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What is Walk Across Arkansas?

It’s an 8-week, team-based, exercise program. The recommended team size is 3-8 people, but the maximum team size is 30 people. Each team sets physical activity goals and tries to meet them with a little friendly competition.

Walk Across Arkansas is an easy, free way to get active while spending time with your friends and family! The Walk Across Arkansas campaign happens twice a year, in the spring and fall.

What’s involved?

Get a together a team of at least three members, and record the number of minutes you spend being physically active each day. Any moderate to vigorous physical activity – the type that increases your heart rate – counts.

Who can participate?

Anyone! Some suggestions of team categories:

• Families

• Worksites

• Teachers

• Youth (under age 18)

• Seniors (65+)

• Faith-based members

• General (a combination of above)

Each team needs a captain. Team captains can report for the entire team, or individual team members can report.

How do I record my minutes?

You can log your minutes online at walk.uada.edu by logging in with the username and password that you create when you register, or you can contact your county extension agent for more information and forms.

Are other activities allowed?

Of course! You can do any type of physical activity as long as you increase your heart rate or break a sweat.

Do I have to exercise with my team?

No. Families and members of the same household are encouraged to do activities together to count their minutes, but it’s not required.

What if I don’t have a team?

Contact your local county extension office to be placed with other group members.

How will this program benefit me?

Most participants enjoy the camaraderie and extra motivation from their team members. Many participants also:

• Increase their energy

• Sleep better

• Reduce their stress

• Strengthen relationships

When and how do I sign up?

To register or get more information, visit https://walk.uada.edu/users/signup. Then, lace up your shoes and start walking!