Before You Sweat
If you're a first time "Sweatee” start here to get fit!
Welcome to GetSweaty! Congratulations on
taking action to make your body strong and fit. Using GetSweaty is really easy.
1. Register – It’s free!
By signing up, you’ll get to customize your profile, visit the Junkyard and earn valuable bonus points for free prizes.
2. Get Sweaty. Get Points. Get Stuff!
You won’t just get fit with Get Sweaty.
You'll earn points that add up fast. Redeem
them for great prizes...even an IPOD!
3. Find out what GetSweaty is all about!
What is GetSweaty?
It’s your very own place to workout, keep track
of your fitness goals, earn points and get great prizes.
By getting sweaty, you can build a strong body
and stay healthy.
Is it free?
Totally!
What do I do first?
First you register. Then you can go to the Junkyard
and workout or visit your Profile page where you keep
track of your points, goals and progress.
What is the Junkyard?
The Junkyard is your very cool workout area. It has a
big screen TV that features a new workout each day.
We call our workouts The Daily Sweat.
The big screen will tell you about the routine and what
equipment you’ll need. Choose a background for your
workout and start! Watch the hamster at the bottom of
the screen He’ll track your progress and when you’re done,
automatically score your points on your profile page.
You can rate the Daily Sweat and comment on it...even share
it with a friend. The toolbar on the side of the TV will show
you how.
What’s a Daily Sweat?
The Daily Sweat is a workout routine designed specially for you
It gives you demonstrations and our GetSweaty kids will work
out with you to make it even more fun. There’s a new Daily
Sweat in the Junkyard every day so you’ll never get bored.
Is there music in the Junkyard?
Sure thing. Just click on the Music Player and workout
to your favorite tunes.
How do I know how many points I have?
Your points are automatically posted on your profile page.
How do I earn points?
Each time you complete the Daily Sweat in the Junkyard,
you get 3000 points. There are other ways to earn points
on GetSweaty. Go to My Rewards for a complete list.
What are rankings and milestones?
GetSweaty has four rankings based on the number of
points you earn.The more points, the higher the ranking!
You’ll find a Milestone counter on your Profile page, too.
Each time you hit a milestone, you’ll unlock a yellow star.
Unlock 4 stars and you reach the next rank.
How do I redeem my points for prizes?
Each time you reach a new rank, you’ll be eligible for prizes.
You can redeem your points at each rank or save them to
get a bigger prize, like the Ipod.
What kind of equipment do I need for the Daily Sweat?
Your Daily Sweat only uses items you can find in your
house or make from household objects. Click here to
learn more about equipment.
Can I workout with my friends and classmates?
You sure can. Just join a CREW or create one and invite
your friends. All your individual points will be posted on your
CREW page. Who’s got the most points?
You can also challenge your friends or other CREWS to
a Sweat Off!
Go to Crews and Challenges to learn more.
Be sure to tell your friends about GetSweaty. You can
send them messages from the Junkyard or from your
Profile Page. Each time one of your friends becomes
a member, you both get extra points.
What else can I do on GetSweaty?
Learn about making good food choices and talking to your parents
about your health and fitness – Eating Isn’t Cheating
Learn more about how your body works when you exercise –The Power of Sweat
Find fun exercises you can do anywhere, anytime – No Excuses
Learn about the Body Mass Index and how to determine yours
Three things to remember ….