Nonprofits Encourage Everyone to Join
Virtual Activity Challenge in October
AUSTIN,
Texas, July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthCode
and the National Fitness Foundation are encouraging all Americans
to embrace a healthy lifestyle with the Marathon in a Month virtual
activity challenge in October.
The National Fitness Foundation, the official nonprofit of the
President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, is working
with HealthCode to challenge all Americans to join
the Marathon in a Month virtual challenge as a way to
raise awareness on the health benefits of an active lifestyle.
In HealthCode's Marathon in a Month participants are encouraged
to set goals and complete 26.2 miles for a marathon, 50 miles for
an ultra-marathon or 100 miles for an ultra-ultra-marathon of
running or walking throughout the month of October. Registration is
now open.
The collaboration between the NFF and HealthCode aims to raise
awareness and expand access to physical activity, integrate
education around nutrition and promote healthy lifestyles to
millions of individuals – young and old –across the nation.
The National Fitness Foundation is the only congressionally
chartered nonprofit focused on health and fitness.
"The National Fitness Foundation is delighted to join with
HealthCode in encouraging all Americans to step out with Marathon
in a Month this fall,'' said Judi Brown
Clarke, chair of the National Fitness Foundation. "Former
President John F. Kennedy stressed
the strength of our country is really no greater than the
well-being of our citizens. We are looking forward to working with
HealthCode to encourage all Americans to put their best foot
forward toward a healthier lifestyle."
Hannah Keldsen, Administrative
Coordinator with the National Fitness Foundation said. "More than
50 million children in the United
States do not get the recommended amounts of daily physical
activity. HealthCode's Marathon in a Month initiative underscores
the National Fitness Foundation's commitment to improving health
and well-being and aligns closely with our mission to inspire
Americans of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to prioritize
physical activity, nutrition and mental health."
Physical activity – which is anything that gets your body moving
– is one of the most important things you can do for your health,
according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services'
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, says adults
need 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and at
least two days of muscle strengthening activity per week.
Steve Amos, CEO and founder of
HealthCode, said: "Marathon in a Month is a fun way to engage
individuals of all ages and fitness levels to take control of their
health. Whether it is an athlete working to finetune their training
program or someone just getting started on an exercise program,
Marathon in a Month is about establishing goals and walking,
running or cycling toward a healthier, happier lifestyle.''
Participating in Marathon in a Month is easy. Participants
register on the Marathon in a Month registration page and log
miles or minutes of the activity of their choice on the HealthCode
online activity tracker. Activity can be entered manually or via
some fitness trackers such as Fitbit, Garmin, Strava and
MapMyFitness.
Throughout the month, the Marathon in a Month
leaderboardl is updated with miles achieved globally.
Participants can join as an individual or as part of an
organization. Employers can register at
https://healthcode.org/organizations.
Since the launch of HealthCode's first virtual activity event,
Million Mile Month in 2014, HealthCode's programs have grown. More
than 185,000 participants in HealthCode's virtual activity events
have achieved 19.39 million miles and more than 310 million minutes
of physical activity and burned 2.2 billion calories to date.
About the National Fitness Foundation
The
National Fitness Foundation is a congressionally chartered
nonprofit dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our
nation through the promotion of physical activity, nutrition, and
mental health. Founded in 2010, the NFF supports the mandate and
initiatives of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness and
Nutrition, collaborating with partners across sectors to inspire
Americans to lead more active, healthy lifestyles.
About HealthCode
HealthCode, a nonprofit based
in Austin, Texas, is dedicated to
empowering people to live healthier, happier lives through
education and encouraging physical activity, promoting healthy
eating habits, supporting the environment and cultivating community
connections. For more information visit www.healthcode.org.
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