Can You 'Fit in 15' This July?

Duke’s employee wellness program challenges staff and faculty to move for 30 minutes a day and earn rewards along the way

A stack of hand weights rest by a running shoe

Most adults in the United States know they should be exercising more.

Few actually do.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 26% of men and 19% of women meet the nationally recommended level of physical activity of 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise per week, or about 30 minutes a day, five days a week.

LIVE FOR LIFE, Duke’s employee wellness program, hopes to nudge that number in the right direction among Duke staff and faculty with “Fit in 15” in July. Registration is open.

The annual Fit in 15 challenge takes place July 6–31, asking participants to log 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per day for at least 15 days during the month. Activities such as walking, running, swimming, biking and strength training all qualify.

"Fit in 15 has been a wonderful opportunity for staff and faculty who are looking to challenge themselves to keep moving and overall live a more active lifestyle,” said Carlos Velasquez, a Fitness Specialist for LIVE FOR LIFE.

Registrants will receive weekly motivational emails, information on different forms of aerobic exercise and more.  Everyone who completes the challenge requirements earns 50 LIVE FOR LIFE Dollars, a Monopoly-like money that can be used to purchase fitness-related items.

“Anyone looking for that little extra motivational push can find it with this program."

Participating? Share your Fit in 15 photographs through our story idea form or send to working@duke.edu.

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