Exercise

Smartest Loser Criteria

EXERCISE: Participants need to engage in physical activity every week. Earn a minimum of 2 points per day. 1 point per 10 minute of exercise (minimum 2 points per day to a maximum 6 points per day) - Weekly cap is 21 points.

Exercise Ideas

Independence Blue Cross will give you $150 back if you regularly exercise at an approved fitness program or participate in an approved weight management program.

• Click here for IBC fitness reimbursement information.
• Click here for IBC weight management program information.

Interested in joining a gym? Conside checking out the fitness center right here in our building!

• Click here for information on Brandywine Realty Trust's Fitness Center.

If you're interested in more than just a gym, consider looking into fitness based classes or programs in your area. Look for:

• Boxing or Kick Boxing
• Zumba
• Cross Fit
• Spin Class
• Yoga
• Dance Class
• Join a local running or cycling club
• Join a community softball, baseball, or volleyball league

Everyone needs a little help mixing up a fitness routine. As we find new resources we'll add them below!

• Takeaways from the 1st Strength & Mobility Session
• Office Distortion- includes tips and exercises from Strength & Mobility instructor Heather Hart
• 9 steps to get the most out of your workout
• Be Well Philly
• Monthly Ab Challenge Calendar
• Monthly Arm Challenge Calendar
• Monthly Sculpt Challenge Calendar
• Office strestches to boost work efficiency (courtesy of Tessa)
• Running in the USA: Find and register for an upcoming race in PA.
• Exercises for mobility and balance

Fitness Tracker

Don't have a pedometer, but want to track your steps? Here are a few great resources to count your steps and other exercise movements.

• Fitbit
• Jawbone
• Apple Watch
• Pivotal Living Tracker $12 Tracker/year (renew and get a new device)
• Tracker Review from cNet

These apps below can help you stay on the right track to achiever your exercise goals!

• Activity - Equivalent Steps per minute
• Fitbit App (uses your iphone5s internal pedometer)
• Moves App
• MyFitnessPal App (uses your iphone5s internal pedometer)
• Argus App Download Argus from the App Store for free (reminds you to drink water)
• Pedometer Free App
• Step Tracker Apps for your Android
• Move