Physical Activity Research & Community Implementation
(PARCI) Laboratory at Virginia Tech
Bedford, VA
Competition
May 2- June 26
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#Movemore
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Learn more about the FitEx program by viewing this short promotional video!
Having issue tracking? Feel free to download the PDF version of the tracking sheet. You can then share your tracking information with your FitEx facilitator who will enter your update on your behalf.
Enroll + Create Team Name
Track Progress
Share your Journey
CHALLENGE
Less than 50% of adults are meeting the current recommendations for aerobic physical activity. Fewer meet strength training recommendations.
Less than 30% of adults are meeting the current dietary guidelines for fruits and vegetable
Chronic disease, including obesity, is responsible for more than 70% of health care costs
SOLUTION
We offer FixEx: an evidence-based, 8-week online program to promote physical activity and fruit & vegetable tracking.
Scroll this FitX graphic to learn more!
Supportive Team Environment
Recruit a group of six to eight of your family, friends, and co-workers and get healthy together. Create a team name and pick a team captain.
Competitions within your team and county
Track how you and your team compare within your county and the state.
Online tracking and monitoring
Set individual and team goals. Enter your physical activity and fruit & vegetables on the website daily. Check out the graphs to watch your progress.
Weekly Newsletters
Newsletters filled with recipes, team talks, suggestions, reduction of barriers.
Let's step up to 'Step it up!'.
Watch this video to learn more about the Surgeon General's Call to Action to get America walking and wheeling.