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SAN RAMON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The results of a years-long behavioral science study conducted through a partnership between the University of Pennsylvanias Behavior Change for Good Initiative (BCFG) and well known fitness industry leader 24 Hour Fitness, is presented in the December 8 publication of the scientific journal Nature. Nature article summary here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-021-04128-4 The StepUp Program launched in April 2018, was designed to explore what really motivates gym-goers with the goal of identifying tools to create lasting life-changing healthy habits. The science-based interactive digital program was developed to encourage more visits to the gym and ultimately, better health and fitness for life.

The Study

BCFG created the 28-day workout rewards program, which simultaneously tested 53 inexpensive, scalable, science-based strategies aimed at building exercise habits among 60,000+ 24 Hour Fitness club members. 45% of the strategies tested significantly increased gym check-ins during the program. (See attached Study Highlights sheet.)

Led by Angela Duckworth, the Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, and Katherine Milkman, the James G. Dinan Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, the BCFG Initiative unites leaders in the social sciences, medicine, computer science, and neuroscience to solve the problem of enduring behavior change. BCFG connects this world-class scientific team, including Nobel laureates and members of the National Academy of Sciences, with partner organizations to test and improve a behavior change program incorporating the latest insights from researchers. The program focuses on improving peoples daily health decisions.

The Future of Fitness

There is more clarity now on the importance of integrating fitness into our daily lives, and increasing visits to the gym is one way to do that, says Professor Katherine Milkman, Co-Director of BCFG. We found that a program that encouraged people to plan gym visits, offered micro-incentives for exercise, and sent text reminders to people shortly before planned workouts added real value and could be made more potent using a number of insights from behavioral science. Our work demonstrates how consumers can take small stepsmaking daily plans for fitness, bundling their workouts with a favorite podcast or audiobook, and avoiding streaks of missed workoutsto increase their physical activity.

Our goal at 24 Hour Fitness has always been to help create a world of healthier, happier people, said Tony Ueber, CEO, 24 Hour Fitness. Now, more than ever, fitness is a crucial aspect of both physical and emotional wellness. Were delighted that our first-of-its-kind partnership with BCFG has yielded results that will provide people with tools to better equip them to incorporate fitness into their lives and become their healthiest selves.

Earlier this year, leading behavioral scientist Katy Milkman released her best-selling book, How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be, which discusses key insights from the Nature paper along with findings from numerous other studies of behavior change. https://www.katymilkman.com/book

Tips for Building a Healthy Fitness Habit

So, how do you develop healthier fitness habits? For one person, putting out gym clothes the night before works like a charm. For another, it might be a workout buddy that helps with accountability. For a third person, success might require something completely different. In addition to the work of BCFG, 24 Hour Fitness offers the following consumer tips to consider that can help you build healthier fitness habits that stick:

About The Behavior Change for Good Initiative and the University of Pennsylvania

The Behavior Change for Good Initiative (BCFG) at the Wharton School and School of Arts and Sciences of the University of Pennsylvania unites a world-class, interdisciplinary team of over 100 behavioral science experts (including two Nobel Laureates, four MacArthur Genius Award winners, and numerous members of the National Academy of Sciences) with leading organizational partners to help advance the science and practice of behavior change. BCFG identifies what works at scale by conducting mega-studies (massive random-assignment A/B tests), which simultaneously test the BCFG Scientific Teams best ideas for changing a target behavior. This approach gives BCFG the power to understand which strategies work best overall, what works best for whom, and how to most effectively use behavioral science to transform peoples lives for the better. To learn more, visit https://bcfg.wharton.upenn.edu/

About 24 Hour Fitness

Celebrating over 35 years as an industry leader, 24 Hour Fitness helps to transform lives every day through fitness. Clean and spacious clubs, furnished with a wide variety of strength, cardio, and functional training equipment, offer a welcoming environment for members to take part in professionally coached fitness programs. Group exercise and cycle rooms feature a popular array of live classes, helping inspire every member to lead a healthier, happier life. As an ongoing part of the companys investment in technology and innovation to enhance the member experience, the 24GO personalized fitness app helps everyone keep healthy anytime, anywhere. The app provides touch-free club check-in as well as hundreds of on-demand workouts to support fitness at home or in the club. It also serves as a gateway to 24GO Plus, a current premium digital subscription featuring customizable Smart Workouts, audio coaching, access to more than 50 weekly, live-coached virtual group training sessions and more. 24GO Plus is included currently at no extra cost with 24 Hour Fitness membership. 24 Hour Fitness also offers the 24GO TV workout channel, with free streaming content available 24/7 through the 24GO app and on YouTube. To learn more about us, visit http://www.24hourfitness.com

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