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Discover more about the benefits of the Step Count Challenge by reading our research.
We’ve been working with several Scottish universities to learn more about the benefits of the Step Count Challenge.
Take a look at our research below. Produced in collaboration with staff, researchers, and postgraduate students from higher education institutions across Scotland.
Warne, S. J., Ainge, J. A., & Ozakinci, G. (2025). Participation in a Nationwide Workplace Step Count Competition Is Associated With Improved Physical Fitness and Mental Well-Being: A Longitudinal, Repeated-Measures Analysis. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 1-11
Niven A, Ainge JA, Allison M, Gorely T, Kelly P, Ozakinci G, Ryde GC, Tomaz SA, Warne S, Whiteford V and Greenwood C (2023) Building partnerships: A case study of physical activity researchers and practitioners collaborating to build evidence to inform the delivery of a workplace step count challenge. Front. Sports Act. Living 4:1067127. doi: 10.3389/fspor.2022.1067127
Ryde GC, Tomaz SA, Sandison K, Greenwood C, Kelly P. Measuring Productivity, Perceived Stress and Work Engagement of a Nationally Delivered Workplace Step Count Challenge. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2022 Feb 6;19(3):1843
Niven A, Ryde GC, Wilkinson G, Greenwood C, Gorely T. The effectiveness of an annual nationally delivered workplace step count challenge on changing step counts: Findings from four years of delivery. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021 Jan;18(10):5140
Kelly P, Baker G, Niven A, Cooper J, Hart N, Martin J, Strain T, Mutrie N. Barriers and Facilitators to Recreational Walking: An Evidence Review
