Welcome to Step Up. Step Out!

You're moving in the right direction to improve your health! People of all ages can improve their quality of life through a lifelong practice of moderate physical activity. To improve your health, you need to be exercising regularly--at least 30 minutes at a moderate intensity level, 5 days each week.

Studies show that a regular routine of at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise 5 days a week can help in the prevention of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and some types of cancer in people of all ages.

Step Up. Step Out! began as a research study conducted by the University of South Carolina's Prevention Research Center in partnership with Sumter County Active Lifestyles and the Sumter County Recreation and Parks Department. As a result of the program, the participants who stayed in the program for 24 weeks increased their level of moderate or vigorous intensity physical activity by 40 minutes a day.

Now, Step Up. Step Out! is available to everyone!

Let's Get Started--

Step Up. Step Out! encourages you to exercise for 30 minutes a day at moderate intensity, 5 days a week. The information provided on this website is designed to help you become physically active. You can set goals, monitor you progress, and reward yourself for success. By the end of 24 weeks, you will establish physical activity as part of your lifestyle.

This program is not intended to take the place of medical care. People beginning an exercise program are responsible for their own safety and health. Sumter County Active Lifestyles, University of South Carolina's Prevention Research Center, Sumter County Recreation and Parks Department assume no responsibility for any injury, illness or other conditions that may occur during or pursuant to exercise.

Click here to read health and safety tips.

Thank you for participating and good luck!