HeartWalkers was a 12 week classroom-based program designed to increase physical activity and nutritional awareness
Participants developed their own individual exercise and nutritional plans and learned to overcome barriers.
Concentration was more on your personal lifestyle activities than on sports or typical exercise regimens.
Participants in HeartWalkers were individuals who were looking to begin a process of living a longer and healthier life through increased physical activity.
Class Structure
Classes met once a week for one hour at various locations throughout Menard County.
Classes consisted of a check-in where each participant had a chance to share with the group.
Also included is a weekly lesson that helped participants on their way to being more active.
Use of a Digi-Walker (or pedometer) step counter was one tool used to set goals and measure success.
Goals
To accomplish 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity on most days of the week. Moderate intensity activity is equivalent to walking one mile in 15-20 minutes
To attain an average of 10,000 steps a day
To live a healthier, happier, productive and longer life.
Weekly Topics
1. Orientation
2. Getting to know YOU.
3. Coming up with a plan
4. Benefits and Barriers
5. Barriers-Over, Under and Through
6. Goal setting revisited/Digi Walkers
7. Time Management
8. Support troops
9. Getting Confident
10. Lapsing, Relapsing, Collapsing
11. Rewarding yourself & Stress management
12. Graduation and onward
The Menard County
HeartWalkers Program was brought to you by the Menard County Health Department in conjunction with the Office of Women's Health, Illinois Department of Public Health, HEART SMART Program
For additional information about this program or heart-healthy lifestyles, phone Georgialyn at the Menard County Health Department, 632-2984
Sessions were held at various locations around the county.
Is Heart Walkers for me???
The Menard County HeartWalkers is for women only!
If you are wanting to increase the amount of physical activity in your life, gain nutritional information, begin a lifestyle change, and have some fun, this program is for you.
We will help you develop a plan, set goals, and overcome roadblocks that may be in your way.
HeartWalkers is for women at all levels of physical activity, but especially geared for individuals wishing to make some lifestyle change.
The HeartWalkers Program
was facilitated by Kate Becker, Nancy Brittin, Alicia Davis, Lynn Espenschied, Georgialyn Gurski, Linda Kincaid, and Nancy Wall.
HeartWalkers was a women's health program that ran from
What WAS HeartWalkers?
