AMERICA ON THE MOVE

America On the Move Foundation (AOMF) is a national non-profit initiative with the aim of improving quality of life - for individuals, families, communities and society. AOMF's flagship program, America On the Move (AOM), engages people of all ages in programs that emphasize energy balance - a balance between the amount of calories eaten and the amount of calories burned through physical activity.

AOM research shows that achieving energy balance is an effective approach to healthy weight management. Adding just 2,000 extra steps and eating 100 fewer calories each day are enough to help most Americans prevent the current average annual weight gain of 1-2 pounds. Small, consistent changes to daily physical activity and eating patterns can add up over time to big rewards - experienced in a better level of health and quality of life.

AOM believes success in curbing the overweight/obesity epidemic requires a commitment of shared responsibility. So AOM programs also inspire participants to be advocates - taking action in their communities to promote environments that foster and sustain a healthy weight.

AOM week at the YMCA began in September of 2006 and will become an annual event each September for the Olean Family YMCA.

AOM week at the YMCA is September 20 - 27, 2009:

CLICK HERE FOR ACTIVITY SHEETS TO HELP YOU GET ON YOUR WAY:

• Adult "Activity Converted to Steps" Chart
• Kid "Activity Converted to Steps" Chart
• 100 Ways to Eat Healthier
• 100 Ways to Surround Your Family with Success
• 100 Ways to Add 2,000 Steps to your Day
• Walkability Assessment
• Track your steps
• Log onto ymca.net to track your steps through the YMCA trail

For more information on AOM, visit the website AOM.