Stepping Strong!

New Name Selected

Our Step It UP / Stepping It UP has been determined to be stepping on a company's trademark. We have now decided on a new name that probably better conveys what we are trying to accomplish. "Stepping Strong!" represents movement, strength and wellness which is the objective of the program.

Stepping Strong!

Lifelong Fitness Alliance and Avenidas in collaboration with the Stanford Health Improvement Program's Stepping Out have started a ten week program to encourage individuals and communities to "step up" their overall wellness through information, encouragement, goal-setting and incentives. The next Stepping Strong! programs are starting May 19 with various kickoffs including an Open House at our office, 658 Bair Island Rd Suite 200, Redwood City, CA.

Each group will have an Ambassador who will be the liaison between the sponsoring groups and their own group of walkers. The Ambassador will be responsible for distributing and collecting information and ensuring proper tracking. Participants will sign a commitment form/waiver to be turned in by the launch party or by the start of the program. Participants will also be given a pedometer, instructions and tips on successful participation. There will be incentives (t-shirts, raffles, and other sponsor prizes) that are given as people progress through the program.

If think you would be interested in the Winter groups please contact Lifelong Fitness at (650) 361-8282 or send an email to info@lifelongfitnessalliance.org Enrollments will be on a first come/first served basis. There is no fee but we encourage donations to cover our costs.

Part of the Los Altos Stepping Strong! walkers at Rancho San Antonio on a bright November morning.

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Participant Assessment from Pilot Program

• 100% reported the program as "beneficial"
• 100% would "recommend it to a friend"
• 40% experienced desired weight loss (6-45 lbs)
• Several participants reported stability of blood pressure and ability to reduce medication
• 95% of participants reported increased physical activity
• One participant reported increasing his ability to walk from 100 yards to 10 miles

For the full summary of the pilot program, see Stepping It Up 2007 Pilot Results

Lifelong Fitness Alliance would like to thank the businesses and organizations that have sponsored Step It Up!  Please support those businesses that support our programs!

Generations Community Wellness Center
4 North 2nd Street Suite 300
San Jose, CA 95113
408-252-5500 ext. 115  

Go Run Sports
17015 Walnut Grove Drive #102
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
408-782-7575

Kayakconnection.com
Santa Cruz Harbor
831-479-1211
Moss Landing - Elkhorn Slough
831-724-5692

REI
2450 Charleston Rd.
Mountain View, CA 94043
650-969-1938