Staff Step Challenge & Winter Activity Tips
January 13, 2025
By Kisha Goode, Health Promotion Specialist
What is 15,721,797? The number of steps taken by SCHC staff during September’s All-Staff Step Challenge! With participation from 18 different teams/program areas, the competition was a fun way to increase physical activity and encourage engagement among SCHC staff. Not only did participants strengthen team bonds by rallying their team members to keep stepping, but the challenge also allowed participants to get to know other staff across the organization.
Results
Shoutout to our prize winners: CHC 520 team (Sonia, Winslet, Janina, and Nailah), who had the highest average team steps, Stan from ADC with the highest overall steps, Janina from CHC 520 with the highest overall step day, and Ummey from the ADC for the being most improved stepper. Congratulations SCHC as the ultimate prize was won by everyone who participated: engaging in personal health promoting behavior!
Winter Activity Tips!
With winter coming, motivation for physical activity can be a struggle. However, there are safe and free ways to stay active during the colder months. Here are a few:
1. Bundle up and take a walk in the daylight, if it’s not icy.
You’ll be surprised at how quickly you’ll warm up!
2. You can also check out the free indoor tracks at Stephen Leacock Community Recreation Centre or the Toronto Pan Am Centre.
