Costs
Site Construction
Activites
Activity Switching
Defined Difference
Comparison
Why Health Walkers?
Benefits
Motivation
Goals
Weightloss Partnering
References
Email Recognition
Costs
Q:
What does it cost to join the Health Walkers website?
A:
Memberships to the Health Walker website are currently free. A membership allows you to participate in the "Walk across America" walking club and to use the various fitness tracking tools.
Site Construction
Q:
Why does the website seem like it is under construction.
A:
The Health Walkers website is currently going through an upgrade which will be taking place over the next few months. The site will be fully functional throughout the process with new features continuously being introduced.
Activites
Q:
What activities can I track at Health Walkers?
A:
We currently have 8 different fitness activities and 5 different health indicators that can be tracked via the Health Walkers website.Walking or Jogging
Flexibility
Aerobics
Strength
Cycling
Swimming
Rowing
Skiing Body Weight
Blood Pressure
Pulse Rate
Glucose
Cholesterol
Activity Switching
Q:
Will I loose data or goal information if I switch activities?
A:
No, you will not loose any data or goal information by switching activies. If you reselect an activity later all previously logged information will be available. An example of switching between activities would be selecting skiing in the winter and swimming in the summer.
Defined Difference
Q:
How is the Health Walkers better then other clubs or websites?
A:
Unlike most other walking websites Health Walkers is not a retailer and is not in business to try to sell you products that you do not want. Our club is based strictly on data collection and the manipulation of that data. We have a goal-based approach to walking that creates a friendly yet competitive environment. We provide dynamic statistics and conduct unique special events to help motivate individuals.
We are dedicated specifically in providing you with tools that you can use to meet your fitness goals. We recommend members to solicit other quality fitness websites when individuals are in search of more fact and medical advice.
Comparison
Q:
How does Health Walkers compare to other websites where walking mileage and other fitness activities can be logged and tracked?
A:
Logging in miles alone does not help motivate individuals. Health Walkers is a community of individuals dedicated to a lifestyle of health and fitness. Collectively, our members participate in various events to help motivate and challenge each other. We are simple and convenient. We have setup a website that is easy to access with tools that are easy to acquire and interpolate.
Why Health Walkers?
Q:
Why should I join Health Walkers or a fitness club?
A:
Studies have demonstrated that people who exercise are generally more healthy, energetic and mentally well. Individuals will be more motivated and will have a higher rate of success in maintaining their exercise routine when they participate within a group environment.
Benefits
Q:
What benefits does Health Walkers provide me?
A:
The primary benefit delivered by Health Walkers is to help improve and maintain individual health. By being active, a person can significantly reduce his or her risk of contracting a major disease or developing a weight problem. If our "Walking Across America" walking program can play even the slightest of roles in helping keep people healthy then the benefits are priceless.
Motivation
Q:
How is Health Walkers going to motivate me?
A:
Many things enter into the motivation equation. Though these tools may be simple, when combined, their motivational impact can be significant.
We have created a fun "Walking Across America" club environment whereby members walk to complete a journey of walking all 50 US states.
We conduct various special events and personal fitness challenges throughout the year to provide members with an alternate source of motivation. (see "Challenges" page).
We have provided common pre-established goals that prevent unrealistic challenges and unnecessary failures.
We recognize members for their efforts and accomplishments.
We provide mileage-tracking tools and personalized statistics for various fitness activities.
We have set up a message board to promote friendship and communication among members.
A little fun and mutual support can go a long way for a person who is trying to decide "Should I walk today?"
Goals
Q:
What are the goals that were mentioned?
A:
We have established attainable walking goals that progress on a virtual journey to "Walk Across America". By pre-establishing these goals we can help prevent unrealistic challenges that would otherwise result in unproductive failures.
In addition, we have set up 50 individual state goals for members to select one by one. Each goal is representative of the states geography and when totaled all together, they will equal some 11,750+ miles. Members also have the ability to set up incremental goals to suit their personal needs.
Weightloss Partnering
Q:
If I'm already a member of a weight loss group why should I join Health Walkers?
A:
A diet alone does not guarantee permanent weight loss, although when a lifestyle is filled with activity and healthy food choices, an individual's success at permanent weight loss increases. Health Walkers stresses the importance of regular physical activity and does not compete with other weight loss groups or organizations. Health Walkers is an excellent supplement to any dieting program.
References
Q:
Do you have any credible references?
A:
Health Walkers has been interviewed and featured on WFIE and WTVW news in Evansville, Indiana. Text versions of these interviews are available and can be found on the websites of each respective news station. Interview links may be found on the "Press Releases" page.
An article regarding Health Walkers has been published in the Michigan Technological University "Alumnus Magazine" dated December 2003. Additionally, many emails from members have been posted on the "Testimonial" page.
Email Recognition
Q:
What is the "Email Recognition Program"?
A:
Health Walker members may elect to participate in our "Email Recognition Program". By participating in this program members will periodically be emailed announcements regarding the goal accomplishments of other participating members. These emails will include an email link which will allow members to respond their congratulatory remarks directly to the member who accomplished the goal.
In addition to receiving emails, emails will automatically be distributed on behalf of the participating member to other participating members when an individual goal is met. This program is designed to promote support and communication between members.
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