Population: New or Prospective Non-Represented
Start! Online
Start! is the American Heart Association’s national movement that calls on all Americans and their employers to create a culture of physical activity and health to live longer, heart-healthier lives through walking. It provides an effective way to motivate and inspire individuals to make permanent behavior changes, such as becoming more physically active and eating a healthier diet.
Start! Online, which can be accessed by visiting www.MyStartOnline.org is a tool developed by the American Heart Association that is available at no charge to companies and individuals. Start! Online is designed to help people make positive changes through walking and by improving their eating habits. As a component of the Start! Walking Program, it is an excellent way for employees to track their progress toward healthier, longer lives.
How to get Started
- Employees can register for the tool by visiting www.MyStartOnline.org
- Click on My Start! Tracker (4th tab at top of page)
- Click the “Register” link in the last line
- Enter your personal information
- Under the “Company” field, select “Search for company”
- Enter “PSEG” in the search box, but MAKE SURE TO CHOOSE YOUR PSEG COMPANY LOCATION
- You can disregard the Dept/Team box
- Enter your unique password then enter it again in the confirmation box
- Your weight will not be shared with PSEG – it is to help you in your nutrition and exercise plan
- Select your personal preferences and hit Submit
- You are now registered. However, you must enter an activity in order to be recognized as a participant.
With MyStart! Online, employees can:
- Track their daily physical activity, whether walking, running, swimming or whatever they choose to do to be fit, in distance and minutes
- Track their daily caloric intake
- Map a customized walking route near their home or office using Google maps
- Receive monthly Start! newsletters with expert advice on fitness and nutrition.
- Access to resources such as nutritional information (Heart Check products), recipes and calorie charts.