Right Steps in Healthy Directions

The Right Steps Newsletters

Jo Anne — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:41:27 +0000

It is our hope that throughout the Right Steps Activity Challenge you will become better educated on the reasons for and the benefits of getting active. Every week Right Step Activity Challenge participants will receive a newsletter containing a different topic of interest related to physical activity as well as health and wellness.

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Benefits of Regular Physical Activity

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:21:49 +0000

Good health doesn’t just happen. continue reading...

Calorie Calculator

sales@nihn.net — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:23:31 +0000

Poor diet and physical inactivity resulting in an energy imbalance (more calories consumed than expended) are the most important factors contributing to the increase in overweight and obesity in this country. For most adults a reduction of 50 to 100 calories per day may prevent gradual weight gain. A reduction of 500 calories or more per day will help promote weight loss when coupled with a regular exercise program. continue reading...

Right Steps Winner

sales@nihn.net — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:04:44 +0000

The latest Right Steps contest winner is Melisa Locke, a Benewah Community Hospital employee. Locke was awarded a check for $500 dollars. During the Right Steps Contest Locke walked more than 480,000 steps, that is 240 miles in just two months! continue reading...

Yoga Pose of the Day

sales@nihn.net — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:38:12 +0000

Move your body in ways you never thought possible! Get three new yoga poses delivered to you each day. Follow the Beginner's Tip and Step-by-Step instructions, and voila! continue reading...

BMI Calculator

sales@nihn.net — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:36:44 +0000

Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women. Higher BMI numbers are associated with increased risks of disease and death, from conditions such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers. Research has found that the lowest and highest BMIs are associated with highest risks. continue reading...

Running and Biking Routes

sales@nihn.net — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:25:03 +0000

Find and create great places to run, bike, and walk.

Exercise of the Day

sales@nihn.net — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:03:21 +0000

Daily video exercise video clip. continue reading...

CHALLENGE: Walk 6,000 to 10,000 steps each day

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:15:21 +0000

Complete this WELLNESS CHALLENGE continue reading...

I want to start walking for fitness but I don’t know where to start. Can you help me?

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:11:50 +0000

Walking is the most popular form of exercise for most people. It’s easy, gentle on the body, doesn’t require special skills, and provides excellent health benefits when done briskly and regularly.

Most people don’t need to see their doctor before beginning a moderate exercise program such as walking. However, if you have health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, etc., or are at high risk for these problems, get specific directions from your doctor before beginning. continue reading...