THIS IS HOW IT WORKS

Activities:
    MTF features the most popular forms of recreational fitness activities that can be measured by
    distance and the results determined by time: walking/running, cycling, kayaking, swimming, nordic
    skiing, snowshoeing and weight training.

Points System:
    A unique points system converts miles logged into points. The faster your pace and the further you
    go, the more points you earn. If you're already involved in a training program, now you can convert
    those miles into points.  If you enter races that feature MTF distance events, you can log those
    miles and earn bonus points, regardless if you're registered with the Shape Up Montana program,
    running in the Boston  Marathon or your local community 5K fundraiser. You keep track of your
    miles and log your own points. Click on the individual activity below for the points breakdown for
    each venue. For a printable copy of the points please download PDF here.


    Note: Although weight lifting or training is not an activity measured by distance/time it's very
    important in maintaining a balanced fitness program and should be part of your regime.

Activity Log Sheet
    You can devise any system you like to log you miles, points and other workout information, or you
    can download our PDF Activity log sheet.

Team or Solo Participation
    Participants may form three person teams or compete individually. Teams provide the motivation
    and encouagement to individaul teammates to stick with it. Teams can be made up of co-workers,
    family, friends, office staff or school classmates. However, if you prefer to do your thing at your pace
    and schedule and not be involved with organizing a team, or looking for a team to join, you can
    particpate as an individual, or until you find a team to join. You can also compete with and against
    others in similar age groups, male and female divisions.

    Division 1: 10 - 15
    Division 2: 16 - 20
    Division 3: 21 - 25
    Division 4: 26 - 30
    Division 5: 31 - 35
    Division 6: 36 - 40
    Division 7: 41 - 45
    Division 8: 46 - 55
    Division 9: 56 - 65
    Division 10:  66+
    For team comp, average age of teammates determines division.




Registration:
  • $30 per member donated to benefit the Lance Armstrong LIVESTRONG Cancer Foundation. Fee
    also includes an event t-shirt, or wrist bracelet.


What is "A Certified MONTANAFiT Event?"
    If race or tour directors label, or declare their event "A Certified MONTANAFiT Event" it simply means
    registered MONTANAFiT team members and individual participants will receive bonus points just
    for entering the event. 5 for registering and 5 for complying with the events advance registration
    requirements. Click HERE for details and request form.
An Exercise
in Activity
by Cory Holly, DN

Most people do not
understand what
exercise is. Going for a
walk isn’t exercise.
Neither are golfing,
gardening, hiking,
dancing or any sport.
These are all examples
of physical activity, but
they are not exercise.

Exercise is the means;
physical activity is the
end. You strengthen
and condition your
body so you can use
your body in freedom
according to its natural
design. If you don’t, it
falls apart. When
performed correctly
and consistently,
exercise will give you
total physical fitness.
But fitness cannot occur
without resistance
training, aerobic
conditioning and
stretching. No single
sport or physical
activity provides total
physical fitness.

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WALKING FACTS

• Americans walk an
average of 5,300 steps in
a day.

• Many health experts
recommend doing at least
10,000 steps a day.

• People who wear a
pedometer walk about
2,000 more steps a day
than those who don't.


Source: USA TODAY research
"Unfit people die sooner,
have more heart disease
and cancer, suffer from
impotence,
sluggish sex drive and
slow metabolism, and get
more stomach ulcers
than fit people."
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Over 11 million people will be diagnosed with cancer
this year and you'll know one of them.
MONTANAFiT kickoff June 14, Swan Lake, MT!!!
It's been well documented that 1/3 of all cancer cases, and many other "lifestyle" diseases, such as diabetes (4000
new cases per day!) are preventable simply through proper diet and exercise.

Montana has the 47th highest level of adult obesity in the nation at 21.1 percent, and the 28th highest overweight high
school student level at 8.1 percent. The state spends an estimated $191 per person each year on medical-costs
related to obesity, which was the 45th highest amount in the nation.

This why we've teamed up with the Lance Armstong Foundation. MONTANAFiT is a special statewide honor system
promotion of Alternatives Magazine, designed to motivate and seriously challenge Montanan’s of any age or ability to
get up, get out and get moving! All the proceeds generated through entry fees and donations will go to benefit the
LIVESTRONG Lance Armstrong Foundation in the name of the teams or individual. The kickoff date is June 14 so get
your teams together, or particpate solo!
Male - Female
18 - 25
26 - 35
36 - 45
46 - 55
56 - 65
66 +