You can be healthy. It starts with two simple steps.
America On the Move Week (AOM) with the YMCA is a nationwide event to inspire individuals and families to incorporate healthy activities into their daily routines. In partnership with the America on the Move Foundation, YMCAs across the country are celebrating America On the Move Week with the YMCA to encourage Americans to take small steps toward a healthier lifestyle.
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 only 100 fewer calories. Research from the America On the Move Foundation shows that these small changes have been shown to make a difference. Get more information about America On the Move by visiting their Web site.
AOM Week at Kitsap Family YMCA - "Family Fun Walk"
The Kitsap Family YMCA is a participating site for the YMCA Activate America initiative and has a "Family Fun Walk" scheduled for 2 pm on Sept 26th for those who wish to join in the “America on the Move” activities. The Walk will be two trips around the YMCA block, or about one mile in length.
The Family Fun Walk will start at the Y parking lot at 2 pm, so come in and register starting at 1:30 pm. EVERYONE is welcome to participate, whether a Y member or not - bring your family, your friends, your neighbors, your pets (on a leash, please) and take the first steps toward getting healthier!
A FREE Picnic and BBQ follows; participants will receive a Participant Ribbon that is their admission to the Picnic. FREE balloons for the kids, Door Prizes and Awards will be included as part of the festivities.
Help Us Reach our Goal
Our goal is to inspire 10 million people to collectively take 10 billion steps throughout the week. We can get there with your help.
America On the Move Week with the YMCA is part of the YMCA’s national initiative known as YMCA Activate America®. Activate America is the YMCA’s bold approach to directly address our nation’s lifestyle health crisis. Activate America shifts how we are working inside and outside the YMCA to engage all children, youth, adults and families whose successful pursuit of health and well being in spirit, mind and body requires continuous supportive relationships and environments.
Pick up a record book for tracking your miles at the YMCA Welcome Desk and keep track of all the running and walking you do for the week of Sept 20th to Sept 27th.