Griffin Hospital in Derby, WTNH partner in One Billion Steps CT initiative

DERBY - Griffin Hospital and News8-WTNH have challenged Connecticut to get up, get moving, and improve their well-being by taking one billion steps.

Launched this month, the One Billion Step Challenge is one of many Griffin initiatives that encourage individuals to take control of their health. 

By encouraging participants to track their steps, this initiative promotes more active lifestyles which lead to better overall well-being. 
Studies have shown that regular walks throughout the day and taking an average of 10,000 steps per day can help people maintain a healthy weight, prevent or manage heart disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes, strengthen bones and muscles, improve a person’s mood, and improve your balance and coordination.

The challenge is free to join. Visit OneBillionStepsCT.com, create a profile and follow the directions to start tracking steps. 

The One Billion Steps CT tracking system works in conjunction with the Under Armour Record app and will sync to most fitness trackers such as Fitbit and Apple Watch, and step trackers on Apple or Android smartphones.

Participants will have the opportunity to join teams, including some led by WTNH personalities, or create their own.

Each day, the One Billion Steps CT website will be updated with participants’ step counts. 

The site also features leaderboards for the daily top individual steppers and teams. 
Updates, health tips, and encouraging posts can also be found daily on the One Billion Steps Facebook page and One Billion Steps Instagram page. 
For even more inspiration, participants can check out the One Billion Steps playlist on Spotify.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.