Team up with your University of Iowa coworkers and join thousands in Live Healthy Iowa's annual 10 Week Wellness Challenge! Over the course of the challenge, you will track your weekly physical activity minutes and compete against teams across the state while improving your health.
Program Details
Dates: January 13 - March 21, 2025
liveWELL is covering the registration fee for all University of Iowa employees that register for the 2025 challenge.
How to Participate
Registration for this program has now closed.
Lunchtime Activities
Every other week during the challenge, liveWELL is offering a 15-minute session to promote physical activity. Stay motivated and inspired by joining these lunchtime activities. Register by using the link below to choose what sessions you are interested in attending.
- January 23: Create Your Physical Activity Plan
- Map out your goals with an interactive discussion and worksheet.
- February 6: 10-Minute Guided Stretching
- Participate in gentle movement.
- February 20: Wellness Talk: Does Walking Count?
- Discover the facts about walking for fitness.
- March 6: Intro to Strength Training + 10-Minute Bodyweight Workout
- Build strength with simple, effective exercises.
- March 20: Wellness Talk: Movement at Work + Deskercise Demo
- Learn easy ways to stay active at your desk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my personal email address?
You must use your University of Iowa email address if using the subsidy code for free registration.
What counts as activity for this challenge?
Any intentional movement can be logged in the dashboard. Examples include:
- Shoveling snow (don't forget to count these hard-earned minutes!)
- Going for a walk over lunch
- Climbing the stairs instead of taking the elevator
- Dancing or playing outside with children
What is a team captain?
A team captain is the designated leader for the team, and the individual who registers a team. Team captains collect T-shirt sizes and University of Iowa emails for registration.
What if 11 (or more) people want to be on my team?
If there are more than 10 people that you would like to register for a team, you may do so by creating two teams.
Can I be the captain of multiple teams?
Yes, you may be the captain of multiple teams. However, you will only be able to be an active member on one team for the challenge.
Can I register someone who is not a University of Iowa employee?
Your team can include both UI employees and non-UI employees. However, only UI employees are allowed to use the subsidy code for free registration. View how to do so in the Registration Guide.
Why is liveWELL promoting this program?
Personal Health Assessment (PHA) data shows that 36% of employees are currently not meeting the physical activity guidelines. Of those, 90% of employees are getting ready or ready to change this behavior. This programs provides a fun opportunity to get active during the winter months and take one step closer to meeting physical activity guidelines.
If you have additional questions, visit the Live Healthy Iowa website or contact us at livewell@uiowa.edu.