40 ways to integrate more movement at work

Marla Pelletier • Mar 13, 2023

Movement ideas to launch your wellness program at work

Never organized workplace wellness before? Here are some ideas so that you can integrate more movement at work.


Want to make this fun? Make a bingo board with these 25 ideas. Each week have them do one challenge: Complete a horizontal row, complete a vertical row, get all the corners, etc. Then enter those who complete the weekly challenge into a drawing to win a prize. Then they not only win a prize, but also get the award of better health and range of motion at the end of the week!



  1. Stand-up meetings: Conduct meetings while standing to encourage movement.
  2. Exercise breaks: Schedule short breaks throughout the day for stretching or light exercise.
  3. Active seating: Use active seating options like balance balls or standing desks to encourage movement while working.
  4. Walking meetings: Take meetings outside and walk while talking.
  5. Desk exercises: Incorporate simple desk exercises such as neck rolls or wrist stretches into the workday.
  6. Stair climbing: Encourage employees to take the stairs instead of the elevator.
  7. Walking or cycling to work: Encourage employees to walk or cycle to work instead of driving.
  8. Group fitness classes: Offer on-site fitness classes during lunch or after work.
  9. Game breaks: Take short breaks to play games that encourage physical activity, such as table tennis or cornhole.
  10. Step challenges: Organize step challenges for employees to encourage physical activity and friendly competition.
  11. Office games: Organize office games that encourage movement, such as ping pong or cornhole.
  12. Dance parties: Schedule short dance parties to get employees up and moving.
  13. Virtual reality games: Provide virtual reality games that encourage physical activity.
  14. Hiking trips: Organize group hiking trips for employees to get outside and get some exercise.
  15. Scavenger hunts: Create office scavenger hunts that require employees to move around and search for items.
  16. Interactive challenges: Organize interactive challenges that encourage physical activity, such as a relay race or obstacle course.
  17. Team-building activities: Incorporate team-building activities that encourage movement, such as ropes courses or team-building exercises.
  18. Movement-based video games: Provide video games that encourage physical activity, such as Dance Dance Revolution.
  19. Sports tournaments: Organize office sports tournaments, such as basketball or soccer, to encourage physical activity and friendly competition.
  20. Karaoke: Schedule karaoke sessions to get employees singing and moving.
  21. Fitness challenges: Organize fitness challenges where employees can compete to see who can get the most steps in a day or week.
  22. Nature walks: Organize nature walks for employees to get outside and get some exercise.
  23. Yoga classes: Offer yoga classes that are specifically designed to be fun and engaging.
  24. Outdoor picnic: Organize an outdoor picnic where employees can play games, eat, and socialize while getting some physical activity.
  25. Fun runs: Organize fun runs or walks that are themed and encourage employees to dress up and have fun while getting some exercise.
  26. Take walking breaks: Encourage employees to take short walking breaks to get up from their desks and move around.
  27. Stretch routines: Incorporate stretching routines into the workday to improve posture and flexibility.
  28. Yoga sessions: Offer on-site yoga sessions during lunch or after work.
  29. Dance breaks: Schedule short dance breaks to get employees moving and break up the monotony of sitting.
  30. Outdoor work spaces: Create outdoor work spaces where employees can work and get fresh air while still being productive.
  31. Group walks: Organize group walks during lunch or after work to encourage physical activity and socialization.
  32. Virtual fitness challenges: Organize virtual fitness challenges where employees can participate in physical activity from their homes.
  33. Mobile workstations: Provide mobile workstations that can be used while standing or moving around.
  34. Office sports leagues: Organize office sports leagues, such as basketball or soccer, to encourage physical activity.
  35. Obstacle course: Create an obstacle course within the office for employees to challenge themselves and break up the day.
  36. Exercise equipment: Provide exercise equipment such as dumbbells or resistance bands for employees to use during breaks.
  37. Garden work: Create a garden area where employees can work and get some physical activity.
  38. Massage sessions: Offer on-site massage sessions to help employees relax and relieve tension.
  39. Fun runs: Organize fun runs for employees to participate in and get physical activity.
  40. Dynamic seating: Provide seating options that allow for movement, such as rocking chairs or stools.



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