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Walk MD! Tools

Individual Activity Log [1]
Group Tally Log [2]
Exercise Equivalent Chart [3]

Publications

Up for the Challenge [4] is a 4-H Youth Development fitness, nutrition and health curriculum for school-aged, middle school and teen youth. It was written for military afterschool programs but is easily adaptable to any afterschool or 4-H club setting. The 290-page curriculum is divided into five chapters with each chapter containing multiple lessons in physical activity, nutrition and healthy decision making. Lessons range in scope and length from 30-60 minute nutrition and/or physical activities to a multi-week wellness event. Each lesson provides expected youth outcomes, instructor essential information, preparation instructions, supplies, lesson time, handouts and opportunities for reflection.

Web pages

Let's Move LogoLet’s Move! [5] is a comprehensive initiative, launched by First Lady Michelle Obama, and dedicated to solving the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation, so that children born today will grow up healthier and able to pursue their dreams. Combining comprehensive strategies with common sense, Let's Move! is about: putting children on the path to a healthy future during their earliest months and years; giving parents helpful information and fostering environments that support healthy choices; providing healthier foods in our schools; ensuring that every family has access to healthy, affordable food; and helping kids become more physically active.
The website has sections called Eat Healthy, Get Active and Take Action.

Apps

Free app for pedometer: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pedometer-free/id362306160?mt=8 [6]

Map My Walk [7]: turn your iPhone into a walk tracking pedometer. Easily track route, pace, calories, distance, time with audio.

Widgets

Walk Across Texas Mileage Equivalents Calculator [8]

Mileage Equivalents Calculator [8]

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Links
[1] https://extension.umd.edu/sites/extension.umd.edu/files/_docs/programs/4-H/WalkMD/WalkMD_Ind_Activity%20Log.pdf
[2] https://extension.umd.edu/sites/extension.umd.edu/files/_docs/programs/4-H/WalkMD/WalkMD_Group_Activity%20Log.pdf
[3] https://extension.umd.edu/sites/default/files/_docs/programs/walkmd/Excercise%20Equiv.Chart3_.pdf
[4] http://www.4-hmilitarypartnerships.org/doc13533.ashx
[5] http://www.letsmove.gov/
[6] http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pedometer-free/id362306160?mt=8
[7] https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/walk-map-my-walk-gps-walking/id307861492?mt=8
[8] http://walkacrosstexas.tamu.edu/anewat/myaccount/team/my_wat_team/wat_mileage_equivalents.php
[9] https://extension.umd.edu/sections/walk-maryland