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Walking Together Launches FitMI 2009

FitMI 2009 is a free ten-week activity program targeting the citizens of Kalamazoo County. It began on Saturday, May 30th with a kick-off event and ends on Saturday, August 8, 2009 with a celebration event.

OVERVIEW:

FitMI is a program of Walking Together of Greater Kalamazoo a 501c3 volunteer run organization supported by local organizations and grants.

FitMI is a free, self-directed fitness program to help the citizens of Kalamazoo County and beyond to increase their level of physical activity.

FitMI is an affirmation or self-fulfilling prophecy for you and your team each time you say "FitMI" as three words.."Fit 'm I."

It's easy. You can participate from anywhere, doing the kinds of activities you like to do, alone, in teams, or in groups. It all counts. Simply use your watch to track your minutes of activity.

The 2009 program covers is 10-week period, from May 30 - August 8. Register now. Plan now to attend the kick-off and celebration events by reserving May 30th and August 8th on your calendar. Come alone or invite friends, family and co-workers to join you.

How do I motivate myself and others?

You are encouraged to form a team such as a family, neighborhood, workplace, church or school team. Select a team name and be the team leader who registers first to create the team name on this site (Register first, then you can register a team). Team members may choose to exercise together or on their own at their preferred time and location.

What’s next?

• MOVE IT! Physical activities from sports to yoga, walking the dog and mowing the lawn are acceptable. Ideally, participants will include aerobic, strength building, and flexibility components in their fitness program. Participants can exercise in teams or independently on their own time schedule at their favorite location.
• TRACK IT! Track physical activity of ten or more minutes at a time.
• REPORT IT! Each individual keeps a daily record of total minutes that you can enter at any time by logging in to this website (see above) after you register, and recording your time on our fitness calendar.
• CELEBRATE! Create opportunities celebrate your teams accomplishments, such as group hugs, get-together for pizza, etc. Don't forget to attend the FitMI community celebration at the Maple Street YMCA on Saturday, August 8th at 9:30 a.m.

Vision Statement & Facilitators

The vision of Walking Together is for all Kalamazoo County residents to take action towards a healthy lifestyle.

Sponsor: Friendship Village

Partners: Kalamazoo County Family YMCA, Kalamazoo Valley Walkers (KVW), Rotary District #6360

Funding: Kalamazoo Community Foundation, the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation, and Bronson Healthcare Group

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