THE BEST ME IS A FIT ME!

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2 United Church of Christ Faithfully Walking Challenge THE BEST ME IS A FIT ME! The United Church of Christ has joined First Lady Michelle Obama to reduce and/or eliminate childhood obesity and to call attention to the devastating effects of obesity in adults by participating in her three million miles walking challenge. The United Church of Christ is participating in this challenge by inviting all UCC members and churches to walk.

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST GOAL Our goal is to join together a minimum of 250 UCC churches and/or 2,500 UCC members committed to walking 5 miles or 10,000 steps a week.

3 UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST GOAL Our goal is to join together a minimum of 250 UCC churches and/or 2,500 UCC members committed to walking 5 miles or 10,000 steps a week. Combined, that s over 600,000 miles!!!! (5 miles/week, approximately 20 miles/ month for 12 months.) The collective miles from UCC members and churches will be sent to Mrs. Obama s team at the White House in November 2011.

4 WHY WALK? Research shows that walking: Promotes physical activity Boosts brain power Aids in long-lasting weight management Requires only a modest investment of time & money May lead to reduced insurance costs Creates an overall sense of well-being mind, body, soul

5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR WALKING! 1. Walking shall include the following: Walking and/or light jogging Treadmills Stationary Biking Wheeling Dancing 2. To obtain a registration form, please visit our website at and look for the Let s Move Faithfully Walking Challenge paragraph. Click on Join Us and complete or print out the online registration form. Participants are asked to sign a waiver before participating in the Walk. 3. Keep track of your daily mileage/steps on a pedometer or by calculating your steps by the distance walked. (See Conversion Guide on next page.) 4. Complete the Online Mileage Form, found at and return electronically or print and mail to Ferne Clement at 700 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH Please be sure to return your steps no later than November 21, 2011

6 SELECTED PEDOMETER STEP/ACTIVITY CONVERSIONS 1/4 Mile 500 steps 1/2 Mile 1000 steps 3/4 Mile 1500 steps 1 Mile 2000 steps 1 city block 200 steps Jogging/running 1 mile 4000 steps Wheelchair 1 mile Biking 3 miles OTHER 2000 steps 2000 steps Treadmill or Stairmaster: Wear your pedometer and double your steps Elliptical trainer = 203 steps per minute Stationary Bike fast = 364 steps per minute Stationary Bike slow = 121 steps per minute Walking average pace = 100 steps per minute Walking fast pace = 242 steps per minute Walking slow pace = 67 steps per minute Step Aerobics = 273 steps per minute Aerobic Dance = 197 steps per minute Line Dancing = 139 steps per minute Dancing in general = 131 steps per minute Climbing Stairs fast = 267 steps per minute Climbing Stairs mod = 180 steps per minute Climbing Stairs slow = 90 steps per minute Jumping Rope = 303 steps per minute Pilates = 101 steps per minute Tai Chi = 121 steps per minute Yoga = 76 steps per minute

7 What is a Pedometer? USING YOUR PEDOMETER A Pedometer or stepometer is a device that calculates the distance you have walked or run. It automatically tracks every step you take so you can see how your steps accumulate through the day. The pedometer senses your movements and counts your steps and then converts your steps into distance by knowing the length of your stride or step length. How To Use Your Pedometer The pedometer clips onto your waistband and monitors every step as you go about your daily activity. For the best results, set the pedometer stride length at 2.5 for men and 2.2 for women. This is a rough estimate and can be set if you want an average without measuring your own stride length. Wearing the Pedometer 1. Put the pedometer on when you first get up in the morning and wear it all day long. 2. Wear the pedometer snugly against your body, attached to a belt or waistband on your clothing. If your clothing doesn t have a waistband, you can attach your pedometer to a piece of elastic tied around your waist or your underwear. Also, you can secure it tightly with a safety pin. 3. Try to have the pedometer line up with the crease on your pants or the center of your kneecap. 4. The pedometer should be parallel to the ground. If it is tilted to one side or the other, it will not give you an accurate recording of your steps. 5. The pedometer must be closed in order for it to work. 6. Check the pedometer periodically throughout the day. This will give you constant feedback on how well you are doing in regard to reaching your daily step goal. 7. In order to receive the most accurate step equivalent for activities other than walking, it is recommended that you remove your pedometer, but do not reset it to zero.

W C S D. on the MOVE

W C S D. on the MOVE W C S D on the MOVE WCSD on the Move How it works: A team or individual steps/mileage competition Get a free pedometer and Quickstep log book Walk 10,000 steps per day for a minimum of 40 days out of 56