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HOW TO USE
OVERVIEW-We in America, and particularly in Indiana, are astonishingly unfit. For the first time in our country's history the next generation is projected to have shorter life expectancy than its predecessor. 60% of Americans are over weight, and our health care cost is the fastest growing of any segment in our economy. Global warming is a probability if not a certainty. Countries that swear to stop our way of life gladly take our oil dollars. It is up to each of us individually to do something to change these trends. Thus the Green N Fit matrix was born.
BACKGROUND-The concept is that fitness, conservation of our natural resources and our choice of home and community are all interrelated. For instance walking to the grocery improves a person¿s fitness while saving gasoline, but this takes a home location and community where this walk is possible. The idea of the matrix is to see how your 'world' scores on four key indexes, Active Community, Green Community, Your Home, and Your Fitness. Each index has 8 to 14 categories in which you rank your present situation or your perspective situation. You put in a score of 1 for worst, to 10 for best in each category. There are suggested weighting factors for each category, but if your situation is different you may change the weighting factor. For instance the importance of being close to schools sports fields depends on the ages of children at home. It is an excel spread sheet that will automatically tabulate the results. You do not need to fill out every section to get a benefit from the matrix. For instance if you are considering a new home and community, the first 3 indexes may be sufficient.
ANALYZING THE RESULTS-An average score of 5 would be 210 grand total points in the first column, that would indicate just a satisfactory overall score. The higher the score the better. The average for each index tells it all. You will see some of the 4 areas score much higher than others. These show the strengths and weaknesses of each area, and what needs improvement.
ALLOW US TO HELP-Not happy with how the matrix came out, or unsure of the results contact us, we can help. We know fitness, real estate, Central Indiana and the best walking communities around. We can help you find the best home for the lifestyle you want. Contact us at 545-5478.
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