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GetFitTN is a statewide awareness program to address the rising epidemic of Type 2 diabetes and risk factors that lead to diabetes, like obesity. This initiative is aimed at educating both adults and children that Type 2 diabetes can be delayed or even prevented with modest lifestyle changes like increasing physical activity and a healthier diet.
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White County Residents Urged to Participate in “Get Fit Highlands Challenge”
1/23/2012
Residents of White County are being urged to get fit this winter and spring with the Get Fit Highlands Challenge.
The Get Fit Challenge is a friendly competition for area businesses and organizations that encourages any kind of physical activity for a minimum of 30 minutes per day, five days per week. Everyone who signs up to participate will receive a free two-week membership to the YMCA to help kick-start their workouts.
Rob LaRoy, of the YMCA and County Chair for the challenge says that the ultimate goal of the challenge is, “To get people away from a sedentary lifestyle and get moving.” He also stated that while everyone is asked to contribute 30 minutes a day, any extra activity to their normal routine is good.
Anyone can join the challenge. If you do not have a business or organization that you can join, LaRoy urges you to call either the Chamber of Commerce at 836-3552 or the YMCA at 836-3330 and they will help you find a team to join. You do not have to be a member of the YMCA to be a part of the challenge.
To register your business or organization, fill out the Team Recruitment Form, which can be found at http://www.sparta-chamber.net/event_details.php?id=327. Once you have completed the form, appoint a team captain who will attend a briefing to learn about the challenge and how to track it.
Each team’s progress is tracked through the Get Fit TN website www.GetFitTN.com. Each time you complete any type of physical activity, you can sign into the site and log your activity. You are awarded points for each type of exercise that you do. Certain exercises are worth more points than others. For example, more points are awarded for running than walking.
LaRoy says it’s easy to be a part of the challenge, “Just keep track of what you’re doing. Just get out and walk for 30 minutes.”
Recognition, awards, and prizes will be given to all those who complete the challenge.
The original story from MySpartaNews.com can be found here:
http://www.spartaexpositor.com/articles/2012/01/23/news/doc4f1d5282edb17677277174.txt
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