Step into Fitness UPDATE:

Attention all walkers! The Summer, 2009 Step into Fitness Program has arrived! Again this semester is a nutrition component that will help you track the fruits and vegetables you eat each day for a well-rounded and nutritious diet.

Please visit us at one of the following locations to pick up your pedometer and tracker. If you already have a pedometer, stop by to register and get a free tracker!

STEP INTO FITNESS - Summer, 2009- ROAD SHOW DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS:

Happy walking!

Your SIF Team

What is it?

An opportunity to start and live a more active lifestyle for free!

At each registration event new participants will receive a pedometer. New participants as well as returning veterans can receive a new Step/Food Tracker. And, as always, we will be there to answer your questions and make sure you get off on the right foot.

Who is eligible?
All IUB faculty and staff.

Please note, as a past participant of Step into Fitness you are automatically registered to participate again this time.

If you already have your own pedometer, you can also join the program by printing the Step Tracker Sheet (pdf file) or stop by Recreational Sports Member Services at either HPER or the SRSC.

New participants, you can also sign up online and then stop by HPER or SRSC Member Services to get your free pedometer and tracker.

What’s in it for me?

• A free pedometer (good quality, accurate, easy-to-use one button reset, tried and tested by the fitness pros at RS, six-year life, retail value of over $10) for all new participants.
• The beginning of a more active, healthy lifestyle.
• Receive weekly nutrition e-mails from the Recreational Sports Fitness/Wellness staff and Registered Dieticians from the IU Health Center.
• Weekly giveaways from Bloomington Bagel Company and a chance to be a part of the grand prize giveaway!

How many steps do I need?
There is no maximum or minimum. However, challenge yourself to walk as much as you can based on these guidelines:
GOOD 6,000 steps/day 42,000 steps/week
BETTER 8,000 steps/day 56,000 steps/week
EXCELLENT 10,000 steps/day 70,000 steps/week

Remember that the number of steps above is meant to motivate you to walk more everyday. Don’t be discouraged if you find that you walk fewer than 6,000 steps/day. Knowing the number of steps you get should help you feel motivated to walk more. Focus on trying to reach your personal goals. There is no minimum number of steps required. Just give it a try and do your best.

All walking program participants registered by June 30 will receive weekly motivational e-mails and will qualify to win weekly incentives.

Finish the four-week log, submit a copy in person, by campus mail, or by fax to the SRSC Rm. 115 by 5 p.m. on Monday, August 10, 2009.

Ways to add more steps to your day:
Park further away from your building - not a problem at IU!
Walk to lunch - choose a location further away to boost your step count
Walk to meetings
Have a walking meeting
Take the stairs
Take a step group exercise session (45 min. = 4000 steps!)
Go for after dinner strolls in your neighborhood
Take the longest route to your destination

Contact:
Please contact Meagan Amadeo at mooreml@indiana.edu or 812-855-4622 for more information.

Here are some walking-related articles from IU Media Relations’ Active For Life e-newsletter:

How many steps, Grandma?
http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/5362.html

Marty Siegel, "Movement Warrior"
http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/4104.html

Walking groups motivate exercisers to stay fit
http://newsinfo.iu.edu/web/page/normal/3434.html

BLOG: London by pedometer
http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/4019.html

Lowering blood pressure: Take a walk -- or better, four
http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/4025.html