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Who's Participating with Blue Zones Project in April?

Apr 30, 2018 3:09:14 PM

 

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS

Let's Celebrate!

Achieving Blue Zones Project Approved™ status is a wonderful accomplishment. Congratulations to the following organizations who are helping to make the healthy choice, the easier choice in SWFL. 

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To become Blue Zones Project Approved, the Club at Mediterra implemented many healthy best practices, among which was their 5k challenge called “Conquer the Corso”. The Corso is Italian for “circle” and it’s the drive that goes all the way around the Mediterra Community. This includes a 10-week fitness program called “from Coach to Corso” to get everyone ready! The whole team is encouraged to participate in this fun program whether they walk, run or bike.

 

IMG_4823According to Annalise Smith, senior vice president of engagement at Avow, "We work hard every day to help people live life to its fullest, there is no better way to do that than to embrace wellness and support one another in achieving a healthy lifestyle. We all spend many hours at work every week and knew there were simple practices we could implement in the workplace to help people meet their goals."

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IMG_4869"We at Big Cypress Elementary are extremely proud of the success of our Running Club," statedBig Cypress Elementary Schoo Principal, Diana Little. "Our Running Club was one of the first in the school district to have a program open to K-5 students to participate in running twice a week in the morning before school. Students are also able to track any additional running their may do outside of school so they may qualify for events or awards such Kids on the Go’s “The Final Mile Run” event. Running Club members have also represented Big Cypress Elementary at events such the CCPS 5K. As of now, there are over 100 students participating in the BCE Running Club and they have accumulated over 5,800 miles of running. The Running Club is a symbol of how fitness based on Blue Zones’ principles has been a priority at BCE and that it helps students learn healthy habits early and often."

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To earn approval, The Springs of Bonita Church offers healthy food options at their services,became a tobacco-free church, stocked their kitchen with small plates to encourage healthy portion sizes, offer bike racks to encourage #movingnaturally, host family fun nights and they promote volunteer opportunities to their fellowship.
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To earn Blue Zones Project recognition, New Balance of Naples added bike racks, became a tobacco-free site, hosted well-being events and offers healthy snacks to their patrons. Weinvite you to come to our locally owned store and experience the professional fit that you can only get in store. A highly trained New Balance Fit Specialist will gladly help you find your perfect fit and get you what you need to Make Excellent Happen. Whether you're running marathons, walking around the neighborhood, or simply upping your style, we have an unparalleled selection of footwear in a wide range of sizes and widths. In addition to footwear, we also carry accessories and apparel fit for nearly every activity. 
 
Blue Zones Project - Southwest Florida

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Blue Zones Project - Southwest Florida is a community well-being improvement initiative designed to make healthy choices easier through sustainable changes to environment, policy, and social networks. The Project is brought to Southwest Florida by NCH Healthcare System.

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