Welcome to the official site of Shape Up Montana a team wellness program designed to get Montana to "Shape Up". This program takes health care by the horns by getting people involved in their wellness. Shape Up Montana works because of the team format; making fitness fun and creating accountability. Since 1990 Montana has steadily increased in obesity among adults and children. In 1990 Montana's adult population was less than 10% obese, in 1999 we were at 14.7%, in 2008 we hit 23.9%.The Big Sky State Games understands that these are trends we need to change. That's why we are encouraging all Montanans' to embrace the Shape Up Montana program.  

Shape Up Montana is a fun, interactive  three-month team competition from February 1 - May 1 that encourages Montanans to develop healthy physical activity and eating habits. The teams are made up of a minimum of four and a maximum of ten people. We will recognize achievement in two separate categories: Weight Loss due to healthy, appropriate eating and physical activity and Accumulated Activity based on logging miles using the New Miles Calculator (located on your personal dashboard) or conversion chart. The 2010 Accumulated Activity category is divided into 5 groups: Beginner, Intermediate, Experienced, Professional & Family Teams.  Each week the Shape Up Montana support team will send team members activity articles, nutrition information, and yummy healthy recipes to help keep your team motivated. In addition, weekly activity/nutrition challenges will be posted to earn bonus miles. A resource page is also available for other valuable health and fitness information.   Register Now...>>>

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This handy calculator has hundreds of activities to choose from and calculates those into miles! In addition to your miles it also calculates approximately how many calories you used. If your activity isn't listed use your Best Judgment.

 

SUMMING UP SUM 2009! l “Becoming more healthy and active has brought a new life to my marriage and our family. I use to be the mom that just sat and watched people play frisbee or fly kites or run in the park with their kids and I drove by the person walking their dog in the evening... Now, I AM that person playing with my son and walking my dog! I am loving it!!!” Shape Up Participant ~ 2009   l "Our employees truly enjoy this program and the team building they are able to do with it.  The best comment I hear is 'I love that we get to do this (program) as a team and compete with other teams.' Shape Up is the only program we offer that has a team-oriented focus.  We have seen a steady increase in the participation levels over the past three years since we starting offering it and know our employees look forward to it each year” Shape Up Participant ~ 2009   l l The Shape Up Program is a great way to jump into spring activity. The articles and exercises are helpful and informative, while adding variety to my exercise and diet choices. Shape Up Participant ~ 2009   “The support from Shape up Montana was wonderful and made my role as a "team leader" very easy.” Shape Up Participant ~ 2009

 

2010 SUM Calendar of Events Something for Everyone!

 

Contact us

Liana Susott Sports Director liana@bigskygames.org

Karen Sanford Gall Executive Director  ksg@bigskygames.org

Suzie Eades   Operations Director  suzie@bigskygames.org

Big Sky State Games/SUM
Box 7136
Billings, MT 59103
406-254-7426

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