7 team building workout games & activities to increase fitness

Team building doesn’t have to be dull. If you don’t believe us, these 7 team building workout games & activities are here to prove it’s possible. So get ready to build team connections, strengthen employee skill sets, and boost moods - all in one go.  

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Whether you’re looking for unique virtual team building activities or in-office games, this selection will flood your teams with endorphins and change their opinion on scheduled team building.

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Workout games for virtual teams

1. Join a virtual reality fitness class

Support the physical fitness of your team through pure joy; virtual reality fitness is increasing in popularity and is a fun way to bring remote teams together to nurture individual wellness and group morale. 

Take FitXR; this immersive online experience features total body workouts led by fitness experts. Currently available on the Quest & Rift platforms, it has a multiplayer mode where up to 7 players can join remotely to work out together. 

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2. Get employees away from their desks with a step challenge

Invite your remote employees to step away from their desks more with a 5,000 steps-a-day challenge. This relaxed way to introduce increased fitness will encourage the creative thinking that often comes hand-in-hand with being more active. 

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Ask each employee to keep track of their steps with a pedometer, smartwatch, or phone app. Then add step counts to a spreadsheet spanning a set time to see how they get on. Finally, have your teams chat about their experience and how it’s helped or hindered their work experience.

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3. Stretch and unwind with a virtual Yoga workout

For a powerful way to nurture employee bodies and minds, try a yoga workout where you join together virtually. There are plenty of free yoga workouts on Youtube you can follow together over Zoom (like this office break yoga). If you want to take mindfulness seriously, try an organized team building yoga session.  

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For something a bit different, laughter yoga is a fun (and funny) twist on mindfulness that will provide a light physical workout and deep relaxation.

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For more fun, virtual team building activities give this one a read or check out how to set up Olympic-themed team building.

Feel-good fitness activities for office teams

When it comes to in-person team building, here are a few options to look out for from local providers:

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4. Get your groove on with dance fitness

Let’s start with one of the easiest fitness team building sessions; a dance workout! Whether you crank up the music for a freestyle office disco or choose a guided Zumba class, dance is a great way to increase coordination, balance, flexibility, and mood. 

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Think about your team and what dance style is most likely to bring a mix of joy and challenge. Do you want to test team communication through a choreographed group routine, have employees couple up to work together in a duo, or keep it all about individual fun?

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5. Take a virtual ride with indoor cycling

For an excellent cardio workout, how about hiring exercise bikes for an indoor bike ride? Set up a projector screen or TV displaying a scenic ride from a cyclist's POV, and imagine yourself exploring the world together. Or put on a feel-good soundtrack and race to see which team member can cover the furthest distance (without leaving the office).

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6. Empower your teams with self-defense skills

For team building activities that teach your employees new skills, a self-defense class will prove a fun, active way to teach them something new that will stay with them for life. There are numerous martial arts to pick from (think: Judo, Kung Fo, Jiu Jitsu), each with unique history and techniques. 

Military team building workouts

7. Improve team conditioning with a boot camp

When your team's physical fitness is paramount, a boot camp is an intensive way to give your teams the time and direction they need to focus on themselves. Take a look at corporate team building boot camps led by military professionals to investigate what will work best for your employees. Workout activities at a boot camp include obstacle courses, drill training, rural adventuring, and competitive team challenges.

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How to use the gym for team building sessions

If you’re not interested in organizing gym team building activities but appreciate the benefits they could bring - sign your team up at a local gym or a crossfit gym near your!

There will be more incentive for team members to take part if the whole office is encouraged to have fun and keep fit at the company’s expense.

‍Looking for other ways to boost employee enthusiasm? Employee engagement stats show it’s not all about team building. Give these articles a read to find out more:

• Our top virtual employee engagement apps and platforms
• Employee engagement solutions: 10 platforms to consider
• Ranked by our team: The 35+ best virtual team building activities

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