Step It Up AZ is all about residents of southern Arizona stepping out into their communities and stepping up their level of activity. It's about setting goals and stepping them up as many notches as you can – because each foot forward takes you toward a new, healthier you. If you're interested in walking opportunities, being more active and enjoying yourself while doing these things, you've come to the right place.

We know that you face challenges to leading a healthy lifestyle, like summer heat and limited public facilities for exercise. That's why we've created an online resource to help guide you in simple ways to include healthful habits for a healthier lifestyle, whether it's including more fruits and vegetables in your family meals, or getting motivated by what you already do everyday – Move.

Walking Clubs
Looking for local resources to help you and your loved ones be more active? Click on the Walking Clubs section to find places, clubs and organizations where you can be active in your own community.

The Education Center
The Education Center is here to bring you the information you need to know to help you separate facts from fiction when it comes to what is healthy for you and your family.

Fitness and Activity Tools
Check out this area to discover your personal health status and how you can work on improving it.

Body Mass Index Calculator
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person's weight and height. BMI is a reliable indicator of the appropriate weight category for most people. This calculator will help you determine your weight category and related risk.

Calorie Burning Calculator
How many calories you burn during physical activity depends both on your weight and what activity you are doing. This calculator will help you determine how many calories you’re expending during your favorite physical activity.

Games
Test your hand and eye coordination with our fun fitness games.

Success Stories
Find out how others in your community reached their fitness goals. Plus, you can submit your own stories to help encourage and inspire others!

Our website is a key part of the Steps to a Healthier Arizona Initiative – a program designed to promote and protect the health of southern Arizona residents. Please contact us with any questions, comments or feedback you have about this site or for additional information about how you can lead a more healthy lifestyle for you and your family. Go ahead now and take a look around the site. It's fun, informative, entertaining and we hope it inspires you to step it up. Consider this your website for your health and that of your community, and be sure to check back often for updates.