Curry Health Center at the University of Montana

Steps To Success

Put a Little Bounce in Your Step-
Ways to make walking fun!!!

Walk with friends, coworkers, or roommates:

One of the best ways to make and keep a schedule is to do it with a walking partner. One of the best motivators to get you out the door is to have somebody waiting for you.

Walk with your family:

It’s a great way to catch up with your parents, siblings, kids, and spouse while encouraging the whole family to be active

Walk a dog:

Don’t limit yourself to humans, dogs are some of the best and most motivating partners.

Vary your walking route:

Discover all the great walking trails Missoula has to offer (visit http://www.missoulian.com/specials/hikebike/).

Walk to music:

Since music can hinder your alertness, be extra careful around traffic.

Participate in local walks and runs:

See the Sunday sports section of the
Missoulian for a list of local races.

Reward Yourself:

see “Going the Distance”

Every Step Counts - How to get more steps in each day!!!

Instead of...	Try...
Emailing a friend or co-worker	Walk and give them information personally
Parking in the closet space	Park further from your destination
Getting off at the closet bus stop	Get off one or two stops earlier
Watching TV	Go for a walk for the duration of a show
Using the restroom on your floor	Take the stairs to a restroom on a different floor.
Taking the elevator	Take the stairs
Visiting with friends over a meal	Visit over a walk
Taking the entire lunch break to eat	Eat for half of the time and walk for half of the time
Taking a coffee or smoke break	Take a walking break
Activities other than walking: Pedometers will accurately count steps when walking or running, but keep in mind that swimming, cycling, stair stepping, and weight training are also excellent sources of exercise (add 1,000 steps for every 10 minutes of non-stepping activity).

Program Guide

For more information contact Linda Green or Julee Stearns in the Curry Health Center’s Health Enhancement Dept. (406) -243-2809

Curry Health Center

Steps To Success

Put a Little Bounce in Your Step- Ways to make walking fun!!!

Program Guide

Put a Little Bounce in Your Step-
Ways to make walking fun!!!