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The Maine in Motion Program is a statewide initiative of the Governor’s Council that was launched in 2004 to increase the daily level of physical activity for Maine citizens of all ages.  Maine in Motion provides a program that facilitates an
increase in awareness of how physical activity can improve health across Maine while encouraging social interactions that support ongoing physical activity.  The foundation is a free year-round program that uses goal setting, self-monitoring, and pedometer use as a strategy for motivating individuals to maintain active lifestyles.  The program also encourages participants in setting realistic goals for physical activity, making healthy choices, and supports self-improvement and building self-esteem. 

Maine in Motion targets schools, worksites, families and individuals.  Through the use of motivators such as pedometers, a log, and other supporting materials, participants keep track of their daily activity levels by recording time spent being active or through the use of a pedometer to track number of steps walked.  At the end of each session, participants who met their goal of increasing their daily physical activity level will be recognized.

You can participate in the Maine in Motion physical activity program in a number of ways. 

Once registered you can:

• Choose to just log your daily activity on your personal fitness calendar, OR

• Choose to take part in one of the many “virtual” tours that we have created, OR

• Take part in one of the Governor’s Challenges.

The Governor’s Challenge offers you three different levels of activity to strive for.  Each challenge is based upon activity completed in an actual calendar month (i.e., November 1 through November 30).  Activity goals will automatically be set on your personal fitness calendar (depending on the level you choose).

Choose from the following:

1.  Bronze Challenge (4 days of activity per week)
 Track Steps – Goal:  8,000 steps per day; 32,000 steps per week 
-or-
 Track Time – Goal:  30 minutes per day; 120 minutes per week

2.  Silver Challenge (5 days activity per week)
 Track Steps – Goal:  10,000 steps per day; 50,000 steps per week
-or-
 Track Time – Goal:  40 minutes per day; 200 minutes per week

3. Gold Challenge (6 days activity per week)
Track Steps – Goal:  12,000 steps per day; 72,000 steps per week
-or-
 Track Time – Goal:  50 minutes per day; 300 minutes per week

If you choose not to take part in a challenge when you register, you can always start at a later time by just clicking the appropriate button on your personal fitness calendar. 

For information on how to get your school involved in Maine in Motion and our challenge medal program, click here.
 

Sponsors
The Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation

   
 






W.S. Emerson Company

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Maine Municipal Employee Health Trust

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