Let's Move!

Let's Move!

kids running.jpgLet’s Move! is a comprehensive initiative launched in 2010 by the First Lady, dedicated to solving the problem of obesity within a generation, so that children born today will grow up healthier and able to pursue their dreams. As an official Let’s Move City, the City of Evanston is committed to fighting the issue of childhood obesity through adopting long-term and sustainable programs that focus on increasing childhood nutrition and physical activity.

Let's Move! Week August 20-26

Let’s Move! Week is a collaboration between the City of Evanston's Health Department and businesses in the community to encourage and motive residents to get moving and eat healthier. The week features free events such as youth fitness classes and bike helmet fitting. In addition, a Let’s Move! Evanston booth will be at the farmers’ markets with information on how to eat healthier and make small, easy changes to your diet.

Monday 8/20 – Let’s Move! Outside
Free youth fitness classes in the park for ages 6 and up at Foster Field, located at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, 1655 Foster St.

  • 10:30 a.m. ZUMBA - ZUMBA is a great way to exercise while having fun dancing to Latin and international music. With easy to follow dance steps, this workout will have your heart pumping and your body moving in no time!
  • 11:00 a.m. Yoga Fit - Start your Monday off with a calming yoga class. Yoga will help increase the strength, flexibility, and posture in your growing body.
  • 11:30 a.m. Funky Fitness - Get moving outside with a fun cardio workout! This workout will help increase your focus and motivate your imagination through creative movements.

“Move outside at a fitness class in the park to reach your 60 minutes of daily physical activity!”

Tuesday 8/21 – Let’s Ride!
kids biking.jpgFree helmet fitting

  • The Pony Shop - helmet fitting 11:00a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 1224 Chicago Ave. 20% off helmets for those who don’t own one already! (available this day only). www.ponyshop.com.
  • Bucephalus - helmet fitting 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1424 Lake St. www.bucephalusbikes.com.
  • Ten27 Cycles -  helmet fitting 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 1027 Davis St. www.ten27cycles.com

“Get your bike helmet properly fitted then check out one of Evanston’s many bike trails!”

Wednesday 8/22 – Let’s Eat Healthy!
Pick up some fresh and healthy foods at any one of Evanston's four farmer's markets: West End Ethnic Market, Ridgeville Market, Central Green Street Market, and Farmer's Market at the McGaw YMCA.

Thursday 8/23 – Let’s Walk!
Walk on one of Evanston's many beautiful park paths. It's a great way to get moving and active!

Friday 8/24 – Let’s Play!
Friday Nights at the McGaw Y
4:00-8:00
For kids entering 6-8 grades.

Saturday 8/25 – Let’s Eat Healthy!
Downtown Farmer's Market
7:30-1:00
Stop by the Let’s Move! Evanston booth for information on how to eat healthier and make small, easy changes to your diet.

Sunday 8/26 – Let’s Move at the CommUNITY Picnic!
community picnic logo.jpgIngraham Park (behind the Morton Civic Center at 2100 Ridge Ave.)
12:00-5:00
Test your fitness at the CrossFit games station!

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