YMCA of Columbia-Willamette Clark County Family YMCA America On the Move

America On the Move
September 18 – 25
Join us for America On the Move, an annual Activate America event, at the Clark County Family YMCA beginning Saturday, September 18 through Saturday, September 25. Stop by the Welcome Center to register. We encourage you to make small changes by moving more and removing 100 calories per day. Participants receive a bag full of Y goodies, while supplies last. Invite your friends to join the adventure, since we will be free and open to all who participate in America On the Move.

American On the Move Activities

Please check back for more information, including activities schedule

What is Activate America?
Activate America is a long-term public health initiative from the YMCA that is focused on making healthy living a reality for millions of Americans. Sixty million adults – about 30% of the U.S. adult population – are obese or overweight. Our society has the power to influence the most critical factors in this crisis – physical inactivity and unhealthy eating – with programs like America On the Move that teach participants how to incorporate more activity and healthy eating into their lives. Small changes, such as adding moderate physical activity, can make a major impact. Get moving today.

The Importance of Moving More
Just because you're busy doesn't mean you're active. For the real test of your physical activity, use the pedometer provided by the Y. Clip it to your waistband and wear it from the time you get out of bed until you go to sleep at night. Counting your steps may inspire you to move more. Keep track for one week, then use these "steps per day" numbers to figure out your active lifestyle:

Fewer than 4,500 – You're very sedentary
4,500 to 5,500 – You're sedentary
5,500 to 7,500 – You're headed in the right direction but need to step it up
8,500 and up – You're active, stick with it

If your goal is to lose weight, you probably need to work up to 12,000 or more steps a day.

Want More Ideas?
Check out these great ideas for increasing your steps and reducing your calories.

100 Ways to Cut 100 Calories
100 Ways to Add 2,000 Steps
Adult Step Conversion Chart
Kid Step Conversion Chart

Considering Membership?
America On the Move is a great time to see what makes the YMCA unique. If you check out three classes while you're here, you can pay no joining fee on a new Wellness Membership. Ask for the YMCA Welcome Center for one of our America On the Move passes in order to receive this special offer.