Summer Steppin'

2023 Summer Steppin'

STEP TO A BETTER YOU

Join the 6-week member challenge to achieve a goal of 10,000 steps per day! Includes SUMMER STEPPIN’ swag, ‘Motivation Monday’ emails, step tracking through MYPACER app, and a chance to win awesome prizes!

 

WHY 10,000 STEPS?

Well...did you know the average sedentary person may only average 1,000-3,000 steps a day? The American Heart Association uses the 10,000 steps metric as a guideline to follow for improving health and decreasing risk of heart disease, the number one killer of men and women in America. 10,000 steps is a rough equivalent to the Surgeon General's recommendation to accumulate 30 minutes of activity most days of the week.

GET YOUR STEPS IN!

1,200 Steps - Walk the Dog
900 Steps - Get the Kids Dressed
3,900 Steps - Work
2,000 Steps - Post Work Trip to the Y
1,100 Steps - Grocery Shopping
500 Steps - Make Dinner
400 - Clean Up Toys

HEALTH BENEFITS OF WALKING

  • Maintain a healthy weight and lower BMI
  • Prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure & Type 2 diabetes
  • Strengthens your bones & muscles
  • Improve your mood & increase energy
  • Improve balance and coordination

HOW TO INCREASE YOUR DAILY STEPS

  • Take a walk with your spouse, child, or friend
  • Walk the dog
  • Use the stairs instead of the elevator
  • Park further away when going to the grocery store
  • Plan a walking meeting

2023 Summer Steppin' June 5th - July 16th

Register for Allegheny YMCA 
Register for Baierl Family YMCA
Register for Homewood-Brushton YMCA
Register for Sampson Family YMCA
Register for Spencer Family YMCA
Register for Thelma Lovette YMCA

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