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.