Be Active challengers set the pace

POSTED: May 21, 2009

Be Active challengers set the pace

Competitors are nearing the halfway mark in the 10-week Be Active Challenge to get fit and be in with a chance of clocking up a personal best.

The Achieve Health pedometer challenge is part of a Rio Tinto wide wellness campaign, encouraging teams to ‘step around Australia and New Zealand’ by recording individual steps on the way and raise their fitness levels.

Among the pacesetters in the Western Australian Premier League are Perth-based climate and energy advisor Heidi Westlake and her team players Jennifer Jones, Chantelle Gibellini and Kevin Munidasa.

Heidi is currently averaging around 10,000 steps a day by walking 8kms a day to and from work, and stepping out with her team at lunch-time.

She said: “Taking part in a pedometer challenge definitely encourages you to be more aware of being active on a daily basis, and the companionship of being part of a team helps to keep you motivated.”

Energy specialist and team mate Kevin agreed that daily exercise helps him stay focused on fitness throughout the week and he is keen to achieve new goals after competing in a triathlon this year.

The Be Active Challenge has also taken off in a big way at the West Angelas site, with more than 15 teams increasing their daily activity to improve their quality of life.

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Be Active challengers set the pace

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