South Sound YMCA’s
Steps That Count IV

The YMCA Steps That Count IV program is sponsored by the South Sound YMCA, YMCA of the USA, the “Steps to a Healthier US” initiative and the Thurston County Public Health and Social Services Department “Healthy Steps in Thurston County” project. Steps That Count IV is designed to help individuals, no matter what their current fitness level, to increase their physical activity.

Reasons to participate in Steps That Count IV

• Steps That Count IV is a free program
• America is becoming less and less fit
• Research shows a decline in the wellness of our population and increases impacts on our health care system
• “Obesity and unhealthy lifestyles are now the most important public health problems of this century.” Said Samuel Klein, director of the Center for Human Nutrition
• You don’t need any fancy equipment
• You don’t need a lot of extra time
• By creating a walking team and joining Steps That Count, you’ll get guidance and tips on how to increase your activity, nutrition information, support from your group, and you’ll create habits that will provide a life time of wellness