A Randomized Trial of Economic Incentives to Promote Walking Among Full Time Employees

Fitbit Zip is a wireless pedometer that tracks steps of participants, and will be offered in conjunction with a tailored website with customized information for participants, employers, and/or charities.

Incentives will be awarded to participants for meeting specified weekly step goals as measured by a pedometer.

Incentives will be awarded to charities selected by participants should the latter meet specified weekly step goals measured by a pedometer.

"The usual care programme consists of educational materials designed by the Singapore Health Promotion Board. It includes material on how to stay active, walking programmes, and healthy eating."