be out of shape people who put in a huge effort in comparison to fit people, but since their total step counts (or other gauges) might be lower they will never "win". Just food for thought.

My gym is having a bodyfat reduction contest. Anyone who's bodyfat goes down in the 3 months gets their name put in a drawing for the prize so anyone who makes progress can win.

Mine at least used to do a challenge based on how much you exercise and how many wellness type activities you do. Awards are given based on how many minutes of activity/exercise you do and there's some sort of drawing as well.