National Fitness Campaign | April Newsletter
The Grand Canyon State Joins the Campaign
Just this week, Arizona Complete Health and NFC officially announced the launch of a $400,000 statewide partnership?to build state-of-the-art outdoor Fitness Courts??and wellness programming to communities and schools across Arizona.??
NFC and Arizona Complete Health?are currently accepting applications from municipalities?and schools for the 2024 and 2025 Campaigns.
Community Champion Spotlight
Walking the Talk: Read how Coach Julio Salado is motivating his community in Malden, MA to stay active through his Saturday morning "Nature's Gym" walking + Fitness Court? group at Callahan Park.
NFC hears from thousands of citizens every year like Coach Julio and Valarie interested in bringing a Fitness Court? and wellness programming?to their local park or school. If this is you, we are ready to hear from you and help support your passion for accessible outdoor wellness.
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Working on a crisis call line by day, read how Valarie Moon fills up her cup at the Fitness Court? in Elko, NV so she can pour into others and support those who need it most.
Why are Americans So Unhappy?
It’s no secret that Americans are feeling more stressed than ever before. For the first time, America is not among the top 20 happiest countries. Gallup’s 2024 World Happiness Report reveals the US fell from 15th to 23rd in rank. Loneliness has become a public health crisis, increasing the risk of premature death more than 60%. With statistics heading in the wrong direction, there is a promising and effective solution to reverse the trend: a consistent movement practice. A recent study suggests that exercise is twice as effective at treating depression as antidepressants.?