How to hit 50 points a day on Edge Rewards (without training for an hour)

To hit 50 points a day on Edge Rewards, you need about 25 minutes of logged workout plus 10,000 steps, because steps can earn up to 25 points and every workout minute earns 1 more. You do not need to train for an hour: a short session and a bit of walking spread across the day gets you to the free daily cap.

Edge Rewards opens to everyone on Sunday 8 November 2026. This guide breaks down exactly how the points work, gives you six daily combinations that reach 50, and shares practical ways to fit them into a busy week, without turning every day into a hard training day.

How do Edge Rewards points work?

There are two ways to earn on the free plan, and they add together up to a daily cap:

• Workouts: 1 point for every minute of a logged workout, up to 50 points a day. Any logged workout counts, including runs, walks, gym sessions, HIIT, classes and manual entries.
• Steps: 2.5 points for every 1,000 steps, up to 25 points a day. That maximum arrives at 10,000 steps.
• Daily cap: the two combined can earn up to 50 points a day. Anything over 50 does not roll over to the next day.
• Monthly reset: points go back to zero at the end of each calendar month, so spend them in the marketplace before then.

Workouts sync automatically from Strava, Apple Health, Garmin and Coros, or you can log them by hand in the app. Steps come from your phone or watch.

One thing to keep in mind: in the examples below we count cautiously and only include steps taken outside your workout. A logged run or walk earns its points through its minutes, so do not plan on the steps from that same session adding extra points on top.

What daily combinations reach 50 points?

The simple rule is this: workout minutes plus step points equals your day. Pick the line that suits your schedule.

Step points shown are for steps taken outside the logged workout. Free plan figures. Edge Pro earns double points with no daily cap.

Notice the pattern. Every 1,000 steps you add saves you 2.5 minutes of workout, up to 10,000 steps. Once you pass 10,000 steps, extra walking does not add more points, so the only way to finish the day at 50 is a few more logged minutes.

Want to see how this looks across a full week? Our example week that earns 290 points mixes harder days, easy days and a rest day, which is a more realistic way to train than chasing 50 every single day.

Is 10,000 steps a day realistic?

For many people, 10,000 steps takes some planning, and that is fine. The figure is a handy target rather than a medical rule. A large 2022 analysis of 15 studies, published in The Lancet Public Health, found that the link between more daily steps and a lower risk of early death levelled off at roughly 6,000 to 8,000 steps for adults over 60, and around 8,000 to 10,000 steps for younger adults. Studies like this show associations, not proof that steps alone cause the benefit.

So if 10,000 feels like a stretch, aim lower and let a slightly longer workout do more of the work. A day of 6,000 steps and a 35-minute session reaches 50 just the same. If you want the full picture on step targets, read our guide to how many steps a day you really need.

How can you fit 50 points into a busy day?

The trick is to stop thinking of 50 points as one big session. Spread the effort out:

• Walk part of your commute. Getting off the bus or Tube one stop early, both ways, can add a couple of thousand steps without needing extra time in your diary.
• Take a lunchtime walk. A brisk 15 to 20 minute loop adds roughly 1,500 to 2,500 steps, depending on your pace and stride.
• Book a short session, not a long one. A 20 to 25 minute workout before work or straight after is easier to protect than an hour in the evening.
• Turn calls into walks. If a phone call does not need your screen, take it on foot.
• Log your sessions properly. Connect Strava, Apple Health, Garmin or Coros so workouts sync on their own, or add a manual entry straight after you finish so nothing gets missed.
• Check your steps in the early evening. If you are at 7,000, a 10 to 15 minute walk after dinner usually closes the gap.

The UK Chief Medical Officers advise adults to build up at least 150 minutes of moderate activity a week (or 75 minutes of vigorous activity), plus muscle-strengthening work on at least two days. Five days of 25 to 30 minute sessions covers that comfortably, and the guidance says activity in bouts of any length counts towards it.

What is the quickest workout for 25 points?

Points come from minutes, not from how hard you go, so any 25 minutes of logged movement earns the same. That gives you lots of choice:

• A brisk 25-minute walk on a lighter day.
• A 25-minute easy run or run-walk if you are building up your running.
• A 25-minute bodyweight strength session: squats, push-ups (against a wall or bench is fine), lunges, glute bridges and planks, done as a simple circuit.
• A 20-minute HIIT session plus a 5-minute walking warm-up, logged together.
• A 25-minute mobility or yoga flow on a recovery day.

Because intensity does not change the points, there is no reason to push hard every day for the sake of the app. Mix hard and easy sessions, and keep the harder efforts, like HIIT, to two or three times a week with easier days in between.

Does Edge Pro change the maths?

Yes. Edge Pro members earn double points and have no daily cap, so the 50-point ceiling does not apply. The same 25-minute workout and 10,000 steps earns twice as much, and longer training days keep counting instead of stopping at 50. Pro members also get exclusive prizes and secret offers in the marketplace. Our guide to Edge Pro double points explains exactly how it works.

Edge Pro also gives you a fully personalised plan across running, strength, HIIT and mobility, ready within 24 hours, and a real coach to message anytime. It costs £22.99 a month, £84.99 every six months or £129.99 a year (about £10.83 a month), after a 7-day free trial that needs a card. Everyone, free or Pro, earns and spends points in the same marketplace.

Should you try to hit 50 points every day?

No, and you do not need to. Rest days are part of training. Your muscles, tendons and energy levels recover and adapt between sessions, and skipping rest is a common route to niggles, poor sleep and losing motivation. Signs you need a break include heavy legs that do not ease after a warm-up, aches that linger, a resting heart rate that is higher than usual, or simply dreading a session you normally enjoy.

The good news is that steps keep earning on rest days. A relaxed day with 10,000 steps still gives you 25 points, and gentle walking is a good form of active recovery. A sensible week, for example five active days at 50 and two easy days at 25, earns 300 points, and you still have plenty to spend before the monthly reset. About a week of training is roughly enough for a free coffee, so you do not need a perfect streak to enjoy the rewards. For more on recovery, see our beginner's guide to rest days.

What can you spend your points on?

Points are spent in the in-app marketplace on real products gifted by partner brands, a mix of free items and discounts. Categories include coffee and drinks, gels, snacks and bars, protein and supplements, and apparel and gear. Because points reset at the end of each calendar month, it makes sense to check the marketplace in the last week of the month and spend what you have earned.

This article is general guidance, not medical advice. If you are new to exercise, returning from injury, or managing a health condition, speak to your GP before starting, and see a physio for any niggle that does not settle.