Tag Archives: Commit to Fit

August is Family Fun Month

August is Family Fun month! There are so many options for families to really enjoy each other. Fortunately, there are lots of options beyond watching TV and playing video games together. Here are some great tips on having fun and staying healthy as a family.

Exercise as a Family

A family that exercises together, has a blast together! Here are some great ideas to keep moving as a family.

Commit to Fit for a Fun and Motivating Challenge
August 1st is the final day to sign up for the “Commit to Fit” challenge. Sign the whole family up and earn the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award together- a great way to track and learn new ways to get moving.

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Commit to Fit for a Fun and Motivating Challenge

Getting fit can be tough enough, but doing it alone can be even worse. There’s good news for all Americans who need a little help, and maybe even a little incentive, to get moving.

Competitor Group, Inc., the parent company of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, has recently joined forces with the President’s Challenge. Together the two groups have created an incentive program to help Americans receive the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA). The program is called “Commit to Fit” and participants in will be pledging to earn their PALA by being active for 30 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week for 6 out of 8 weeks. Youth, aged 6-17, are encouraged to participate too. They are challenged to tally up 60 minutes of activity a day.

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