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Take The Challenge - Be a HealthierFed

Get moving for health!

It's Easy

Register at http://healthierfeds.presidentschallenge.org and get moving! Join The Challenge to get started, stay active or to motivate others. The Challenge provides a no cost activity log you can use to track your activities.

It's Fun

Participate in over 100 physical activities ranging from housework and walking to athletic and recreational endeavors log and log your activity once you complete it. Adults are encouraged to participate in a minimum of 30 minutes a day, and children are encouraged to participate in at least 60 minutes a day. The Challenge offers something for every one;

• Active Lifestyle - For those just getting started (currently participating in less than 30 minutes of activity a day, 5 times a week)
• Presidential Champions - For those who are already active and want a new challenge.

It's for You

All members of the "Federal Family" which includes current employees and retirees of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches and their families are invited to sign up.

It's Important

By establishing a regular habit of physical activity among participants, The Challenge will help create a foundation for long-term behavior change. The facts show that increasing physical activity can improve health and overall well-being.

Links to Past Governmentwide Agency Challenges

• The 2007 HealthierFeds Challenge
• The 2004 HealthierFeds Challenge

For fun resources and information on agency and Federal-wide events, visit www.FedsGetFit.gov