Vitality pledges to make people 20% more active by 2025

Based on ‘largest behaviour change study’ on physical activity

Adam Saville
clock • 2 min read

Research shows shared-value insurance model combined with Apple Watch has led to 34% increase in physical activity

A behavioural change study, conducted by RAND Europe, showing the impact of wearable technology on physical activity, was unveiled in London today. Described as the ‘largest behaviour tech study based on verified data', the Incentives and Physical Activity report estimated the behaviours of over 400,000 people in the UK, US and South Africa. The study, which found activity levels for participants using Vitality Activity Rewards rose an average 34% compared to those without incentives, has compelled the insurance brand to commit to making 100m people 20% more active by 2025 as part of ...

To continue reading this article...

Join COVER for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, key trend analysis and industry insights.
  • Stay on top of the latest developments around health and wellbeing, diversity and inclusion and the cost of living crisis.
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletter.
  • Members only access to monthly programme 'The COVER Review'
  • Be the first to hear about our CPD accredited events and awards programmes.

Join now

 

Already a Cover member?

Login

More on PMI

Amii names Liam Kennedy as vice chair
PMI

Amii names Liam Kennedy as vice chair

Director of key accounts for Vitality

Jaskeet Briah
clock 12 June 2025 • 1 min read
2024 record year for private healthcare: PHIN
PMI

2024 record year for private healthcare: PHIN

3% year-on-year rise

Cameron Roberts
clock 03 June 2025 • 2 min read
Amii adds to executive committee
PMI

Amii adds to executive committee

Lucy Pearce and Anders Lewis join

Jaskeet Briah
clock 28 May 2025 • 1 min read