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Archive for the ‘Physical Activity & Fitness’ CategoryThe 50 Million Pound Challenge - Are you ready Houston?Thursday, September 3rd, 2009Houston has been challenged by the 50 Million Pound team to become a healthier City. The Mayor’s Wellness Council has partnered with the 50 Million Pound Challenge to help Houston Get fit and Get Moving. Started by Dr. Ian Smith, the 50 million Pound Challenge encourages all Americans to take a pro-active stance and make positive lifestyle changes to reduce obesity in our communities. (more…) Walk This Way for Happier KneesTuesday, June 2nd, 2009Here’s a good way to keep moving but take some of the pressure off your knees. Just put one foot behind the other. Yep, walking backward puts less strain on your patellofemoral joint — an important kneecap-to-thighbone connection. (more…) Houston Corporate Games: May 1-2, 2009Friday, April 10th, 2009On Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2, 2009, the City of Houston will host the Houston Corporate Games presented by Humana. All events are designed so that any employee, regardless of skill level, can participate and earn points for their team. The goals of the Games are: (more…) International Challenge Day 2009Friday, April 10th, 2009Looking for a Physical Fitness Challenge? Well, join the exercise challenge as Houston competes with other cities internationally. Get Moving Houston would like to have ONE MILLION EXERCISERS participate in some form of physical exercise for at least 15 minutes on Wednesday, May 20th ! After you have complete your physical fitness activity, report your results by e-mail to challengeday2009@cityofhouston.net no later than Thursday, May 21st .
If you are a fitness instructor, you may report for their entire class/group. Thanks for helping Houston accept the “Challenge” of International Challenge Day. Questions? Please contact Doug Earle at doug.earle@cityofhouston.net or 713-685-4519. Texas Round Up 2009Friday, April 10th, 2009The Texas Round-Up 10K, 5K and Family Mile will be held in Austin, Texas on April 25, 2009. Race weekend begins with a health and fitness expo showcasing vendors and sponsors. The race is followed by a fitness festival where families can enjoy live music, food, fitness demonstrations and family friendly activities. Participants spend months training for Texas Round-Up, and for several participants, the Texas Round-Up is their first race, making the events a very special accomplishment and a true celebration of healthy living. The Rise and Shine Run 2009Friday, April 10th, 2009The sixth annual Rise and Shine 5K Walk and Run will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 7:00 am in Hall A of the George O Brown Convention Center. The event will include a 5K Walk and Run, a 1K fun run for kids and many activities for the whole family. Rise and Shine benefits The Rise School of Houston, a nationally recognized pre-school for children with and without Down Syndrome and other disabilities. All proceeds from the run go directly to benefit the children who attend the school. For more information contact Ms. Ashley Kress at 713.532.7473 or akress@riseschool.org |