All this translates into fewer heart attacks, strokes and less diabetes for our residents. |
Our goal is to recruit ideally 7,500 people or more to log their steps for 12 weeks. |
Part of it is the fact that we are getting tired of the bum rap we're getting in Fort Wayne – the fat city, the dumb city – we want to change our culture to be a more health-conscious city. |
The Centers for Disease Control have suggested we aim for 10,000 steps every day to see health benefits, but most Americans only get around 5,000 a day. |