The Medical Fitness Association (MFA), in conjunction with the MFA Education Committee, is sponsoring the Fifth Annual Medical Fitness Week, April 20-26, 2009. The goal of this MFA initiative is to promote an increase in physical activity levels in all ages and to highlight the medical fitness difference.

During this international event, medical fitness centers and communities are asked to offer programming that focuses on teaching families the skills they need to develop healthy lifestyle habits. Facilities can participate in a number of ways including:

* Health-fairs
* Educational seminars
* Demonstrations
* Open House
* Local school activities
* Senior citizen participation
* Fun runs/walks

Many facilities choose to participate by entering in the "Steppin' Out... for a Lifetime" National Walking Challenge: 70,000 Steps in 7 Days.

The "Steppin' Out... for a Lifetime" National Walking Challenge: 70,000 Steps in 7 Days encourages local communities to get up and move by striving for 70,000 Steps in 7 Days from each participant. Centers can use this event as a fundraiser and donate all monies raised to local programs and scholarship funds in the fight against obesity or other health related issues. The challenge involves wearing a pedometer and tracking how many steps a day a person is achieving. The community who achieves the most steps in the seven days will receive national recognition through press releases, the MFA website, and the 2009 Annual Conference in Orlando!

Currently, medical fitness facilities provide health and wellness programs to over three million people. Medical fitness centers are in key positions to impact the healthcare of their communities and to partner with the medical community in creating models for success.

Register Your Facility Today! MFA Members and Nonmembers must be preregistered by Monday, April 13th to be eligible to win recognition.

MFA Members: Complete the registration form. A complete Planning Guide, logos, pedometer order form and other materials will be made available on the Members Only page of the website. There is no fee for MFA members to participate.

Nonmembers: MFA encourages nonmembers to participate! Complete the registration form or contact MFA for more information: info@medicalfitness.org

* Open Registration Form

Medical Fitness Week is supported by ACSM

The Medical Fitness Association (MFA) is the leading organization dedicated solely to medically integrated fitness facilities and the medical fitness industry. MFA is a professional membership association whose mission is to foster opportunities for the development and operational success of medically integrated fitness centers. MFA provides industry standards, educational programs, benchmarks, outcome measurements, professional development and networking opportunities for the medical fitness industry. The organization also serves as a resource for healthcare related groups ready to enter the wellness and fitness center market. A nonprofit organization founded in 1991, MFA is an affiliate of the American Hospital Association. To learn more contact us at info(at)medicalfitness.org.

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