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3,892 people and 365 teams are participating in the WOMAN Activity Tracker! |
Here is what others are saying about the
WOMAN Activity Tracker & the 2008 WOMAN Challenge!
"This is my first year participating in the challenge and I love it. I usually do 60 to 90 minutes of aerobics, then I either go to the park and walk for 45 to 60 minutes or I find time to walk during the day while at work; all the time wearing a combination wrist pedometer. I love to walk and this challenge just makes it so much more enjoyable." |
Learn about other
teams
in our
Team Showcase!
Name:
Pink Sneakers
Team Size:
7
Location:
New York
"I am so excited for this challenge. Now that spring is here it is a great way to motivate all of us, and work as a team at our goals. Not focusing on weight loss for a moment but physical activity. Let's get movin' Pink Sneakers!"
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Disabilities and Physical Activity
Home > Activity Tracker Home > Tools to Help You Get Started > Disabilities and Physical Activity
Being physically active is an important part of a healthy lifestyle for all women, including women with disabilities. If you have a disability, getting regular physical activity can help you stay independent by preventing illnesses such as heart disease that can make it more difficult to take care of yourself. Being active also can improve your mood and help you feel better about yourself.
 If you use a wheelchair, walker, or cane, you can still use a pedometer to record your physical activity. But instead of wearing it on your belt to measure foot steps, you can wear it on a band around your arm or wrist to measure arm movements. Make sure the band is snug but not so tight that it causes pain or discomfort. Also, you may want to wear the band over a shirt to keep it from irritating your skin. If you have questions about using an armband pedometer, please contact The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability.
If you have not been active for some time, be sure to talk with your doctor before starting a physical activity program. Together, you can work out an activity plan that's right for you.
For more information on physical activity for people with disabilities, visit womenshealth.gov's Illnesses and Disabilities section.
Content last updated June 25, 2008.
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