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

4,128 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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"Well, here I am in the last three days of week six...lost 23 pounds, can walk up the hill to my home without stopping or gasping for air, and I FEEL better physically and emotionally! If I can do this, any woman can do this!"

Learn about other
teams in our
Team Showcase!

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Name:
The khourys

Team Size:
3

Locations:
Illinois, Michigan

"My team is comprised of family and friends in Michigan and IL. My family is a little competitive to begin with. But this challenge is just what we all needed. My cousin Traci has already lost a good deal of weight, and I hope to follow in her foot steps. I am proud of my team, and I know that we will continue to support each other and motivate each other to do better."

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.