Resources

First time biker? Never fear - these resources are here to help you get pedaling as well as community resources (REI, BikeStation Seattle) as well as King County resources. Move More Bike Resources

King County Gym Discount program: Several local gyms have extended discounts for King County employees, retirees and their families — www.metrokc.gov/employees/kcgym

Working the Night Shift: These tips and resources can help you.

Walk your way to Health: A short 10-minute walk every day can help achieve health Benefits. Find local walking maps, walking programs and more here — www.metrokc.gov/employees/esmm/walking.aspx

Print your own Take the Stairs posters: Then place the posters around your elevators and stairs for optimum exposure.

Looking for information on strength training? The CDC's Growing Stronger program provides information and demonstrations of exercises to help you build strength, maintain bone density and improve balance and mobility.

Need information on fitness equipment? Visit this web site for tips on buying exercising equipment including home gym equipment — www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/equipment/equip.htm

Weight-control Information Network: Tips for starting physical activity, health benefits of physical activity, and tips for activity at any size – Weight-control Information Network — http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/physical.htm

Demonstrations of exercises: www.bodyforlife.com/exercise/animations.asp

Tools

Log in your Activity: Visit http://whf.org for a free online log for your daily miles. don't walk or run? No problem! There's a tool to convert your other physical activity to miles. Washington Health Foundation also offers other free health trackers on this site.

Join the Healthiest State in the Nation Campaign. You can join teams, log your miles of physical activity, and track your weight. Registration is free.

Tips for Exercise Success: need some tips to help you get active or stay active? Try these posted by the American Heart Association

Take the Barriers to Physical Activity Quiz to discover the reasons some people avoid doing physical activity. Knowing why can help one overcome barriers and enjoy being active.

Join a Physical Activity Program for Women: “Choose to Move” is a 12 week program designed by the American Heart Association dedicated to helping real women across the United States incorporate healthy habits without a lot of time or money. Sign up for free, read blogs of participants, and learn more at www.choosetomove.org/

Physical Activity Calculator: Search for your favorite activities, plug in your wieght and how long you do the activity, and learn how many calories you've burned. - Or - Visit the Activity List to browse common activities and their calorie-burning equivalent. - Or - Fitness Type Quiz

Send an "Active" E-card: he American Heart Association has free e-cards featuring a variety of activities. Send a Heart to Heart message to someone today.

Physical Activity Tool: Register for free with a user name and password, and you can get an estimated Basal Energy Expenditure (BEE) to see how much energy you expend on an average day. You'll also get recommendations and information based on your personal information — www.mypyramidtracker.gov