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!

(View all comments and share your success!)

"I completed the WOMAN Challenge for the first time last year. I was doing 5-10 miles a day. It felt great to be out hiking and exercising so much, but I didn't know what I was really taking advantage of. Last year I ended up having open heart surgery as well as angioplasty. I will be going in for surgery again next Friday. The exercise has been an effort this year and is about to become more so, but I won't give up. I now know how much I have taken for granted and I thank the Challenge for showing me this. I plan to continue with my exercise and become fully healthy again."

Learn about other
teams in our
Team Showcase!

(View all team profiles and share your team's success!)

Name:
BBW NorthWest

Team Size:
5

Location:
Washington

"Most of us are larger women (BBW = Big Beautiful Woman), plus friends and family members. We are committed to being active, and working towards being healthier, at any size!"

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.