What if I missed the Kickoff Event?
You can attend the make-up date scheduled for Jan. 15, during normal business hours at your local Family Y. All CSRA YMCA's will be hosting this event (see weigh-in sites for more information).
What is my username and password?
Your username is automatically generated and sent to your email address when you register. It is the first letter of your first name plus your last name plus the last four digits of your phone number. Your password is the last four digits of your social security number or the four digit number your provided at the time of registration.
What is weigh-in Protocol?
*Your weight is confidential, and will remain so throughout the program
• There are no make up times or dates for missed weigh-ins
• Give yourself 15 minutes to weigh in
• Visit the same weigh-in site for each weigh-in if possible
• Bring Photo I.D.
• If you want to record your own weight, bring your weigh-in log
• Remove jewelry, belts, jackets, excessive clothing, and empty pockets before entering weigh-in site
• Do not disrobe during weigh-ins; shorts and a T-Shirt are recommended
• Due to sanitary reasons, no bare feet at weigh-ins. Socks or flip flops are acceptable.
• If you have lost 10 pounds or more within one week, or are showing signs of unhealthy weight loss, you will be flagged in the system and you will be contacted by Y staff
How will I know my standings?
• Team standings will be posted on YMCA bulletin boards at the weigh-in sites on the Wednesday following each weigh-in; individual results will be posted at www.activatecsra.org. DO NOT CALL the YMCA to find out your standings.
• Bonus points will be factored in at the conclusion of the Team Lean Program.
• Please plan to attend the final awards ceremony for Team Lean on April 17 at the Wilson Family Y.
What if team members drop out?
Team members cannot be replaced. Team members may drop out by the 6th week without penalty to the remaining team members (after week 6, the withdrawn participant's weight will be a permanent and unchanging weight factored into the team's total).
What happens if I miss a weigh-in?
If you miss more than one weigh in per person per team, you can continue to participate but you will not be eligible for the cash prizes. You can view your progress by viewing your “My Page" on the website. Click on your Weight Loss Graph or your Physical Activity Graph to see how you have progressed. You must be logged in to view your progress.
How do I enter my activity minutes?
Login with the username and password that was created for you when you registered. Click on My Page. Click on Track My Physical Activity. To enter Physical Activity chose an activity by clicking on the drop down box for Activity 1. Click on the activity you performed. Then enter the number of minutes you performed that activity in the number of minutes box provided. Repeat for Activity 2 and 3 if needed. Click Save. You must click Save for your information to be added to your calendar. To enter or change an activity for a previous date, click on the desired underlined date and follow the instructions above.
What information is on “My Page”?
You can track your physical activity, calculate your BMI, view your Weight Loss Graph, view your Physical Activity Graph, change your password, access the Healthy Living Guide, and find out dates, time, and locations of Health Talks and weigh-ins.
Should I consult a doctor before beginning this exercise program?
We recommend that you consult your doctor before beginning any exercise program. We have provided a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire in the Healthy Living Guide to help you assess your readiness to participate in physical activity.
What activities are eligible for the physical activity goal?
Choose moderate intensity physical activities such as the following:
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Aerobics Classes
Bicycling
Calisthenics (no weight)
Dancing
Elliptical Trainer
Golf, Carrying Clubs
Hiking
Jumping Rope
Lacrosse
Martial Arts
Other Ball Games
Racquetball
Jogging |
Rock Climbing
Rowing
Running
Skating
Skiing
Soccer
Stair Climbing
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Walking Briskly
Weight Training
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What is moderate-intensity physical activity?
When participating in moderate intensity physical activity, your heart rate and breathing are elevated above resting values. You should always be able to talk but not easily sing while performing moderate intensity activity. If you cannot talk, you may be exercising too intensely. If you can easily sing, the exercise may be too easy. Brisk walking or an equivalent activity, would qualify as moderate intensity physical activity for many individuals.
Do I have to perform the 30 minutes of activity at one time?
