10K-A-Day
Congratulations to 10K-A-DAY participant Linda Hoge for reaching 30,287 steps!
Linda Hoge, participant of the Campus Recreation 10K-A-DAY program walked 30,287 steps in the Seabrook Lucky Trail 1/2 marathon in Houston, Texas on March 18. She started the program back in October and has reached 10,000 steps and above...
"The main reason why I joined the 10K program was because I needed to lose weight and start exercising. Walking seemed the best "path" to take. It's free, you are outside, and is one of the best ways to get back into shape, physically and mentally. My daughter-in-law, Veronica, is an avid marathoner and I must credit her with getting me out there to do a ½ marathon. I thank the NSU 10K program and Veronica for helping me achieve what I have so far. I still have a long way to go but have been very proud of my accomplishments so far!" - Linda Hoge
Program Description
The 10k-A-Day step challenge is a 12 week wellness program designed to help you become more physically active by using a pedometer to track the number of steps you take each day. The goal is to work up to 10,000 steps a day by setting progressive goals to increase your steps overtime. Each participant will be given a pedometer to wear from the time they awake in the morning until they go to bed.
The goal of the 10k-A-Day step challenge is to educate the University community on how simple and easy a walking program can be.
Cost
The cost to participate in this wellness program is $10.00 for employees and students. The fee for participation includes a modified fitness assessment, a pedometer, program manual, and a t-shirt.
You do not have to be a RecPlex member to participate in the 10K-A-Day Program.
Benefits
10,000 steps per day is equal to about 5 miles of walking. By adding more physical activity to your day, you will benefit from: a decrease in stress, enhanced energy, vitality, improved sleep, mood, digestion, and strengthen your heart. By participating in the 10k- A -Day step challenge, you are making a commitment to improving your health and well being.
Fitness Assessment- First Step!
Each participant in the 10k-A-Day program will have an opportunity to schedule an appointment for a fitness assessment. A fitness assessment is the first step to beginning this program. The purpose of the fitness assessment is to assess each participant’s current fitness level, possibly identify areas of health or injury risk, acquire biometric measurements for evaluation, and establish goals and motivation to evaluate progress. The components of the fitness assessment include cardiorespiratory endurance (3-min Step Test), body composition, blood pressure, weight and girth measurements.
To Schedule A “10K-A-Day Fitness Assessment”, You Must First Register And Pay At The Fitness Service Desk Located On The Second Floor Of The RecPlex During Normal Business Hours. (If these hours are not feasible, please call 954-262-7199 to make arrangements.)
Walking Routes and Maps
Walking maps are available at www.usatf.org.
Once you pull up the web site, click on the link that says road running ,then click on running routes, once you open that screen click on find a route, enter the city of Davie and state of Florida and search all of the current NSU listings for walking routes.
On Campus Walking Routes
- Gold circle lake – 4 times around is equal to 1 mile
- Perimeter side walks of NSU – about 2.5 miles
- NSU Walking Trails Map
Frequently Asked Questions
If you still have questions regarding the 10K-A-Day program, please review the 10K-A-Day Frequently Asked Questions.
To register for the 10K-A-Day program, please use the form below, call us at 954-262-7199, or come visit us at the RecPlex. You must have your NSU ID present to access the facility.
NOTE: Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.