Sync fitness tracker to automatically earn My Wellness points; Go Move challenge runs through Feb. 28

Employees and their spouses can automatically earn one My Wellness point for each day they take at least 8,000 steps, up to a maximum of 200 points, simply by syncing their fitness device to the My Wellness portal. Participants can also manually record each 8,000-step day, though syncing a tracker allows for the most seamless experience.

Many devices and apps are compatible with the wellness portal. See the FAQ document for more information and instructions for syncing.

In addition to the point earned each day for achieving 8,000 steps, participants can also earn an additional point each day for logging 30 minutes of physical activity, such as biking, swimming, fitness class, sports, hiking, gardening or other activities that get you moving.

Go Move Challenge

Speaking of steps, the 13th annual Go Move Challenge, a physical activity challenge among several Jesuit universities, is underway and runs through Saturday, Feb. 28. Employees are encouraged to participate by recording steps and physical activity on the Go Move Challenge site. More information on the event can be found here.

To join the challenge:

• Visit www.GoMoveChallenge.org and register (even if you have participated before)
• Select "LOG IN / REGISTER" from the top menu
• Under "REGISTER," enter your university email and the required information, including "Marquette University" as the university name
• In the "Division/College" field, choose your division or college. If it is not listed, select "Other" and type it in
• Click "SUBMIT" to complete your registration
• You will receive a confirmation email with your login email and password

How to log minutes for the challenge:

• Visit www.GoMoveChallenge.org
• Click the "LOG IN / REGISTER" button on the top menu bar
• In the "LOG IN" box, enter your email address and password
• In the "LOG MY WORKOUT" box, select the intensity of your workout and description and enter the number of minutes, and select a single date or date range for logging multiple days
• Click the "LOG IT" button when finished
• Users can delete minutes that were entered in error

For more information about all the activities that can earn My Wellness points, as well as information on the incentives that can be obtained by earning points, check out the My Wellness Program informational page.