America On the Move Week with the YMCA
SEPTEMBER 20-27, 2008
You can be healthy. It starts with two simple steps.
America On the Move Week with the YMCA is a nationwide event to inspire individuals and families to incorporate healthy activities into their daily routines.
The message for America On the Move Week with the YMCA is to move more and eat healthfully by making two small daily changes — taking 2,000 more steps (the equivalent of about one mile) and eating 100 fewer calories. Research from the America On the Move Foundation shows that these small changes will make a difference.
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Here's what's happening at your local YMCA:
Bayside Family YMCA
The Bayside Family YMCA will promote the Passport to Health. Participants will join in a series of physical and nutritional activities to collect stamps for their “passport” and earn prizes for their accomplishments.
Bayside Member Service and Wellness Center staff will be ready and available to provide individuals with a free health assessment and help them set goals to improve their well-being.
And to take those 2,000 more steps, America On the Move signs will be set out along the East Bay bike path, guiding participants to their fitness goals.
Cranston YMCA
The Cranston YMCA will set out their 2,000 steps at the Hugh B. Bain Middle School, just down the block. On September 20, registered participants will receive a free pedometer to track their steps and monitor their fitness goals. YMCA staff will be there to provide support, guidance, and motivation.
East Side/Mt. Hope YMCA
Community members are invited to participate in classes during the last two weeks of September as we promote America on the Move Week.
During the week of September 20, members and community members will be invited to try out classes, take a Health Assessment and meet with YMCA staff for one-on-one consultations that will help them meet their fitness goals.
Family Night will be held on September 26. Family Fit Camp, Family Martial Arts Night and Family Water Fitness are just of few of the family-focused options offered during the week.
Everyone who signs up for America on the Move Week at the YMCA will receive a t-shirt and pedometer.
Kent County YMCA
Kent County YMCA will be holding its Annual America On the Move Wellness Challenge.
Participants will raise money for Kent's Financial Assistance Fund by counting their steps during America On the Move Week. The Financial Assistance Fund provides help to children and families who otherwise would not be able to participate in YMCA programs including child care and camp.
Any physical activity may be translated into steps - swimming, aerobics, yoga. Prizes will be awarded to the biggest fundraisers.
Newman YMCA
Newman YMCA will kick off America On the Move week on Saturday, September 20 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Newman YMCA Camp Grounds. The event is free and open to the public.
Activities include:
10 a.m Presentation of the 2,000 step Nature Trail and groundbreaking for the new Amphitheater.
10:30 a.m. Walking the Nature Trail with local trail and ecology enthusiasts
11:00 a.m. Presentations of FREE Pedometers to teams of 10 or more America On the Move registered participants
11:00 a.m. Family Fun Races - Sack races, three-legged race, and wheel barrel race. Prizes will be awarded to participants in the relays
11:30 a.m. Walk the Trail with Seekonk Town Officials
Noon. June Condon, Nutrition Specialist, Presentation on Easy, Inexpensive Healthy Meal Planning. FREE Healthy Barbecue Lunch
12:30 p.m. Walk the Trail with local biology enthusiasts
1:00 p.m. Healy Physical Therapy Presentations, Keeping Your Kids Active and Healthy
1:30 p.m. Walk the Nature Trail with Newman YMCA Health and Wellness Director Luca DelBorgo
2:00 p.m. Extreme Bike Rides. Teens will participate in bike rides with a choice of beginner, fitness, and advanced distances. Spinning Class and Expresso bikes will be available for those who prefer to stay off the street as well as tricycles for the younger crowd.
Ongoing: Blood pressure screenings, body composition testing, nutrition information, University of Stanford health assessments and wellness plan coaching.
All participants will be entered into a free raffle for prizes that will help them achieve their goal of healthier living. Packages for personal training, nutrition counseling, YMCA programs and memberships will be given away
The camp field will be lined with booths offering a variety of health-related assistance and information. There will be a booth staffed by our certified Personal Trainers who will review Stanford University Health Assessments and help participants design action plans; a blood pressure booth; a bio-electric impedance body composition station; a Nutritionist and Dietician to answer individual questions and provide healthy recipes and a booth of coaches who will hand out Converting Your Activity into Steps conversion charts and America on the Move Quick Start booklets.
Providence YMCA Youth Services
Providence YMCA Youth Services will get the students of Providence On the Move with an After School Celebration on September 24 from 3:30 – 5 p..m. Students from D’Abate, Carnevale, Springfield, and West Broadway Elementary Schools along with faculty, community partners, and local leaders will join in the fun!
The festivities take place at Riverside Park with registration, giveaways, fun activities, and healthy snacks. Come join the fun.
West Bay Family YMCA
The kickoff for this event will also be one of our first member appreciation events of the school year.
On Saturday September 20, please join us for healthy snacks and family activities to help us kick off a week of promoting healthier lifestyles and celebrating the most important piece of our YMCA - our members.
T-shirts will be given out to the first 100 people who sign up to walk 2,000 steps that week. The schedule for the day is:
9:00-9:45 a.m. Start the day with a healthy breakfast
10:00-10:45 a.m. Walk the back trail behind West Bay YMCA
11:00- 11:45 a.m. Join us in Family Yoga
12:00-12:45 p.m. Finish the festivities with a healthy meal and snack