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UNMC Walks to the Olympics – A pedometer reset tip and more

A quick tip as the UNMC Walks to the Olympics Challenge gets underway — hold the yellow “Reset” button on your pedometer for a few seconds to reset it.

Check out these images from Friday’s opening ceremonies of the UNMC Walks to the Olympics Challenge.

Pedometer purchase info

If you need pedometers, they can be purchased at the front desk of the Center for Healthy Living for $10.

Each employee is limited to two pedometers each. Logbooks come with the pedometers. You also can download this tracking sheet.

Team registration

Also, please remember that you can register a team at any point during the challenge. Teams are limited to 20 participants. Download a team registration form or call the Center for Healthy Living front desk at 402-559-5254 to have one emailed, faxed or routed to you through inter-campus mail.

Send completed forms to cfhladmin@unmc.edu, via fax at 402- 559-9609 or by campus courier to the Center for Healthy Living, ZIP 5530.

Conversion chart

For those who like other forms of exercise besides walking, here’s a conversion chart that shows how many steps you can count for other activities.