538 people registered in total, 436 of whom were active during the competition. Guatemalan and Costa Rican employees were encouraged to take part in this global event.
This project promotes a healthier lifestyle, fosters cordial and supportive relationships among employees, and contributes to the fulfillment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (Goal 3), which seeks to guarantee a healthy life and promote well-being for all at all ages, thus ensuring sustainable development.
Progreso won first place in the daily activity category, walking and swimming, and second place in the running and cycling categories.
After the intervention, 9 out of 10 participants met the World Health Organization’s (WHO) daily physical activity recommendation.
It also significantly increased the participant’s physical activity level (6 times more when compared to before they participated). An important fact to highlight is that 97% of the participants considered that this project generated value in their lives.
Among the perceived benefits, 70% of the participants claimed having improved their physical condition, 65% were motivated to resume or acquire the habit of physical activity, 61% reported being in a better mood, and 58% reported a reduction in their stress levels.
Participants from Progreso and its different business units managed to accumulate 115,946.36 km from April 3 to May 14, 2023. This result is equivalent to 2.9 laps around the world! The goal of 100,000.00 km was surpassed!
