Exercise is the key to long term weight loss success. We encourage an active step program to fit into everyone's lifestyle and health needs. Every patient is provided with a Pedometer to monitor their daily activity and accomplishments. Weekly progress is monitored by the Physician and adjustments are made on an individual basis because there is no "one plan fits all" approach.

    An active walking program with the aide of pedometers has been successfully used across the country in such programs as Shape up America and Walk America. Active "stepping" has been proven to be one of the best methods to prevent weight gain and promote weight maintenance. It is an activity that can be fit into any lifestyle and can be adjusted to meet all health needs.

 

More Information on the Step Program: 2,000 steps = 1 mile 2,000 steps = 15 minutes 2,000 steps = 100 calories 10,000 steps per day = 500 calories burned Examples in a typical day: Walking up 5 flights of stairs = 500 steps Getting up and walking to co-workers desks = 500 steps Walking 4 city blocks = 500 steps

Active stepping or walking has been proven to be one of the best methods to prevent weight gain and promote weight maintenance.

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