So far, GYM60 participants have walked a total of steps, or miles!
If you’re looking to get inspired about your walking program, why not read about other folks who are trying to do the same thing? Here are some interesting blogs about fitness, diet, and health: SportsGeezer: A blog for men over … Continue reading
Studies have found that using a pedometer to count your steps almost invariably results in an increased level of physical activity. But how many steps should you be taking? And how do you use your pedometer to lose weight? What … Continue reading
In order to determine how many miles you are walking, it’s important to know how long your stride is. Here is a simple method for figuring out your stride length: Using a tape measure, mark off a distance that is … Continue reading
Your pedometer will work most effectively if you fasten it somewhere near the center of your body. Here are some suggestions for how best to wear your pedometer: Clip it to your belt, or secure it to one of your … Continue reading
Name: Gym60 Wyoming Walking Plan Purpose: To get kids excited about clocking miles on their pedometers, and to learn about their home state. Appropriate Grades: K-6. Materials needed: Gym60 web app, Gym60 pedometers for each student, large map of Wyoming, … Continue reading
1. Designate one day a week as a “Walk to School” day. Call it “Walking Wednesday,” or “Strollin’ Monday.” Have students dress up in a theme color, like green, or hand out silly paper hats for them to wear on … Continue reading
10. Walk together! Walking in groups will ensure that you and your friends are visible to drivers. 9. Provide crossing guards. Ask your parent to make sure that your school has crossing guards available. This will help you and your … Continue reading
The key to becoming more healthy lies in making small, gradual lifestyle changes. By setting modest goals, you can ensure that new exercise and diet practices become habits, rather than arduous chores that you give up on after a few … Continue reading
We all love baked goods, but they don’t love us! Even small treats can pack a heavy dose of sugar and fat, making it all too easy for us to exceed our recommended daily caloric intakes with just a few … Continue reading
Walking can be a powerful weight loss tool. Just ask Abby Austin, who used walking to shed 41 pounds. Austin, who shared her story on That’s Fit.com’s success story page, was inspired to walk by the present of a dog … Continue reading
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