Week 1: Welcome to the Challenge!

We are thrilled you have decided to enhance your wellbeing by participating in this four-week steps challenge.

Regular brisk walking is a fantastic way to maintain a healthy weight and keep you feeling energized. As you begin planning your routine, here are a few tips to get you off on the right foot:

1. Choose the right attire. Make sure you’re walking in sturdy shoes that have proper arch support, a firm heel and thick, flexible soles to absorb shock and cushion your feet. Wear clothes you feel comfortable in and ones that protect you in various types of weather, if needed. If you choose to walk outdoors in the evening, wear reflective clothing to ensure visibility.
2. Plan your course with care. If you choose to walk outdoors, plan several routes for variety where you feel comfortable and safe. Make sure the routes are well-lit and if you’re walking alone, let someone know where you’re headed.
3. Warm up before you begin. For the first five to 10 minutes of your walk, go at a slower pace to warm up your muscles.
4. Cool off afterwards. For the last five to 10 minutes of your walk, cruise at a slower pace to cool down.
5. Stretch. After exercise, stretch your muscles gently to prevent any stiffness.

Complete the challenge by reporting at least 200,000 steps and you will earn 25 points toward your 2022 wellness incentive. The challenge ends on Dec. 4, but you will have until Dec. 11 to report the previous week’s steps.

Keep your eye out for weekly emails with tips and motivation to help you make the most of the challenge. Be sure to explore the wellness portal as well for resources and tools to keep you going.

Don’t forget to sync your step tracking device to the site to begin auto-reporting your activity, or self-report the number of steps you complete each day. Log in to www.RiversideHealthcare.org/REACH on your desktop or mobile device to begin recording your activities.

During this fall steps challenge, you’ll embark on a virtual journey across the U.S. (stopping at U.S. National Parks) and reach milestones along the way. With every stop, you’ll learn fun facts about each site.

Report 200,000 steps over the course of four weeks to complete the challenge successfully and earn 25 Healthy Habit Points.

The challenge begins on Nov. 7 and ends Dec. 4, but you will have until Dec. 11 to finish reporting your steps.

Keep your eye out for weekly emails with tips and motivation to help you make the most of the challenge. Be sure to explore the wellness portal as well for resources and tools to keep you going.

You can record your activities on your desktop or mobile device. Visit www.RiversideHealthcare.org/REACH and click the Challenge tab to begin recording your activities!

Employees can also access the challenge by clicking on the REACH icon found on Rivernet or the Employee Self Service Portal from the Riverside network.

Login Instructions for First-Time Users:

Username: first name + last name (johnsmith)

Password: date of birth (mmddyyyy)

You will be asked to change your password after logging in.

Looking for ideas on how you can pay it forward and make a positive impact on the world? The Attitude of Gratitude Challenge is a way to do just that!

Beginning Aug. 15, you are invited to participate in the Attitude of Gratitude Challenge. Based loosely on the game of bingo, each participant will get a randomized card full of activities to complete.

You may choose the activities you want to complete, but you must earn a bingo in order to complete the challenge and receive 25 Healthy Habit Points.

The challenge runs through Sept. 11, but you will have until Sept. 18 to report for the last week.

Keep your eye out for weekly emails with tips and motivation to help you make the most of the challenge. Be sure to explore the wellness portal as well for resources and tools to keep you going.

You can record your activities on your desktop or mobile device. Visit www.RiversideHealthcare.org/REACH and click the Challenge tab to begin recording your activities! Employees can access the challenge by clicking on the REACH icon found on Rivernet or the Employee Self Service Portal from the Riverside network.

March is National Sleep Awareness Month, and to celebrate, Riverside is holding a sleep challenge starting Monday, March 7, through the Reach Program.

The Good Night Sleep Right Challenge runs from March 7 through April 3. To complete the challenge and earn 25 Healthy Habit Points, you need to report at least 75 activities before the challenge ends.

Activities include:

• Sleep seven to nine hours each night.
• Turn off electronics two hours before bed.
• Avoid caffeine after noon.
• Avoid eating within an hour before bed.
• Get 20 minutes of relaxation or physical activity.

*Earn a bonus activity for each day you complete all five of the activities above!

You will have until April 10 to finish reporting your activities. You can record your Good Night, Sleep Right
activities on your desktop or mobile device. Visit www.RiversideHealthcare.org/REACH to log in and
begin recording your activities on March 7!
Employees can access the challenge by clicking on the REACH icon found on Rivernet or the Employee Self Service Portal from the Riverside network.

Join other Riverside employees with your weight loss journey through the Wondr program today!