Next Step Challenge starts

AMES ? Iowans are lacing up their sneakers to begin Live Healthy Iowa?s The Next Step Challenge.

So far, nearly 5,000 Iowans on 881 teams have committed to the six week challenge encouraging increased physical activity and positive lifestyle change. Teams will track their steps using a pedometer and their Live Healthy Iowa personal online tracking page. Registration will remain open through Sept. 21.

Sign up now to begin taking strides toward wellness. Create a team of two-10 Iowans, choose a team name, and designate a team captain. Visit www.livehealthyiowa.org and click ?Join Today? to register. Registration fee is $10 per team member; each will receive a Live Healthy Iowa pedometer, weekly motivational emails, access to a personal online tracking page, recipes, workouts and health information.

Businesses, communities or organizations planning to have multiple teams participate in the Next Step challenge, should request a Group Registration ID. Visit Visit www.livehealthyiowa.org for details.