The Activate program is designed to help you incorporate regular physical activity into your everyday life. You are more likely to adhere to an active lifestyle if you set aside time to be active on most days of the week. However, if you are short on time, you can accumulate the 30 minutes of activity in bouts of at least 10 minutes throughout the day.
Can I accumulate all of my activity minutes in one day?
No. In order to meet the goal, you must participate in at least 30 minutes of activity 5 or more days per week. It is important to be physically active on most days of the week.
What if I forgot to designate my Group Name when I registered?
Please use the contact us feature on the Activate CSRA home page and select join a group. Please designate your username, first name, last name, and the group you wish to join.
How do I join a team?
Tell your family, friends, and/or co-workers about the Activate program. Explain your desire to be more physically active and ask them to participate with you. Designate a team leader and follow the instructions below to create a team. If your team has already been created then simply give your username to your team leader. You don’t have to be part of an official Group/Company in order to participate together.
How do I create my team?
To Create a Team from the My Page menu click on Create/Manage Team. Click on Create a Team. Enter your Team name and click on submit. Once you have created your team you can add members at any time by using the Manage Your Team (for team creators) link. As the creator of your team you can add and delete members of your team. To add or remove a member to your team click on Manage Your Team (for team creators). A list of members on your team will be displayed. To add a member, enter the username of the member you wish to add and click on Add. To remove a member of your team click on Delete beside the member you wish to remove. To Join a Team already created you will need to supply your login name to your team creator. * Please note that you can only be on one team.
What will disqualify me?
• Pregnancy
• Surgery resulting in significant weight loss during the 12-week program
• Gastric Bypass patients are ineligible one year after surgery.
• Unhealthy weight loss practices or a doctor’s recommendation
• Dropped by team members for gaining weight or disruptive behavior
What are Bonus Points, and how do I earn them?
• Bonus Points are a way for you and your team to qualify for extra weight loss which will be deducted from your total pounds lost at the conclusion of the Team Lean program. Bonus points are earned by:
• 1 Pound reduction per team when all team members attend and sign in for the same Community Health Presentation topic(s). This can occur at any location listed on the calendar during one of the multiple sessions it is offered.
• 1 Pound reduction per team when all team members participate and sign in for the Community Event(s) that are scheduled throughout the duration of the program
• 1/4 Pound reduction for an individual attending a Community Health Presentation(s)
• 1/4 Pound reduction for an individual attending a Community Event(s)
• Bonus points will be tallied and included only on Week 12 postings, and not before then!
What cash prizes based on?
Cash prizes are based on COMMUNITY participation. (DOES NOT include Corporate or School)
What are the cash prizes?
***REMEMBER: Cash prizes are based on COMMUNITY participation.
Number of Participants Community Program: 700-1199 Participants
Individual Prize/1st/2nd/3rd place prizes:$500/$150/$75
Team Prize/1st/2nd/3rd place prizes: $1,500/$495/$225
Number of Participants Community Program: 1200-1699 Participants
Individual Prize/1st/2nd/3rd place prizes:$800/$240/$120
Team Prize/1st/2nd/3rd place prizes: $2,500/$825/$375
Number of Participants Community Program: 1700-2199 Participants
Individual Prize/1st/2nd/3rd place prizes:$1,000/$300/$150
Team Prize/1st/2nd/3rd place prizes: $3,500/$1,155/$525
What do I have to do to remain eligible for cash prizes?
• Miss no more than one weigh-in per person.
• For individuals that is one missed weigh-in
• For a team of 5 that is 5 TOTAL (not 5 per person) missed weigh-ins
• For a team of 4 that is 4 TOTAL (not 4 per person) missed
weigh-ins
• If you exceed this number, you and your team will be disqualified, with NO REFUND
• A team member can be dropped via change of status form; if your team becomes 3 or fewer members, remaining team members will be asked to fill out a change of status form and move into the individual competition category
• There is no sabotaging other teams
• Healthy weight loss should be the focus of all participants
• If you sign up as an individual and would like to join a team on or before January 11th, you must fill out a change of status form at a Family Y
• If you are in the military and are deployed during this program, your participation fee will be given to the fund for The Miracle League Baseball Field for special needs children