Today's the Day to Get Moving

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Prince George, B.C. -  Today  is “Move for Health Day” in B.C.

The City’s active community committee, Participate Prince George, is looking to engage 5,000 people in at least 15 minutes of physical activity.

“Active living is important for all of us,” said Terri Stewart, Chair of Participate Prince George. “Engaging in physical activity builds strong bodies, healthy minds, self esteem, social skills, and community values.”

Several community partners have teamed up to provide free events throughout today.

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Seniors Fitness Park Orientation – Located beside Masich Place Stadium

12:10 PM – 1:00 PM Downtown Noon Hour Walk – Meet at Veteran’s Plaza in front of City Hall

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Walk in the Park – Meet at the Bandshell in Fort George Park

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Public Swim at the Prince George Aquatic Centre

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Yoga Fitness – Prince George Family YMCA

Move for Health Day events are meant to bring people together in a spirit of fun, inclusivity, and support of healthy active living.

Participation in  Move for Health Day  has been growing over the past four years, in 2006, there were 35,000 recorded participants; in 2007, 56,000; in 2008, 68,000; and in 2009, 78,391 people participated in over 200 events throughout the province.

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