ShapeUp partners with FitLinxx

PROVIDENCE – ShapeUp, a social networking platform that allows employers to track and incentivize corporate-wellness programs, has partnered with Shelton, Conn.-based health tech company FitLinxx to integrate ShapeUp with FitLinxx’s Pebble activity monitor.
Using the Pebble, ShapeUp’s more than one million users will be able to track and validate their daily physical activity while connecting with peers and earning rewards. The combined functionality of ShapeUp and the Pebble will be especially effective for the growing number of employers who use activity-based wellness incentives to encourage employees to stay active, said ShapeUp, since the FitLinxx Pebble tracker allows employers to verify daily exercise.
“ShapeUp is always looking for new ways to make getting healthy easier and more fun for our members, while also being mindful of the budget constraints that our clients face,” said Dr. Rajiv Kumar, founder and CEO of ShapeUp. “Our expanded FitLinxx partnership offers our clients proven, validated activity tracking that is engaging and simple for employees to use.”
The Pebble is a waterproof device that clips onto clothing for discreet and seamless activity tracking. Used in tandem with ShapeUp, the device automatically logs the number of steps a person has walked, as well as distance traveled and total activity time throughout the day, and uploads the data to ShapeUp’s social platform.
“We are excited to partner with ShapeUp, which has longstanding experience and a demonstrated track record of offering corporate wellness programs,” said Dave Monahan, president and CEO of FitLinxx. “This partnership brings the best activity-tracking technology together with a proven corporate-wellness program. Research has clearly shown the combination of engaging wellness programs and technology leads to corporate-wellness program success.”

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