Step into Fitness
Step Into Fitness
Exercise is essential to good health. Regular exercise can reduce the risks of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity. Exercise can also reduce stress, improve sleep, and promote a more positive attitude. A walking program, using a pedometer, is one of the most cost effective ways to encourage people to exercise.
Pedometer:
After researching the many pedometer options, I have concluded that the best pedometer for this program is a digital one that counts steps, has a clamshell design and a sturdy clip. A well made pedometer that lasts, helps keep people walking long term.
If someone already has a pedometer there is no need to purchase one from HPA to participate in the program.
Tracking Log:
The 30-page booklet published by the Mayo Clinic on Walking provides a wealth of information, has attractive graphics and a tracking log.
Setting Up the Program:
To start the program you would need to take two actions:
- Promote and advertise the program to all your employees. You must have a firm number of participants with an order for the pedometers and the Mayo Walking Booklets. The company would purchase these products from HPA. Decide whether or not the employees would pay for their own pedometer and booklet.
- Send in a Request for the Introductory Seminar. The introductory session will be completely focused on educating and motivating the participants. We will request a few optional dates to facilitate the right staffing.
- We will ship the pedometers and booklets to you for distribution to the employees prior to the Introductory Session.
- We encourage you to schedule monthly seminars and screenings to keep employees motivated about fitness and improving their health. Send in a Request Form for any of the services you choose.
HPA Help:
We will be glad to help and advise you in setting up the Walking Program. Please call with your questions.
Phone: 781-449-2233, Fax: 781-449-7045, e-mail: mca.hpa@verizon.net
To schedule a walking program or to order pedometers and walking booklets download the HPA Request Form and fax it to HPA with directions or shipping instructions.
