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I will Commit to be Fit by parking farther away when going to the store – I will Commit to be Fit by walking my kids to school – I will Commit to be Fit by taking the stairs instead of the elevator – I will Commit to be Fit by walking my dog every day – I will Commit to be Fit by riding my bike to work twice a week – I will Commit to be Fit by starting a walking group in my neighborhood – I will Commit to be Fit by training for and running my very first 5K – I will Commit to be Fit by learning how to play tennis – I will Commit to be Fit by walking or biking to places close to me instead of driving – I will Commit to be Fit by playing outside with my children –

I commit to be fit by:
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Fruit and Yogurt Parfait

Everyone who Commits to be Fit will receive a FREE small McDonald's fruit and Yogurt Parfait and will be entered into our twice-a-month prize drawings. 

The next giveaway is a FuijiFilm Digital Camera!

Congratulations to Amy D. from Murray for winning 4 passes as a donated gift from Utah's Hogle Zoo! 

 

Monthly winners are also automatically entered into the GRAND PRIZE drawing to take place in summer 2012!

About the commitment

Did you know that 58.3% of adults in Salt Lake County are overweight or obese?

Obesity is one of the main causes of preventable death in the United States, second only to tobacco use. People who are obese are at increased risk of morbidity from hypertension, high LDL cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, and osteoarthritis.

Make a change

Salt Lake County's Commit to be Fit is designed to help county residents make a pledge to do something, small or large, to lead a healthy and fit life. Commit to be Fit is also a competition between cities and townships, and the area with the highest percentage of participants will be named Salt Lake County's Fittest Community. See how your community is doing.

Do something in your community to promote fitness today! Encourage friends, family members, and neighbors to make the commitment! Help Salt Lake County become a healthier place to live!

To see what fun and fit events are happening in your area, visit our calendar of events.

What's comming up in your community?

January: Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month!

January is National Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month.  Check out the local offers at different locations to learn how to ski or snowboard this winter.  You'll be glad you did. Also be sure to check out skiandsnowboardmonth.org for more information and offers from around the country. Visit Ski Utah for the locals only deals!

Check out some of these suggestions to get up and active this winter:

  • Ice Skating
  • Snowshoeing
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Sledding

There are many locations throughout the valley to rent equipment. Try Local First Utah as a resource for some listings.

Here are some suggestions to try indoors:

  • Walk around the mall, take some time before and after shopping to briskly walk the perimeter. You can do this around the perimeter of the grocery store, too!
  • Try a new class at the gym you belong to.
  • Salt Lake County offers some less expensive options for memberships to the local recreation centers, visit Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation for some more information.
  • Use those gaming systems to get active with the family, try a game that requires you to be up and moving. Look for deals online for previously owned games for a less expensive option.
  • Try an indoor rock climbing gym.
  • Take the stairs whenever/wherever possible.
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