How XP Scoring Works
Wellness isn’t a one-time event; it’s built through the small, healthy choices you make every day. On the Vitality@Work platform, we use Experience Points (XP) to recognise and celebrate that consistency.
You can earn XP from 5 categories, including Exercise & Movement, Education & Learning, Social & Challenges, Engaging with Nutrition, and Achievements.
Here is a simple guide to how you’ll be earning XP on your journey.
Exercise & Movement
Every bit of movement counts, whether you’re taking the stairs or hitting the gym.
- Steps: Earn 1 XP for every 100 steps you take.
- Workouts: Earn XP for every workout, with or without a wearable device. Track your session with a wearable device to earn 1.5 to 5 XP per minute, or use the in-app tracker to collect 1 to 2.5 XP per minute.
- Daily Cap: To keep things fair and focus on sustainable health, you can earn up to 300 XP per day through Exercise and Movement.
If you track a step-based workout (like a run or a walk), our platform integrates those steps into your daily movement total rather than counting the same effort twice. This ensures every bit of your hard work is reflected fairly, giving you the most accurate total for your combined efforts!
Education & Learning
A healthy body starts with a healthy mind. Earn XP for taking a few minutes each day to focus on your wellbeing.
- Listen to a Podcast: Earn 10 XP for every 5-minute wellness podcast.
- Read a Blog: Earn 10 XP for reading quick tips on fitness, sleep, and mental health, or for staying updated with the latest news and events.
- Daily Cap: To keep your progress balanced, you can earn up to 20 XP per day through learning.
Social and Challenges
Wellness is better when we feel connected. Staying active in the community keeps your motivation high and helps you stay on track.
- Check your Home Feed: Simply open the app and scroll your feed to earn 5 XP (once per day).
- Monthly Participation: Collect 100 XP per month for participating in the Vitality@Work Challenge.
- Congrats: High-five your teammates! Send and receive “Congrats” to boost your team morale (and your XP).
Engaging with Nutrition
Fueling your body with the right food is a massive part of feeling your best.
- Explore Recipes & Tools: Earn 5 XP every time you open a recipe, use a shopping list, or update your meal plan.
- Daily Cap: To encourage mindful eating habits, you can earn up to 20 XP per day in the Nutrition tab.
Achievements
Consistency is the secret to long-term health. Earn XP as you reach new heights.
- Weekly Minutes Goal: Reach your weekly minutes goal to unlock 100 XP.
- Weekly Activity Streak: Earn 50 XP for completing at least one activity every week.
- Activity Milestones: Collect 5 XP when you hit milestones, like your 10th activity.
- Breaking Records: Earn 10 XP every time you beat your own record for time or calories.
How the Team Scores are Calculated
We use a fixed scoring system based on your division’s average. Your rank on the leaderboard is determined by this simple calculation:
Your team’s Total XP ÷ Total Team Size* = Your Team Score
Total Team Size*: The total number of people in your division, regardless of whether every team member has joined the challenge or not.
The best way to improve it? Get more people involved – even small contributions add up.
Why This Matters for Your Team
- No One is Excluded: Because we divide by the full headcount of your division, there is zero incentive to “kick out” teammates to inflate the score. Every person is a permanent and important part of the squad.
- “Greater than Zero” is the Win: If a teammate is unengaged, they contribute 0 to the numerator but still count toward the denominator, which lowers the average. However, the moment they log even one small action, the entire team’s average rises.
- Every Point is Equal: A point earned from a 5-minute wellness podcast or a wellness blog carries the same weight as a point earned at the gym.
How the Activity Group Points Work
Activity Group points are uncapped to reward all of your effort – every qualifying point counts!
- Eligible activity types: Only workouts from the specific activity type linked to that Activity Group count toward its leaderboard. Be sure to track these using your wearable device or through the in-app guided workouts or in-app activity tracker.
- Activity Group points: Your personal daily Activity Group Points are uncapped, so all qualifying activity points contribute to this leaderboard.
- Contribution to main team challenge XP: Every workout from this type of activity counts toward your team’s total XP in the main team challenge, subject to your 300 XP daily limit for exercise.
- Leaderboard updates: Due to syncing delays with some wearables and health platforms, Activity Group leaderboards refresh overnight.