Start! Moving
What is Start!
Vanderbilt and the American Heart Association are partnering to offer the Start! Physical Activity Program to faculty and staff. Health Plus and Vanderbilt Heart are collaborating to provide this program and are encouraging everyone to participate in helping to reach a goal of 1.5 billion combined steps by December 31st, 2012.
How can I register?
You can register at Health Plus or from this page, click the green Start! button. You will be taken to the Online Step Tracker. Log in with your VUNet ID and e-password and you will be registered.
One pedometer per person is available, upon request, at Health Plus, but is not necessary to participate.
How do I track my physical activity?
From the Start! homepage click Track your steps here. You will be taken to the Online Step Tracker. Log in with your VUNet ID and e-password. Choose the date of activity and record your pedometer total or choose another activity and the minutes you spent doing it (this will be converted to steps). Be sure to click Submit. This page will also show your steps history and your progress toward the prize goal.
Is Start! just about walking?
No. Start! is about being more physically active. Find an activity you like and track what you do. Any activity you do will be converted to steps.
Are there prizes?
Yes! You can qualify for a prize for each of 4 challenges in 2012.
| Challenge | 2012 Challenge Dates | Deadline to submit activity to the Online Step Tracker | Prize |
| 1 | January 1-March 31 | April 5th at 12 midnight | Lunch Container |
| 2 | April 1-June 30 | July 5th at 12 midnight | Messenger Bag |
| 3 | July 1-September 30 | October 5th at midnight | Stubby Flashlight |
| 4 | October 1-December 31 | January 5th at midnight | Long Sleeve T-Shirt |
