Shape Up & Go!
A Good Idea
Description
Shape Up & Go! is a workplace wellness program that encourages physical activity and improvements in nutrition among Cleveland Clinic employees.
After registering and filling out a profile, employees form teams and compete over 12 weeks to see who will exercise the most, walk the most pedometer steps, and/or lose the biggest percentage of weight. Employees track their progress and submit their results every two weeks, and winners are announced after the final week. Shape Up & Go! is funded by the Cleveland Clinic and a registration fee charged to employees when they sign up for the program.
After registering and filling out a profile, employees form teams and compete over 12 weeks to see who will exercise the most, walk the most pedometer steps, and/or lose the biggest percentage of weight. Employees track their progress and submit their results every two weeks, and winners are announced after the final week. Shape Up & Go! is funded by the Cleveland Clinic and a registration fee charged to employees when they sign up for the program.
Goal / Mission
The goal of Shape Up & Go! is to encourage physical activity and improvements in nutrition.
Results / Accomplishments
In 2010, Shape Up & Go! had 17,364 participants. On average, participants lost 6.49 pounds and decreased their Body Mass Index by 1.044 points. In addition, Shape Up & Go! has helped instill a culture of health at the Cleveland Clinic, with well over 25% of eligible employees choosing to participate in the program.
About this Promising Practice
Organization(s)
Cleveland Clinic
Primary Contact
Topics
Health / Physical Activity
Organization(s)
Cleveland Clinic
Source
Challenge.gov
Date of implementation
2009
Location
Ohio, Florida, and Nevada
Target Audience
Adults