Journalists have vowed to make 10,000 steps each day throughout June as part of a workplace fitness challenge.

Nine members of staff at The Star, Sheffield, have signed up for the Move Move Month challenge, using apps or pedometers to monitor their movements.

The challenge was undertaken by 374 teams across Sheffield last year, with more than 3,000 participants in total.

Among those to take part are Star editor Nancy Fielder, managing editor Rob Hollingworth, head of photography Marisa Cashill and sports reporter Chris Holt.

Some of the Star staff taking part in the challenge

Said Nancy: “Some of my days are so full of meetings it is hard to fit in walking – other than to the coffee machine.

“So I’ll be heading out with my children after tea to have fun as a family while on the move. The challenge, as for so many families, is getting it done before bedtime.”

Marisa added: “I’m really looking forward to making sure I get out and take a walk during my lunch break instead of working through just because I’m not in the mood to move.

“I am planning to take my dog walking after work, further than I normally would and tracking my steps will help me monitor exactly what I’m achieving.”