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GET YOUR WALKING SHOES READY!
More than 500 members have accepted the challenge. How about you? Get your walking shoes ready for the WCA Group Health Trust (GHT) four week walking challenge that begins September 30. We ask  that you please share this information with all your GHT members. 

Regular physical activity is essential to weight control and good physical and mental health. Walking is an excellent way to incorporate regular physical activity into each  day.  The USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends the following physical activity:
  • At least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity, above your usual activity, on most days of the week to reduce the risk of chronic disease in adulthood. Greater health benefits, say the Guidelines, can be reaped with a more intense program or one that is of longer duration.
     
  • About 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity activity most days of the week to help manage body weight and prevent gradual, unhealthy body-weight gain in adulthood.
     
  • At least 60 to 90 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity daily to sustain weight loss in adulthood.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
  • Any individual currently covered by GHT health benefits.
  • Participants must be at least 16 years old.
STEPS TO PARTICIPATE
1.    Choose one of the three options below to measure your progress.
a.    Count your steps (you will need your own device to track steps).
b.    Track the amount of time you walk (10-minute increments).
c.    Track the number of miles you walk.
 
2.    Set a weekly goal. For example, 70,000 steps/week or 3.5 hours/week.
 
3.    Register by clicking on this link or visit the GHT website at  www.wcaght.org. Registration deadline is September 30.

PROGRESS REPORTS
At the end of each week you will report your results. There will be a random weekly drawing from those participants that report their progress. Prior to the start of the challenge all registered participants will receive a constant contact email with the link to report points. The link will also be available on the GHT website after the challenge has started.
 
At the end of challenge those participants that have reported all four weeks will be entered in a drawing for additional prizes including Amazon gift cards and GHT promotional items.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Kelly Hageman
Wisconsin Counties Association
22 East Mifflin Street, Suite 900
Madison, WI 53703

Phone :   608-663-7188
Fax :       608-663-7189

22 E. Mifflin Street, Suite 900  |  Madison, WI 53703 |  P:  608-663-7188  |  F:  608-663-7189