America On the Move Week
Join us for America On the Move at the Sherwood Regional Family YMCA. We will be free and open to all who participate from Sunday, September 20th – 27th. Stop by to register and track your steps using a free pedometer, available while supplies last. We encourage you to walk 2,000 more steps a day and cut 100 calories per day. Bring your friends, set goals and track your steps together. At the end of America On the Move, if you have reached your goal you will get a free t-shirt, while supplies last.

2009 America On the Move Results
Thank you to all of our participants of America On the Move. The YMCA is pleased to report that we had 587 YMCA participants for America On the Move. Those participants walked, jogged and climbed almost 16 million steps during that week! Way to go to everyone who participated! Continue to incorporate more activity and healthy eating into your daily routine for better health, more energy and a longer life.

American On the Move Activities

• Mayor Keith Mays will deliver a proclamation announcing America On the Move Week.
• Saturday, September 19th – a family adventure run 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Friday, September 25th – a massive Zumba class on the sports court.
• We will have an open to close Stair step in the lobby for a 15-hour stair step.
• We will have members and staff track their steps for the week attempting to hike the Pacific Crest Trail (2,650 miles) and the Appalachian Trail (2,178 miles).

Check back for more event and activity announcements as we count down to America On the Move.

The Importance of Counting Your Steps
Just because you're busy doesn't mean you're active. For the real test of your physical activity, get a pedometer. Clip it to your waistband and wear it from the time you get out of bed until you go to sleep at night. Keep track for one week, then use these "steps per day" numbers to figure out your active lifestyle.

• Fewer than 4,500 – You're very sedentary
• 4,500 to 5,500 – You're sedentary
• 5,500 to 7,500 – You're headed in the right direction but need to step it up
• 8,500 and up – You're active, stick with it

If your goal is to lose weight, you probably need to work up to 12,000 or more steps a day.

Want More Ideas?
Check out these great ideas for increasing your steps and reducing your calories.

100 Ways to Cut 100 Calories
100 Ways to Add 2,000 Steps
Adult Step Conversion Chart
Kid Step Conversion Chart

Considering Membership?
America On the Move is a great time to see what makes the YMCA unique. While you’re here, please consider the benefits of membership and pay No Joining Fee on a new membership.