Join the American Heart Association and BEN-FM as we get it Start!ed right here in Philadelphia at the 2009 Philadelphia Heart Walk. You can join Marilyn Russell and be a part of the BEN-FM team, click here to register.
Cardiovascular disease is our nation’s No. 1 killer. And physical inactivity significantly increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. Seventy percent of Americans don’t get enough exercise, blaming lack of time and motivation. As our waistbands have expanded, so have the number of preventable illnesses and healthcare costs.
The American Heart Association’s Start! movement encourages Americans to take the first step toward a healthier lifestyle by simply walking. We have tools and programs to help you begin and reach your physical activity goals. And, because we’re most sedentary at work, Start! brings together individuals and companies to create a culture of physical activity and health. It’s a great way to Start! living longer, stronger and healthier lives.
The 2-4-1 Deal
It’s a fact: You may gain two hours of life expectancy for each hour of regular, vigorous exercise, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. What a great motivation to Start! today!
To learn more or register to join us click here, call (215) 575-5239, or email [email protected].
Why Start! Walking?
It’s more than a program. It’s a movement.
Heart disease is this country’s No.1 killer. But by exercising for as little as 30 minutes each day you can reduce your risk. That’s what the Start! Movement is all about: Walk more. Eat better. Live a longer, healthier life.
Countless people across the country are jumping on board. Join them in the Start! Movement, get walking and start taking a more active role in your health!
Getting Start!ed: For Individuals
• Join MyStart! Online. It’s a free and easy way to improve your heart health and get the tools, information and resources you need to make it happen.
With MyStart! Online, you can:
• Track your daily physical activity and daily dietary intake
• Create personal walking maps
• Check weekly summaries of your progress
• Find links to valuable information that will help you stay on track and achieve your healthy lifestyle goals.
• Start! Eating Right
Getting Start!ed: For Companies
• Get the free Start! Walking Coordinator Resource Kit and help your employees start living healthier, happier lives.
• Apply to be a Start! Fit-Friendly Company. Would you like to be recognized for your efforts in being a fit-friendly company? Learn more about what it takes to join a select group of employers who are going the extra mile to improve the health of their employees.
• Create a company walking team for the Start! Heart Walk. Whether you are a Company Leader or Team Captain, we will help you and your employees with their fundraising efforts through one-on-one coaching and printed materials while they take steps toward their own heart health.
All of these tools are available, along with heart-healthy recipes, plenty of tips, and lots more at StartPhilly.org.
