Tools to Help You Get Started << WOMAN Activity Tracker << womenshealth.gov

4,129 people and 385 teams are participating in the WOMAN Activity Tracker!

Here is what others are saying about the
WOMAN Activity Tracker & the 2008 WOMAN Challenge!

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"This is my first year to participate. I'm 72. Thought it would be a fun thing to do since I walk every morning anyway. I have Osteoarthritis in my knees and have had shots to keep going. When I completed the first bonus by exercising my legs before getting out of bed, I haven't had to wear leg braces! It's amazing! A little thing like that has been wonderful."

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teams in our
Team Showcase!

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Name:
YOU CAN DO IT

Team Size:
6

Locations:
New Jersey, Pennsylvania

"This is our first year doing the Women Challenge. We are so ready, so excited, so motivate, We are Family and Friends, Helping each other to get up and move. YOU CAN DO IT."

Tools to Help You Get Started

Everyone can fit physical activity into their lives, regardless of ability. Getting started can be a challenge but is well worth the effort. Here are some tools to help you become physically active and have fun doing it!

Setting Personal Goals and Earning Points – Learn how to set your goals for the WOMAN Activity Tracker and learn how the point system works for individuals and for teams.

Safety Tips – Adopting an active lifestyle is smart. But so is playing it safe. Find out if you should talk to your doctor before starting a physical activity program. Also, find tips for preventing injury.

Getting Started – Finding the time and motivation to get moving can be challenging. Here are some tips for helping you get started.

Activity Conversion Calculator – Use this calculator to convert activities, such as horseback riding or gardening, into pedometer steps.

Physical Activity Tracking Log – Print out the 44-week tracking log to help you keep track of your activities. And check out the useful nutrition and physical activity facts throughout the tracking log.

Disabilities & Physical Activity – Learn more about starting a physical activity program if you or someone you know has a physical disability.

Content last updated June 25, 2008.