The STEPZ Program

STEPZ is a walking program developed by the Foundation for a Healthy Community in partnership with Foote Health System. The STEPZ program is designed to help people to increase their exercise on a regular basis. Taking part in a walking program can help you improve health, manage weight, reduce stress, and much more.

Here are a few more reasons to join a walking program:

• Relieve stress
• Lose weight
• Lower blood pressure
• Lower cholesterol
• Improve cardiovascular health
• Control blood sugar
• Tone muscles and strengthen bones
• Increase endurance and energy level
• Improve coordination, flexibility and balance
• Lessen shortness of breath during daily activities
• Increase independence
• Decrease hospital visits
• Result in better sleep
• Low cost and easy to do

The STEPZ program has been developed for adults, youth, seniors, and those with chronic disease. These programs have been approved by area physicians.

STEPZ Pedometers

Wearing a pedometer (a tool that records how many steps you take in a day) is a great way to track your progress. It’s Your Life pedometers are for sale for $4.00 from the Foundation for a Healthy Community, Foote Wellness Center, Diabetes Center, and Cardiac Rehabilitation.

For more information, contact:
Foundation for a Healthy Community
One Jackson Square - 9th Floor
Jackson, MI  49201

Tel: (517) 780-7306
email: foundation@wafoote.org