Engagement-Driven Wellness Plan
The Engagement-Driven Wellness Plan is built to keep people taking part all year. It mixes popular activity challenges – exercise time, steps, cycling, running and distance – with collective goals and varied points challenges, so there is always something new to talk about and a reason to join in. Each month has a standard target that most people can reach and an advanced target for those who want more.
Use it as a template: copy the months you like, adjust the targets to your team and set the challenges up in YuMuuv. You can find all ready-made plans on the wellness challenge templates page.
Table of Contents
1. January: Exercise Endeavor
Period: January
Activity type: Exercise time challenge
Standard target: 1,000 minutes of exercise in the month
Advanced target: 1,500 minutes, with varied workouts
Why it works: every type of training counts, so the whole team can start the year active in the way they enjoy.
2. February: Serenity and Health Sync
Period: February
Activity type: Daily habits points challenge
Points: 10 minutes of mindfulness (10 p), 7 hours of sleep (10 p), 2 litres of water (10 p)
Standard target: complete the daily habits on 20 of 28 days
Advanced target: 24 of 28 days
Why it works: three simple daily habits for mind and body build a balanced routine. See the mindfulness challenge.
3. March: Strength Series Showdown
Period: March
Activity type: Strength challenge – push-ups, pull-ups and squats
Standard target: 4,000 repetitions in total
Advanced target: 6,500 repetitions
Why it works: short bodyweight sets fit into any day and build strength. Easier variations, such as knee push-ups, count too.
4. April: Wellness Points Panorama
Period: April
Activity type: Wellness points challenge
Points: car-free day (1 day = 20 p), reading (10 min = 20 p), deep breathing (10 min = 20 p), hobby time (15 min = 20 p), cold plunge for those used to it (1 min = 20 p), encouraging someone (1 person = 20 p)
Standard target: 1,800 points
Advanced target: 2,300 points
Why it works: a varied points menu gives everyone a way to contribute and keeps the conversation going. Read how YuMuuv's point system works.
5. May: Step Spectacular
Period: May
Activity type: Total steps challenge
Standard target: 250,000 steps in the month
Advanced target: 360,000 steps
Why it works: walking is the most inclusive activity there is, and spring weather makes it easy. See the step challenge.
6. June: Cycle Surge Season
Period: June
Activity type: Cycling distance challenge
Standard target: 250 km in the month
Advanced target: 350 km
Why it works: cycling is low-impact and can replace car trips in summer. See the cycling challenge.
7. July: Calorie Burn Collective
Period: July
Activity type: Collective calories challenge
Standard target: 2,300 kcal × number of days × number of participants
Advanced target: 2,600 kcal × number of days × number of participants
Why it works: a shared goal keeps the team connected during the holiday season – everyone contributes when they can.
8. August: Artistic Wellness Wave
Period: August
Activity type: Wellness points challenge
Points: alcohol-free day (1 day = 10 p), contrast shower (3 min = 10 p), creative arts (15 min = 10 p), journaling (1 day = 10 p), 12-hour overnight fast for those who choose it (10 p), screen-free meal (1 meal = 10 p)
Standard target: 1,200 points
Advanced target: 1,600 points
Why it works: creativity, reflection and small healthy choices round out a sporty summer.
9. September: Running Rhythms Rally
Period: September
Activity type: Running distance challenge
Standard target: 120 km in the month
Advanced target: 180 km
Why it works: cooler autumn weather is ideal for running regularly. See the running challenge.
10. October: Distance Dynamics
Period: October
Activity type: Distance challenge – walking, running or cycling
Standard target: 150 km in the month
Advanced target: 200 km, including at least one organised event such as a fun run
Why it works: letting people choose how they cover the distance keeps participation high as the days get shorter. See the distance challenge.
11. November: Training Time Triumph
Period: November
Activity type: Collective training time challenge
Standard target: 1,000 minutes × number of participants
Advanced target: 1,500 minutes × number of participants
Why it works: a collective goal lets beginners and regular exercisers work towards the same result in the darkest month.
12. December: Wellness Wonderland
Period: December
Activity type: Wellness points challenge
Points: flossing (1 day = 10 p), tracking personal finances (1 day = 10 p), healthy cooking (1 meal = 10 p), daylight (10 min = 10 p), a phone-free evening (1 day = 10 p), deep breathing (10 min = 10 p)
Standard target: 1,000 points
Advanced target: 1,300 points
Why it works: small, practical habits for body, mind and money end the year on a calm note and set up a healthy start to the next.
13. Summary
The Engagement-Driven Wellness Plan alternates activity challenges with collective goals and points challenges, so every month brings something new to join and talk about. Standard and advanced targets let everyone take part at their own level. For more ideas on keeping people involved, see 10 ways to increase engagement in a wellness challenge.
Want to compare options? See the most inclusive annual wellness plan, the holistic annual wellness plan and the performance-focused wellness plan, or browse all wellness challenge templates. Ready to set it up? Book a demo and we will help you build your year.
