My TT topic for today is: Using Virgin Pulse
This tool has been provided to me free where I’ve worked for the past 6+ years.
Believe it not, most people do not use it.
Many of you probably have never even heard of this program.
According to the website: 6,000+ organizations (over one million people), including 25% of the Global Fortune 500, in 190 countries and territories use Virgin Pulse.
What is it?
An online platform offered to employees to foster good health. In their words: “to engage and activate populations to change lives for good.”
Here are some more details on how Virgin Pulse works:
- You Read Two Health Tips each day.
- You Track at least Three Healthy Activities each day. You can track more than three and you can customize the activities that appear.
- You can participate in Challenges or Create your own.
- You can Track your Steps.
It syncs with a device you wear that tracks your steps.
- You have Access to Resources.
- You can Make Friends/Join Groups
- You will Earn Money.
Everything you do (as listed above) earns you points.
At the end of each quarter, you earn $100!!
Yup, that $400 each year!!
And you can set it up so it deposits into your bank account.
Happy Running! Do you use Virgin Pulse or some other type of tracking system? Would you if it were offered where you work? Please share.
Since today is Tuesday, I’m linking up with Zenaida and Kim (Kooky Runner).
I’m also linking up here:
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I had never heard of it. However, it reminds me of Evidation. I have nothing to lose so I am going to download the app.
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I also use Evidation… it takes me forever to earn $10 though. Still it’s money and it’s easy.
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Oh, this is cool!
I have never heard of Virgin Pulse. Going by the logo, it’s connected to the Virgin Group.
How is the money generated that is paid out to the users?
In any case, it’s a great tool to keep people moving. I’ve heard of programs that are supported by health insurance. You can earn points and that will decrease your premium. Also a good idea!
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I have no idea where the money comes from but it’s a no-brainer not to participate.
I’m not doing anything extra (except logging in daily) and I earn $$.
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Wow, this is cool! I’ve never heard of it. You say it’s free through your work- do you have to pay otherwise? I’m going to look into it.
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I don’t if it offered otherwise.
It’s so easy.
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What a great program for your company to offer. That’s so cool!
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I agree. Can you believe that most employees do not take part.
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I’ve never heard of this, but it sounds cool! I’d probably use it if we had it!
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I don’t understand why everyone doesn’t.
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I have not heard of Virgin Pulse, but it looks like a great platform for fitness and well-being. Add in the money incentives, and it offers a way to be rewarded for your fitness efforts 😉
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It is great. I do have to remind myself to log in everyday. Maybe that’s why many do not participate.
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$400/yr is great! Our insurance does pay for some stuff that has been surprising — and useful — but not quite that much.
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I am surprised more people don’t take part.
My insurance would cover Peleton and gym membership. But you have to go 50 times to get up to $200 covered.
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Well 50 times is basically just once a week. Covering Peloton is great — I use it more than once a week typically. But if you don’t use it it doesn’t make sense.
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I wish the Y was cheaper or I’d use my insurance for that.
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I don’t know this one, but I use Evidation which I like.
I use it mostly to supplement my Amazon, Dunkin’ budgets
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I started with achievement now Evidation because of you. And yes it’s fun money.
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My company used Virgin Pulse for years and I always thought it was so cool. Sadly they got rid of it this year 😦
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I never heard if it before I worked at my current job.
That’s too bad. I wonder why? Was too expensive or under utilized.
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I’ve never heard of this! Thanks for the info.
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I wonder how expensive it is for a company to purchase.
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I’ve never heard of it either but it is a great tool for your company to offer to keep people active and aware of their health
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I think so. I don’t love my job. But this is a great perk
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Never heard of it but I would probably do it if my work offered it. The cash incentive is nice!
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Definitely comes in handy… and I’m not doing anything I normally don’t do.
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I’ve never heard of this! I should check it out, but I suspect I won’t be able to earn money if based in Botswana. Let me investigate!
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Talk to where you work about it.
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