Quarterly Fitness Challenge

An exercise program, while only one of many components needed for successful weight management, is one of the most difficult to begin and maintain. In fact, nearly two-thirds of the population does not meet their daily exercise goals. As a result, recent years have seen an increase in obesity, as well as a growing number of men and woman affected by heart disease.

Seizing this opportunity, the Stead Heart and Vascular Center designed its first Fitness Challenge for hospital employees, physicians and volunteers. Intended to help participants set and reach measurable, realistic and attainable goals, the program challenged employees to walk 100 miles in 100 days.

Today, the Fitness Challenges are available to the general public. For just $25 per challenge, or $85 for an annual membership, participants receive a Fitness Challenge Packet including information about the Stead Heart and Vascular Center, the Fitness Challenge Program, a Walking Club Membership and T-shirt, a pedometer, a heart awareness Red Band Bracelet, a daily weight log, inspirational and motivational e-mails, and an optional consultation with an exercise specialist at the Stead Health and Fitness Center. All participants completing each of the quarterly Fitness Challenges will also be entered into our grand prize drawing.

For more information, or to sign up for a Fitness Challenge, please call (909) 630-7359.

Walking Club

According the American Heart Association, scientific evidence supports the notion that even moderate-intensity activities, when performed daily, can have long-term health benefits. They help lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Examples of moderate-intensity activities are walking for pleasure, gardening, yard work, housework, dancing and prescribed home exercise.

The Walking Club was established to help individuals in the community comfortably start an exercise program and to provide a support group atmosphere for its members. The club currently meets Saturday mornings at the Thomson Creek Trail in Claremont and will soon be rotating locations to include Chino Hills, San Dimas and upland. The Walking Club is currently free.

For more information, or to sign up for a Fitness Challenge or the Walking Club, please call (909) 630-7359.