Fall into a fitness routine this ‘Walktober’
October is ‘Walktober,’ and Louisiana Christian University invites the community to participate in this annual fall fitness challenge.
‘Walktober’ is a physical activity challenge from Oct. 1-31. Participants track and record their steps or minutes of physical activity every day. Prizes will be awarded for the top three overall participants and awards for each age group with the most steps.
The ‘Walktober’ challenge is free and open to everyone. Age groups for the male and female divisions include: 10 – 14; 15 – 19; 20 – 29; 30 – 39; 40 – 49; 50 – 59; 60 – 69; and 70+.
Click the link below to register for ‘Walkober.’
Use a fitness tracker if you have one or an app on your smartphone. Indicate how many steps or minutes you go daily on the Walktober log. Participants will receive an email with a link to log how many steps/minutes they have recorded for the week.
All physical activity counts. Simply use a step equivalency chart for more information on how to convert other forms of exercising to steps/minutes.
Participants are invited to use the Parrish Fuller Fitness Trail on campus. It is a 0.4-mile track open to the public. It includes fitness equipment along the route, as well.
“Walktober” is a physical activity challenge funded by a Healthy Behaviors Program Grant from The Rapides Foundation and sponsored by Rapides Regional Medical Center.
For more information, contact the Health & Exercise Science Department at Louisiana Christian University. Email sonia.tinsley@lcuniversity.edu or call 318-487-7396.
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Media Release | Sept. 17, 2024 | Pineville, Louisiana
Contact: Dr. Elizabeth B. Clarke, Director of University Communications | Elizabeth.clarke@lcuniversity.edu