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Fit Together in Action July Enjoy the great outdoors: Family Hiking We live in such a beautiful area that allows us to hike and be connected with nature. Hiking is such a healing and empowering treasure that allows us that moment to forget for a short time what is happening in the world. I found a few local hiking spots that I wanted to share with you.  Happy Hiking! Burr Pond has a 2.5 mile loop  Burr Pond Bear Mountain in Salisbury has a 6.5 mile round trip hike  Bear MT Mt Tom State park has a trail that allows…

Fit Together in Action June News Staying Active during COVID-19 Family life has changed dramatically as a result of coronavirus. Weeknights and weekends spent ferrying kids to and from extra-curricular activities and sports are on hold indefinitely. So how do we redirect kid’s energy to activities they can enjoy safely? Exercise is important right now. Making sure daily exercise comes into your routine in the current health crisis is crucial. Now is the perfect time for parents to get outside and play with their kids. Shoot hoops with them, kick the soccer ball, and learn to dance. You could also…

May Photo Contest Winners We kicked off our first month of our Healthy Habits Photo Contest! Each week we received entries for healthy pic shots. The photo with the most votes got a chance to win $25 gift card. Our May $50 winner Autumn was chosen by our Fit Together Steering Committee. Runners up were: Jen Raylee Kaladin June Contest is up and running check it out: https://a82c19fc.wishpondpages.com/photo-contest-5/  

Fit Together in Action May News Torrington P.E. Teachers kick off “Keep Kids Moving"   May is Fitness Month and the elementary schools are celebrating with the A, B, C,’s of Fitness. A new letter every day of the month, a new challenge every day. Students can try completing the exercise demonstrated (in the daily posted video) or create an exercise of their own. Check out the daily challenges on the schools’ Facebook pages.   Torrington Teachers Walking Challenge I wanted to commend the Torrington Public School teachers for their walking challenge that started April and runs until the end…

Fit Together's Healthy Habits Photo Contest We know its even harder to keep our healthy behaviors during the COVID 19 pandemic.  So, let’s share photos of ourselves and inspire others. Get your exercise, eat well and be safe…. It will help with stress, energy and overall well-being. To enter take a photo that fits into one of three categories: Exercise, Healthy Food, or  "5-2-1-0"  Upload your picture, with a short description and submit to be entered into the contest. https://a82c19fc.wishpondpages.com/photo-contest-5/ Win gift cards! Weekly- $25 Monthly- $50 Yearly- $100 Photos will be voted upon and those with more votes will receive…

Fit Together in Action March News Fit Together 5210 School Highlights: Torrington Middle School PE Teachers Promote Healthy Living The Torrington Middle School was busy encouraging their students to lead a healthy lifestyle. A new bulletin board featuring 5210 tips as well as school wide 5210 T.V. messages were implemented. The P.E. teachers and the assistant principal even dressed up dressed up as fruits and veggies to greet the kids! For more information about 5210, please contact Jessica Stewart, Fit Together 5210 Youth and Families Coordinator at (860)806-1825 or jstewart@how2fitkids.org. National Nutrition Month® National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign…

Making Healthier Choices Together Fit Together announces start date of Fit Together Families Program TORRINGTON, Conn. — January 30, 2020 — Fit Together is set to kick off a program that will help build a healthier and stronger community by tackling one of the nation’s largest health concerns — childhood excess weight. The community based Fit Together - Northwest Connecticut’s Healthy Eating and Active Living initiative has teamed up with the Northwest CT YMCA to offer the second session of Fit Together Families- a YMCA Healthy Weight and Your Child program. This evidence-based lifestyle change intervention addresses childhood obesity for…