WOMAN Challenge - Participants with Mobility Impairments

Here is what others have said about the WOMAN Challenge! "With gas prices so high, my son & I bicycle or walk to run our errands. This makes a tank of gas last two weeks! Thanks for running the WOMAN challenge. It encourages me to set higher exercise goals & gets me to really stick with the program. At the same time, my 3-1/2 year-old son & I enjoy spending time together outside when we explore the area around our new home. We have discovered some cool places we may have otherwise overlooked. Saving money is a great perk as well."
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19,406 people and 1,263 teams participated in the 2008 WOMAN Challenge!
2008 Team Showcase Team Name: WW GMDR Number of Team Members: 11 Team Member Locations: Delaware, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia "WWW GMDR A is made up of a group of women from over the country who, first of all, are, or have been, participating in Weight Watchers and try to talk to everyone and support each other daily. Through this we will keep each other moving - WE use the goose analogy where by flapping our wings we help the flock keep moving on to our goal of a healthy lifestyle."

Participants with Mobility Impairments

There are no national guidelines regarding physical activity for people with mobility impairments. As a result, it is important to consider your current level of physical activity when deciding your goals for the WOMAN Challenge. You should assess which goal is best suited to your physical activity level and most achievable for you. Your doctor or nurse may be able to assist you in this decision. We encourage you to challenge yourself by increasing your daily physical activity each week as part of the WOMAN Challenge.

If you are planning to wear an armband pedometer on your arm or wrist, there are a few important things to know: Photo of a person wearing an armband pedometer.

Photo of a person wearing an armband pedometer.

For more information about physical activity guidelines for people with disabilities, visit womenshealth.gov's Illnesses and Disabilities section.