"Moving together for a stronger community"

The Lead By Example Challenge is a community based health initiative.  The objective of this exercise fueled project is to raise awareness and activity levels of local community members through the use of GPS devices to track and log mileage of a cardiovascular activity.  Our goal is to assist our community in defeating the startling rise in obesity by initiating change, encouraging movement and motivating local leaders to take action in their own lives to create momentum within the community.

We believe that each person is in a unique position to inspire and motivate friends, family, co-workers, and the community as a whole to improve their own futures by becoming physically active, eating better and making smart decisions to live a longer, healthier and happier life.

How does it work?

All Lead By Example Challenge participants are equipped with a Garmin GPS system that monitors their activities through the challenge.  The unit not only tracks their miles but also the pace, heart rate of user and time of the activity.  This data is available for others to view and monitor throughout the typically three week challenge.  Can you imagine having hundreds of people including friends, family and co-workers cheering you on and motivating you to push a little harder or go a little further while at the same time showing them that you can accomplish what most people see as improbable or even impossible?  Many have already experienced this thanks to the Lead By Example Challenge.  We have seen dozens of people shed weight and develop lasting exercise habits.

All potential participants are given free fitness evaluations to determine eligibility and to establish baseline numbers on current fitness level.  Our staff will make suggestions that will help you achieve maximum results and coach you on how to avoid injury. 

The bigger picture...

Newton Health and Wellness aims to bring this program to local businesses, schools and other groups and organizations through the community.  With your help we can get our community moving and you can be the proof that with motivation and strength comes success, wellness, and fitness.