sneak it in

Get active your way — anytime, anywhere — and win big!
Join the Sneak It In Challenge with Optimity from Sep. 15 – 30.

Get active your way — anytime, anywhere — and win big!
Join the Sneak It In Challenge (with Optimity), Sept 15–30.

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what is the sneak it in challenge?

The Sneak It In Challenge encourages people to sneak in small bouts of physical activity whenever, wherever and however works best for them. While everyone’s life situation is different, making room in your busy schedule for short movement breaks will help you be your best self by improving your mood, energy, creativity, focus, productivity and more. You don’t have to lift weights at a gym, take high-intensity exercise classes or run a marathon. Any physical activity you love doing or suits your needs or circumstances counts.

how to join the challenge

Download or open the free Optimity app to join in the Challenge.
Track your physical activity (“move minutes”) on the app from September 15 to 30.
Win prizes, including daily raffle prizes and a $500 Sport Chek gift card grand prize!

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prizes to be won

Daily raffle prizes: One of four $20 Sport Chek gift cards awarded every day of the Challenge between September 15 and 30
Grand prizes:
- A $500 Sport Chek gift card
- One of two $200 Sport Chek gift cards

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Sneak it invites

What are Sneak It Invites?

Sneaking in physical activity during your day is easier when you schedule it, so we created Sneak It Invites to help you do just that. Fit in some movement, whether it’s during your lunch break or between meetings or appointments, for your chance to win one of 15 pairs of Vessi shoes in our daily prize giveaway.

Follow the steps below to get your Sneak It Invite:

1. Download your Sneak It Invite: Click or tap the button below to download your Sneak It Invite.
2. Add or save it to a calendar app on your device, go to September 30 on the calendar to find your Sneak It Invite, and edit the date and time to one that works best for you to get active.
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3. Enter your email address for a chance to win a pair of Vessi shoes in our prize draw.
  
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6 tips to sneak physical activity into your daily life

Make your everyday actions active actions

Find opportunities to get active while working, studying, volunteering, engaging in self-care activities, doing chores and errands, and/or waiting. Take meetings and calls on the move, do a few squats while brushing your teeth, take a short dance break while unloading the dishwasher, stretch on the spot while waiting in line or for the elevator and/or lunge to and from your vehicle.

Use active transportation

If you’re able, walk, wheel or cycle to and from work, school appointments and/or shops, even if it’s just for part of the way. Taking public transit? Get off a stop or two earlier or take the stairs instead of escalators at stations. Driving? Park farther away from your destination. Working from home? Go on a walk or wheel before and after work to simulate a commute.

Exercise to energize

View physical activity less as a chore and more as a way to boost your energy. Sometimes we don’t move because we’re tired, but research shows that getting active can be just what we need!

Set movement break reminders

Set reminders on your phone, computer or tablet. Treat your active breaks like meetings, appointments and other obligations by planning them and blocking the time in your calendar so you’ll be more likely to stick with them.

Keep exercise equipment handy

Make small fitness equipment like resistance bands, dumbbells or a jump rope accessible for quick workouts. Store a pair of running shoes under your desk or in your personal vehicle.

Have active playtime

Play interactive games with your family that require physical movement. Tag or hopscotch with your kids or fetch with your pet could be active for all of you!

Set movement break reminders

Set reminders on your phone, computer or tablet. Treat your active breaks like meetings, appointments and other obligations by planning them and blocking the time in your calendar so you’ll be more likely to stick with them.

Keep exercise equipment handy

Make small fitness equipment like resistance bands, dumbbells or a jump rope accessible for quick workouts. Store a pair of running shoes under your desk or in your personal vehicle.

Have active playtime

Play interactive games with your family that require physical movement. Tag or hopscotch with your kids or fetch with your pet could be active for all of you!

Make your everyday actions active actions

Find opportunities to get active while working, studying, volunteering, engaging in self-care activities, doing chores and errands, and/or waiting. Take meetings and calls on the move, do a few squats while brushing your teeth, take a short dance break while unloading the dishwasher, stretch on the spot while waiting in line or for the elevator and/or lunge to and from your vehicle.

Use active transportation

If you’re able, walk, wheel or cycle to and from work, school appointments and/or shops, even if it’s just for part of the way. Taking public transit? Get off a stop or two earlier or take the stairs instead of escalators at stations. Driving? Park farther away from your destination. Working from home? Go on a walk or wheel before and after work to simulate a commute.

Exercise to energize

View physical activity less as a chore and more as a way to boost your energy. Sometimes we don’t move because we’re tired, but research shows that getting active can be just what we need!

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3 tips for organizations to help their members sneak physical activity into their days

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Encourage and enable active transportation

Offer incentives for those who walk, wheel, cycle or take public transit to get to and from work, school or volunteering, and provide bicycle racks, showers and changing facilities with lockers or cubbies.

Develop policies that support physical activity

Provide flexible schedules, offer opportunities to work, volunteer or study from home, and implement dress codes that allow employees, students or volunteers to wear comfortable clothing and footwear.

Place visible cues or reminders

Nudge employees, students or volunteers to sneak more physical activity into their days with cues such as signs beside elevators encouraging people to take the stairs or maps highlighting destinations within walking or wheeling distance.

More Tips for Organizations

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Break down barriers to getting active and reap the benefits

An active day brings benefits that can significantly improve your overall well-being. But many people face common barriers that prevent them from getting and staying active. By understanding these barriers and finding ways to overcome them, you can reap the many benefits of an active day and enjoy a healthier life.