Cougar Mountain Junior High News
Cougars Step for Fitness
May 4 , 2006 - The “Live It/Step with It” program was donated to our health and fitness classes by Coca-Cola. Students are given a stepometer to record their daily steps. The goal is at least 10,000 steps a day, however, it is best for boys to be around 13,000 steps and girls around 11,000 steps.
Every 2000 steps equals one mile. Many students increased their activity level to try to meet their goals. We started in April and students were to record their steps for 10 days straight. Many staff members also participated in the activity. Mrs. Barger, our head custodian, leads most steps.
Other activities (10 min.) and their step equivalents:
Trampoline: 1,095
Yard Work: 1,768
Golfing: 1,095
Hacky Sack 1,263
Horseback riding: 1,263
Aerobics: 2,063
Bicycling: 2,526
Ballet: 1,516
Additional On-line Resources:
www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/document
