Step Up To Fitness Pedometer Program

Health*Matters is pleased to announce "Step Up To Fitness," a fun, easy way to use a pedometer through a program that helps you get more active everyday.

Wearing a pedometer (a small step counter worn at the waist) is an excellent way to show how much (or how little) physical activity you are getting throughout the day.

• Buy a Pedometer (available from Health*Matters at cost)
  
  
• Step Up to Fitness Workshop is a 50-minute workshop to find out how you can fit fitness into your day by walking 10,000 steps wearing a pedomter. Also learn a self-paced strength training and stretching routine to round out your fitness program and prevent injury. Dress comfortably in loose clothing. Pedometers available for $12 ($20 value). This workshop is offered on the 4th Tuesday of every month at the Tang Center. You can check workshops and training for scheduled dates or go directly to ICE to enroll. Also available to departments or groups of 10 or more. (510) 643-4646
  
  
• Step Up to Fitness orientation is a 15-minute presentation on leading an active lifestyle using a pedometer. This format is ideal for staff meetings, health and safety fairs or small work group meetings. (510) 643-4646.
  

Tools to help you:

• How to Use Your Pedometer
• Pedometer Tracking Tool (pdf) (word)
• Make Every Step Count (pdf)