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Wellness and Work-Life Human Resources
Strive for Five logo with the words 'STRIVE FOR FIVE' above five wellness icons connected by a gray path: an apple (nutrition), moon with stars (sleep), lotus flower (mindfulness), athletic shoe (physical activity), and group of people (social connection).

Strive for Five

September 14 – October 18

Strive for Five helps University of Alabama faculty and staff take simple steps to improve their overall well-being over five weeks. Choose at least one goal from five key categories: Nourish, Sleep Well, Be Mindful, Move Your Way, and Connect. Track your progress daily in the MoveSpring app to build healthy habits and keep your streak going. Participants can earn 5 points toward WellBAMA Rewards for each goal completed, with a maximum of 25 points total.

Getting started is easy!

  1. Register for Strive for Five. 

    Login or download the MoveSpring app. Select + Join on the dashboard to view available challenges.

  2. Select your goals.

    Choose 1–5 goals from the wellness categories below and start building healthy habits.

  3. Track your goal progress each day to build your streak.

    Earn 5 points toward your WellBAMA Rewards for each goal you complete.

Row of five colorful wellness icons representing key wellbeing habits: a red apple for nutrition, a light blue moon for sleep, a yellow lotus flower for mindfulness, a green athletic shoe for physical activity, and blue connected people for social connection.

Register in the MoveSpring App!

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I don't have a smartphone or can't get the app to work? 

If you don't have a smart watch, you can track your progress manually. In the app, select add activity, then you can choose to convert activity or manually enter activity. If you can't get the app to work, contact MoveSpring support or email us at wellness@ua.edu.

What if I don't have a MoveSpring account? 

Creating one is easy! When you click to join the challenge, you will be able to sign up for an account. Use the organization code UAS, then when prompted, your CWID.

How does the tracking work? 

Tracking is easy – just open the app, tap on the challenge, and swipe to indicate you’ve made progress toward your goal. 

Do I have to meet the entire goal for it to count?

Nope. Habits take time to create, and it won’t be perfect. We just want to know that you’re making steps to achieve your health goal. For instance, if you only get 3 servings of fruits and vegetables in a day instead of 5, you can still swipe because you made progress. 

How do I earn WellBAMA rewards? 

To earn WellBAMA rewards points, you must mark your goal as completed for 26 out of the 35 days in a challenge. Once you meet this requirement, you'll earn points for your participation!

What if I miss a day or a few days?

No problem! MoveSpring allows you to go back up to 7 days and complete activities.

What if the challenge has ended but I forgot to track something?

You have a 3-day grace period after the challenge ends to make sure your tracking is up-to-date.