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

4,187 people and 388 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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"My 21-year-old daughter is the one that inspired me to get moving! I am so thankful that she cared enough to ask me to start exercising and to take the time to exercise with me. I chose the Pacific Coast Route since I have another daughter living in Yorba Linda, CA. I imagined visiting with her as we passed through. A bonus was starting the route in Alaska, since I have a dear friend who recently relocated to Anchorage! I am so thankful for family, friends, and for life itself!"

Learn about other
teams in our
Team Showcase!

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Name:
Reach for the Stars

Team Size:
2

Location:
Nebraska

"My mother and I are doing this together. This is her second year of doing this and the first for me. Both of us are very excited about meeting our weekly goals that we set for ourselves. Even though we do not live in the same town, we encourage each other not only to meet our weekly goal, but for our self as well. Good Luck to everyone and to my mother!!"

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.