Welcome to the 2017 New Healthy Steps Program!
The Basics:
· The program runs February 1, 2017 – November 30, 2017 and the cost is $25.
· All challenges, activities, and points are tracked online at myinertia.com
· You will need a Fitbit or Garmin tracking device to earn daily points and for some of the monthly challenges. Most Fitbit and Garmin devices are compatible with myinertia or if you do not have one you can purchase the device of your choice at a discounted rate online at thewellnessoutlet.com. The minimum required is a basic pedometer tracker available at online for $25. And the YWCA will subsidize $25 of the cost of a new device! You can use the $25 subsidy on the basic pedometer device making the cost $0 (+shipping).
· You earn points through a variety of challenges, activities, and healthy behaviors. Total points available:
o 5 points just for watching an orientation video!
o 100 points available for volunteering for community or YWCA events
o 165 points available for monthly challenges
o 1,818 points available for using your device to track daily activity
o 250 points available for participating in annual wellness & prevention activities
· All prizes will be awarded at the end of the program year and are considered taxable income that will appear as ‘non wage comp’ on your payroll
o 400-599 points – receive a $25 gift card to your choice of Target, Lunds, or Holiday
o 600-899 points – receive a $50 gift card to your choice of Target, Lunds, or Holiday
o 900+ points – receive your choice of a $200 Visa gift card or 2 days PTO (must be benefit-eligible)
How to join the 2017 Healthy Steps program:
· Sign the registration form and submit it with your $25 payment to Margaret Ott - Downtown
· Go to www.myinertia.com and create an account using the code: YMSP-10276-11516
Decide which activity tracking device is right for you - 4 options
· If you currently have a Fitbit or Garmin device and do not want to purchase a new one it will likely work with myinertia. Nearly all Fitbit devices are compatible as well Garmin Vivo series or most Garmin’s with cadence/step/pace counters.
· You can be part of the bulk YWCA order for the basic, clip-on activity tracker (Garmin Vivoki)
o Complete order form, send downtown to Margaret Ott. Forms must be received by February 17th. We will not be processing more than one bulk order. You can still order the Garmin Vivoki device on your own and the cost after the YWCA subsidy will be $0.00 but you will need to pay for shipping.
· You can purchase the Fitbit or Garmin device of your choice from www.thewellnessoutlet.com - you get a discount off the retail price and the YWCA subsidizes $25 of the cost. How cool is that!
o From www.thewellnessoutlet.com click ‘create account’
o Use the code: YWCAMN16TWO to register your account
o Choose your device and at check out you will enter your Coupon Code to reduce the price by $25.00 (you will have received the code via email after you have register for Healthy Steps).
· Many (but not all) smart phones are compatible with the Fitbit mobile app and does not require a device. It uses your phone’s sensors to track basic activity data so you won’t need a device but your phone will only track activity when it is with you.
o If you want to use this option test if your mobile device is compatible by downloading the Fitbit app, Tap Join Fitbit, and at the bottom of the screen tap ‘No Fitbit Yet?’
§ This will then tell you if your phone is compatible or not. If not you will need to do one of the other options.
What to do with your Device
· Link Fitbit or Garmin devices or your Fitbit mobile without a device to myinertia
o If you haven’t already, create your account with Fitbit or Garmin following the manufacturer instructions provided with your device. If using your smartphone as your tracking device Download the Fitbit mobile app, tap join, tap no Fitbit yet? and follow prompts.
o Once your Fitbit or Garmin account is active, login to your myinertia account.
o Choose ‘myDevices’ and click the ‘Link to Fitbit’ or the ‘Link to Garmin’ button. This will take you to a screen to input your Fitbit account username and password and finalize the linking of the two accounts.
o Your data will automatically post in your myinertia account anytime you offload to your Fitbit or Garmin account. You can offload data via the Garmin or Fitbit app, make sure to open the app periodically to ensure it is offloading data. If you are using Fitbit Mobile without device, make sure to open app regularly to ensure the phones accelerometer is paired with the app.
· Make sure to check myinertia to verify that your devices data is making it to myinertia. Remember you can earn daily points for steps!
· If you need help linking your device or have questions on how to get the devices data to myinertia you can email or call 1-888-593-8868.
Now what?
o Now you are set to start earning points and making healthy habits!
o Log into myinertia frequently
o View your scorecard and learn about the monthly challenges by clicking the titles
o Make sure your device is communicating your activity to myinertia for a chance to earn daily step points!