NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies Inc. has teamed up with the Walgreens Balance Rewards for healthy choices loyalty program to encourage and reward healthy behavior.

Walgreens Balance Rewards for healthy choices members can earn points by completing a workout using the Johnson & Johnson Official 7 Minute Workout app.

Under the partnership, the Johnson & Johnson Official 7 Minute Workout app has integrated with Walgreens Balance Rewards for healthy choices (BRhc) to enable program members to earn points by completing a workout using the app.

BRhc members can also earn Balance Rewards points by buying participating products within the Healthy Essentials program, which include such J&J brands as Johnson’s, Neutrogena and Listerine at Walgreens and Walgreens.com.

“Through our Balance Rewards for healthy choices program, Walgreens encourages members to adopt simple steps that can positively affect a person’s health, and collaborating with Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies Inc. within our digital ecosystem  can further enhance awareness and participation,” Adam Pellegrini, divisional vice president of digital health at Walgreens, said in a statement.

The Johnson & Johnson Official 7 Minute Workout app, availabe for iOS and Android devices, combines high-intensity aerobic and resistance training using body weight and limited rest, and J&J said the app is scientifically proven to provide better results than traditional programs in less time. The app, designed by Johnson & Johnson Health and Wellness Solutions Inc., has been downloaded nearly 1.5 million times and has been designated the No. 1 fitness app in more than 50 countries, according to the company.

“Human behaviors drive the vast majority of health care costs.  Approximately 80% of adult Americans don’t get the recommended amount of exercise, and lack of time and energy are among the top reasons cited for not exercising. The Johnson & Johnson Official 7 Minute Workout app was designed to address these barriers,” stated Len Greer, president of Johnson & Johnson Health and Wellness Solutions, which serves as the center of excellence for the J&J’s capabilities in behavior modification, patient/consumer experience, health care analytics and coaching platforms. “Both Walgreens and Johnson & Johnson are committed to helping consumers live healthier and more vibrant lives by providing simple, effective and engaging solutions that are personalized to meet each individual’s unique needs.”