Welcome to Activate CSRA/Team Lean
Welcome to the official Activate CSRA/Team Lean website. Team Lean is a year-round healthy living awareness program that targets youth and adult obesity and related diseases. This program encourages participants to accumulate at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity five days per week by completing their daily activity log online. Participants will receive Healthy Living information about nutrition, exercise and health education weekly on the website. Participants also take part in weekly and monthly weigh-ins, as well as attend “Health Talks,” a series of lectures by wellness and medical experts that focus on topics related to health and wellness.
Track your progress and that of the CSRA right here! This website will provide every participant with a confidential login so that they can privately monitor their weight lost and physical activity during the program.
Corporate Challenge - Register Today
The Corporate Challenge will include a group of 10 participants, 11-25 participants, or 26+ participants. As a member of a participating corporation, you will have access to tracking devices within this website. Healthy lifestyles benefit everyone through improved productivity, reduced time away from work, and an enhanced quality of life.
- Groups can check their progress anytime after January 19th by clicking on Corporate Challenge.
- Statistics will show such information as Number of participants regsitered for your group, total pounds lost for your group, number of participants in your group that attended the last weigh-in, number of participants in your group that met the last weekly physical activity goal, and more. Individual statistics are kept confidential.
The registration deadline for a group is January 12th. Your corporation should already be registered in the system. If you are unable to find your corporation, please send your corporate name, contact email address, group address, group contact phone number, and number of participants in your group to mjyteamlean@gmail.com or fax to Wilson Family Y Attn: Abby Railsback @ 706-733-6962.
Team Lean Kick-off:
Monday, January 12, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Augusta State University Athletic Complex on Wrightsboro Road *Rain Date: Tuesday January 13th - Thursday, January 15 at your local CSRA Family Y
Registration fee:
A nonrefundable fee of $60 per person is due upon registration. We accept cash, credit card, or check payable to The Family Y.
Additional Benefits:
Your Team Lean punch card entitles you to 12 free visits to any CSRA Family Y’s. If you choose to join the Family Y during Team Lean, you will receive a coupon to waive the Joiner’s Fee--up to a $100 value!
If you have any questions, please visit www.thefamilyy.org and click on the CONTACT US button at the top of this page.
FREE Community Health Presentations
The following Community Health Presentations will be offered weekly during the 12-week Team Lean competition. They are free and open to the public. Sessions will be taught by a registered dietician and fitness professional. Presentations will be offered on the following days and locations:
• Tuesday, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Warren Baptist Church, 3203 Washington Rd., Augusta
• Wednesday, Noon - 1 p.m.
Aiken County Family YMCA, 690 Medical Park Dr., Aiken
• Thursday, Noon - 1 p.m.
Richmond County Board of Education, 870 Broad St., Augusta
• Thursday, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
McDuffie Regional Medical Center, 521 Hill St. S.W., Thomson
Shape of a Healthy Diet (Week of January 19)
Confused by mixed messages? Is there is a “right” way to lose weight and keep it off? Just what should your plate and pantry look like if you want to lose weight and keep it off? Learn effective strategies that promote a life-long healthy weight through balance, variety and moderation.
Starting an Effective Exercise Program (Week of January 26)
Learn simple techniques to maximize your exercise results in a minimal amount of time. Discussion topics will include common misconceptions about exercise and techniques to make your cardio, resistance, and flexibility training more effective and enjoyable.
Navigating the Supermarket (Week of February 2)
Have you realized that you tend to eat what you bring home from the grocery store – whether it was a smart buy or not? Need ideas about what sorts of foods to look for and which ones to avoid? Baffled by food labels? Learn how to navigate each department in the supermarket to find the most healthful and delicious choices.
Lift It or Lose It (Week of February 9)
Did you know that we lose muscle and bone each year after age 35? This leads to a loss of strength and a lower metabolic rate which can make weight management difficult. Learn the basics of resistance training and simple routines that you can incorporate into your life.
Healthy Eating Made Easy (Week of February 16)
Wondering what your fridge and cabinets should be stocked with so you can put together a quick, healthy meal? Need some ideas to get started preparing healthy meals? Get ideas on how to put together meals that are both quick and healthy, makeover your favorite recipes, and get some new recipe ideas.
Stuck in a Rut? Working through a plateau - Q and A
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 6:30pm ONLY at the Wilson YMCA
Join our Team Lean nutrition and fitness experts to get your questions answered, particularly if you find yourself stuck with less than ideal weight loss progress.
Portion Distortion (Week of March 2)
What does a healthy portion look like? Do you really know how much you are eating, and how that compares to what your body needs? Come learn how quickly your portions add up, and how easily you can reduce them to meet your needs so that you are not storing all those extra servings as fat tissue.
Fitness Anywhere and Everywhere (Week of March 9)
Don’t have a gym membership? Travel a lot for work? Learn how to use items around the house and outdoors to help you stay healthy, as well as exercises you can do at work or on the go!
Dining Out “Dos” and “Don’ts” (Week of March 16)
Many of us consume more than half of our day’s calories away from home. Do you eat out, or on the run a few times a week, or even more? Are you overwhelmed by restaurant menus and the multitude of options? Learn “what to eat and where” to promote health when you’re on the run, as well as a few simple tips on how to reduce the number of times you find yourself dining out each week.
Disease-Proof Your Family (Week of March 23)
Did you know that most chronic diseases can be prevented or controlled with healthful food choices and physical activity? Are you concerned about cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease or high blood pressure in yourself or your family members? Learn how to start great habits that reduce your risk of these chronic diseases and promote a long, full life, as well as how to instill these lifetime health values into your family.
“Healthfully Ever After”…Grand Finale
Tuesday, March 31, 6:30 p.m. ONLY at the Wilson YMCA What next? Do you have all the tools now to keep the weight off and keep up with your new healthy lifestyle? Let’s see….join us for Trivia and Prizes for those who “know their stuff.” (Bring your whole team if possible!) Also, learn what opportunities are within your reach around the CSRA to promote your continued health and fitness for the months to come.