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I refer to the letter, The writer suggests that the revised reward structure for daily steps and physical activity is confusing and will “discourage people from exercising more”. I empathise with him as I, too, have benefited from the rewards system. I have been redeeming the points earned from exercising for shopping vouchers since the National Steps Challenge started in 2015. While the rewards from the points earned are much appreciated, I will not be doing any less exercise under the revised reward structure. I treat any incentives given for exercising as a bonus, to be appreciated rather than something that I am entitled to. This is because the health benefits that come from exercising regularly are already the biggest reward for me.