Success StoryCouch Potato Challenge



Couch Potato Challenge

Author: Jordan Crain

Planning Unit: Barren County CES

Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General

Plan of Work: Active Living and Health Promotions/Chronic Disease Prevention

Outcome: Initial Outcome

The Barren County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences offered a newsletter-based walking program designed for individuals who have not previously been physically active or who have not been physically active in a long time. The Couch Potato Challenge started January 1st. Those participating received weekly newsletters for a total of 12 weeks. This was a way to help individuals stay motivated and encouraged during the winter months. In addition to the weekly newsletters, the agent made efforts to check in with participants throughout the program to see how they were doing.

There were 12 participants. 100 percent of participants increased the amount of walking that they did on a weekly basis. 83 percent of participants examined ways to set goals for walking. A follow-up evaluation revealed that 92 percent of participants are still engaging in weekly physical activity.

One participant shared: “Couch Potato Challenge was a great challenge to keep me motivated and on track during the winter months!” Another shared: “the newsletters were enjoyable to read and provided helpful information.”






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