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The Medical Fitness Association (MFA), in conjunction with the MFA Education Committee, is sponsoring the Sixth Annual Medical Fitness Week, April 19–25, 2010. The goal of this MFA initiative is to promote an increase in physical activity levels in all ages and to highlight the medical fitness difference.
During this international event, medical fitness centers and communities are asked to offer programming that focuses on teaching families the skills they need to develop healthy lifestyle habits. Facilities can participate in a number of ways including:
- Health Fairs
- Educational seminars
- Demonstrations
- Open House
- Local school activities
- Senior citizen participation
- Fun runs/walks
Let’s Move campaign to combat the epidemic of childhood obesity: www.LetsMove.gov
Call to Action: The Surgeon General's Vision for a Healthy and Fit Nation
In addition, facilities can organize the National Walking Challenge. The “Steppin' Out… for a Lifetime” National Walking Challenge: 70,000 Steps in 7 Days encourages local communities to get up and move by striving for 70,000 Steps in 7 Days from each participant. Centers can use this event as a fundraiser and donate all monies raised to local programs and scholarship funds in the fight against obesity or other health related issues. The challenge involves wearing a pedometer and tracking how many steps a day a person is achieving. The community who achieves the most steps in the seven days will receive national recognition through press releases, the MFA website, and the 2010 Annual Conference in San Diego!
Currently, medical fitness facilities provide health and wellness programs to over three million people. Medical fitness centers are in key positions to impact the healthcare of their communities and to partner with the medical community in creating models for success.
Register Your Facility Today! MFA Members and Nonmembers must be preregistered by Monday, April 12th to be eligible to win recognition.
MFA Members: Complete the registration form. A complete Planning Guide, logos, pedometer order form and other materials are available on the Member Only page of the website.
Nonmembers: MFA encourages nonmembers to participate! Complete the registration form or contact MFA for more information: education@medicalfitness.org
Open Registration Form
Medical Fitness Week is supported by Exerice is Medicine.
About the Medical Fitness Association
The Medical Fitness Association (MFA) is a professional membership association and is the only organization dedicated to the medical fitness difference and integrated care as the prescription for better health. MFA serves facilities and professionals who are committed to promoting the benefits of health and fitness programs on lifestyle-related disease and making medical fitness programs and services available within their community. A nonprofit organization founded in 1991, the MFA provides industry standards, educational programs, benchmarks, professional development and networking. To learn more about MFA, please call 804-897-5701 or visit www.medicalfitness.org.
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