Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Who can participate?
- A: Walk Across Arkansas is for everyone! You can form a team with your family, colleagues, students, church members, exercise club, or any other group you would like.
- Q: How will the program benefit me?
- A: The Walk Across Arkansas program is a fun way to fit more physical activity into your schedule. Benefits of physical activity include, strengthened relationships with family and friends, weight loss, increased energy, controlled stress, lowered blood pressure, and improved blood panels.
- Q: Is only walking allowed?
- A: No! You can do any type of physical activity as long as you increase your heart rate or break a sweat. National physical activity guidelines recommend that adults achieve at least 15 minutes of aerobic physical activity and two strength training sessions per week.
- Q: Is Walk Across Arkansas free?
- A: Yes! Walk Across Arkansas is 100% free! Register today!
- Q: Do team members have to be physically active at the same time?
- A: No, team members do not have to be physically active together at the same time.
- Q: What if I have made an account for past sessions, do I need to make a new account each session?
- A: No, you do not have to make a new account. You will be asked to register again after logging into your account and will be asked to set new goals for the new session.
- Q: Do I have to join a team?
- A: Although we prefer for you to join a team, you can create a team and be the sole member. No pun intended. Seriously consider joining a team to help provide support and help each other reach your goals.
- Q: How do I keep track of my minutes?
- A: You are free to use this form to write down your minutes every day.
- Q: What should I do if I forgot my password?
- A: You can visit the login page and click forgot password. You can then enter your email and go through the process of resetting your password.
- Q: What should I do if I forgot my username?
- A: You can obtain your username by visiting the login page and clicking forgot password. The email sent to you will contain your username.