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Start! is the American Heart Association's groundbreaking movement that calls on all Americans and their employers to create a culture of physical activity and health to live longer, heart-healthy lives through walking.

Sedentary living and the rising cost of healthcare cost everyone. Businesses lose billions of dollars in preventable health care costs and productivity losses, and individuals pay a higher cost—their lives.

The Start! movement is built on a simple premise – walk more, eat well and you’ll live longer. Whether you’re at work or at home, walking is the first step to a healthier lifestyle.

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Get Your Free Kick Start! Kit (courtesy of Siemens)
Celebrate National Workplace Wellness Week (April 5-9, 2010) by using these free tips, tools and resources to get your employees active in the workplace and moving to prevent heart disease and stroke. more

 

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Find Your Sole-Mate
Walking is great exercise for your heart - and has the lowest dropout rate of any physical activity. But it's always easy to get started (and to keep going) when you have a friend, or a walking sole-mate. Find yours and get connected to the online Start! community. more

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Lifestyle Change Award
We want to recognize people who have made positive changes to impact their quality of life and improve their health.  No change is too small, every accomplishment is significant! more
 
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Get Started!
Whether you are a company or an individual, get the tools you need to get started on your way to healthier life. more

 

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Fit-Friendly Companies
Make an investment into your company and employees by creating a healthier workplace. Get all the details and information you need to make your company Fit-Friendly. more

 

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Start! Walking This Winter
Don't let the winter cold put the freeze on your fitness goals.Try the tips in this free, downloadable walking guide. They can help keep you motivated and walking toward a healthier you. more

 

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MyStart! Online
MyStart! Online is a free tool that helps people make positive lifestyle changes through walking and eating better. It’s a great way to track your progress as part of the Start! Walking program. more

 

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Fitness programs have reduced employer healthcare costs by 20 to 55 percent. Find out how to use Start! to get your employees fit. (Source: U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services)
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Worksite Wellness Programs Proven to Work

Based on a report in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, worksite wellness programs are a proven strategy to prevent the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Programs can help increase worker productivity, reduce absenteeism, lower turnover rates and reduce healthcare costs. Get the full report here.

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