- StepsOut Info

TESTIMONIALS FROM SUMMERLAND PARTICIPANTS

"Summerland Steps Out definitely contributes to my physical and emotional well being, presents opportunities to try new things and to meet people. Being a data-junkie, I like tracking my steps. Daily step counts reward me for walking lots; or when low, encourage me to get back outside. I also use counts and times to analyze my walking speed and progress. Personal story presentations in Penticton are a motivational bonus for me."
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One Year later… 20 lbs lighter and feeling a whole lot healthier! Joining Summerland Steps Out was the first step in a very positive year for me. The walks, introduction to fitness classes and support has helped transform and strengthen my body and mind! Thank you for your encouragement Lois and keep on motivating your steppers.

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TESTIMONIALS FROM STEPS OUT PARTICIPANTS

STEPPING FORWARD
“I joined the Penticton Steps Out program after my husband passed away. Everyone told me to step forward and not step backward. This is why I joined the program and got my step counter. I now know every day that I am moving forward because I can actually count my steps. I definitely know the days that I am not going forward, simply because there are no steps there to record. I will recommend this program to anyone.”

EXCITED ABOUT THIS YEARS STEPS OUT PROGRAM
I was speaking with my mother who lives outside Honolulu. Their church is sponsoring a Walk to Bethlehem to get people out and walking. My Mom was keen to sign up, because she had heard all about my walk to Vegas last year. So, thought you would like to know that folks everywhere are planning walks. Keep up the good work.

HEALTHY HEART
“ I joined Penticton Steps Out at the beginning. I feel much better with the exercise and both my blood pressure and cholesterol levels have lowered because of the exercise I am getting.”

OFF THE COUCH
“Thanks Bob! The Penticton Steps out Program has really helped to motivate me to walk more. I have walked more than 300 km since I joined on February 22, 2006. I am rarely without my pedometer on. I am 72 years old and this program got me off the couch. I will try and join more programs in the future.”

LIFE CHANGING LIFE STYLE
“I am in my 80’s and want to tell you that you have changed my life. My family are so proud of me! My family across Canada now have access to my web page and the password to check up on me. They are always encouraging me and when I don’t enter a lot of steps in a day they want to know why.”

2nd YEAR & GOING STRONG
“This is my second year of Steps Out and I love it! I'm not a gym person, but walking fits my interests and lifestyle so well. We're in a small enough city that I really can WALK to work, to church, the bank, many stores..... Just plan a little extra time, and that little pedometer will reward you! I have found it makes me think a little differently now, too. Instead of looking for shortcuts, I now find myself looking for ways to take a longcut! No more elevators. Don't worry about parking near the store's front door--park far away and get more steps!! Or don't take the darn car at all! All the faster to move down that map. Isn't it amazing how far you can go in only a few months! It's a great program and I haven't tired of it at all. I just want to see if I can keep upping my daily average. I broke the 10,000 barrier this year, so maybe next year..... And an added bonus is that the dog sure loves it too! Keep up the good work.”

IMPOSSIBLE MADE POSSIBLE
“I am a 73 year old with two knee replacements. Since September 26, 2005 I have walked 2494.3 kms. as part of the Penticton Steps Out program. Many of these kilometers were walked in Ireland in May of 2006!
Two years ago my accomplishments would have been impossible. Thanks Bob!”

FRIENDLY FAMILY COMPETITION
“The pedometer is a great incentive to get people walking. Regular walking then triggers an easy weight loss program. My husband and myself have a friendly competition by comparing our steps at the end of our work day and again on the weekend. It's Fun!!”

WALKING, RUNNING, SWIMMING, BIKING… IT ALL COUNTS
“I have been a member of the Steps Out program since its inception; which I guess must be two years ago. I was active before but with the use of the pedometer it makes me go even further. I try and spend 60 minutes in the pool five days a week. I run 4 kilometers every morning to get there and back again. That’s the start of my day. I have a mountain bike which I ride at least two hours per day but usually longer. My most recent accomplishment was to bike Penticton to Oliver and back. That counted for quite a few steps. I rarely use my car anymore unless there’s too much to carry or if I’m going out of town. I always have a little competition with myself going on in my head. I want to do a little more today after all there is someone counting."

"Don’t try and find as many reasons as you can not to move your body – Just do it. Also remember to start your car once a week or you’ll have a dead battery. Thanks to Penticton Steps Out for making that extra mile seem like fun.”