Membership

Members and friends of the Adventist church who are interested in improving their fitness and health are invited to join. It is easy to join. Follow the 5 simple steps below (or ask you local InStep for Life coordinator for help enrolling).

 

Step 1. Download Your Starter Kit (Click here)

Which includes a welcome letter from Reg Burgess, NAD InStep for Life Director, a Registration form, Instructions for Getting Started, an article on the Benefits of Physical Activity, a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q), Exercise Guidelines, and a 13-Week Exercise Record Log.

Step 2. Order Your Pedometer (Order Online)

With the help of an inexpensive pedometer you can count your daily steps. You may also be able to get your pedometer from your local church InStep for Life coordinator. Research shows that people who use a pedometer naturally walk more than those without one (order form to order by mail)

We also recommend you order a copy of the book "Step Into Fitness and Health" by Dr. Don Hall, which is designed to help you develop your personal fitness program by walking and using a pedometer (available now). The book also includes information on strength training and flexibility, weight management, nutrition, and healthy living guidelines for preventing disease.

Step 3. Start Walking

You are probably already walking 2-4,000 steps a day. The InStep for Life goal is to work up to walking 8-10,000 steps a day! You can also log your physical activity as miles or minutes of activity daily if you don't have a pedometer. Invite a family member or friend to join you!

Step 4. Log Your Physical Activity Daily

You are more likely to succeed in your fitness program if you have a daily goal and write down your progress toward that goal daily. It's also fun to see how you progress over time. Use the 13-Week Exercise Record Log. Keep it in a visible site (e.g. refrigerator door or bedroom mirror) to remind you daily.

Step 5. Join GetFit Adventures

Stay motivated by logging your steps (or miles) online. As you log your daily activity on GetFit Adventures™ you can complete virtual trips around the world, such as walking the Scenic Oregon Coast or across Italy, touring the Holy Land, and many others. As you reach mileposts, see pictures of where you are walking, read interesting facts about your trip, and explore web links of the region. You will also earn mileage awards and a certificate of completion as you finish your journey.

Join the NAD InStep for Life Fitness Challenge and get started walking today.
  - Detailed instructions for free access (logging only).
  - Detailed instructions for full access including adventures.