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Step into Fitness UPDATE:
Attention all walkers! The Summer, 2010 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, 2010- ROAD SHOW DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS:
| Date |
Location |
Time |
| 5/17 |
IMU (Charter Room) |
12-1 p.m. |
| 5/18 |
Kelley School of Business (Lobby) |
12-1 p.m. |
| 5/19 |
Wrubel Computing (WCC Atrium) |
11:30am-12:30 p.m. |
| 5/20 |
Jacobs School of Music (Clouse’s Lng.) |
12-1 p.m. |
| 5/21 |
IU Health Center (1st floor conference room) |
12-1 p.m. |
| 5/26 |
IU Art Museum (kick-off event) |
11:30am-1:30 p.m. |
Happy walking!
Your SIF Team
What is it?
Step into Fitness is a FREE self-guided nine-week walking program for all IU Faculty/Staff that takes place from June 1 – July 31.
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.
Have your own pedometer? Join the program by printing the Step Tracker and the Food Tracker from or stop by Recreational Sports Member Services at either HPER or the SRSC.
New participants, you can also signup 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
- weekly nutrition and physical activity tips
- a step/nutrition tracker and
- incentive to get moving!
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 nine-week log, submit a copy in person, by campus mail, or by fax to the SRSC Rm. 115 by 5 p.m. on August 9 , 2010.
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
Running and Walking Routes
Map 1
Map 2
Map 3
Disclaimer: IU Campus Recreational Sports and the author of this route make no warranties as of the conditions, safety, distance, accuracy, or suitability for running and walking of this route. Run/walk at your own risk!
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
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