Author Archives: Olympia
Unplug and Get Active for Screen-Free Week
Time away from TVs, video games, computers, and smart phones is becoming more important than ever–not only for children, but teens and adults as well. Technology has changed the way our kids spend their time, and increasingly adults are plugged into smart … Continue reading
2012 Tipping the Scales Report Released
Unhealthy lifestyles are driving up healthcare costs. In 2010, North Carolinians spent almost $54 billion on medical bills and lost worker productivity associated with eight risk factors known to cause chronic conditions in adults. The costs associated with adult obesity … Continue reading
Five Ways to Get and Stay Physically Active This Year
The health benefits you can gain by being active are endless – better sleep, more energy, improved cognitive functioning and more. Start enjoying a lifetime of health benefits this year by setting a goal to get at least 30 minutes of physical … Continue reading
Be Active Schools Challenge Winners Named
More than 300 staff from 19 elementary, middle and high schools participated in the first Be Active Schools Staff Challenge this fall. The Challenge encouraged school staff to report the amount of physical activity that they received each week. Participants … Continue reading
Move More, Sit Less
An interesting field has recently emerged in the physical activity world, the study of sitting. A major study published last year found an association between the amounts of time spent sitting and mortality, even with an hour a day of … Continue reading
10th Annual Morrisville Fall 5K Winners
More than 150 people took part in the 10thAnnual Morrisville Fall 5K & Fun Run on Saturday November 12. Congratulations to overall female winner Erin McKee of Durham (20:01) and overall male winner Adam Holmes of Durham (15:50). Download a list of winners by … Continue reading
Student Running Program a Success at Chatham Middle School
Principal Tracey Fowler and assistant principal Brayton Leonhardt created a running program to provide Chatham Middle School students an opportunity to have fun while being physically active. Fowler and Leonhardt both enjoy being physically active and recognized the positive impact … Continue reading
Be Active-UNCG Partnership Supports HealthyUNCG Program
The University of NC at Greensboro (UNCG) is getting its staff healthy and active through its HealthyUNCG initiative that began 3 years ago. An employee wellness team oversees the initiative along with HealthyUNCG champions, representing a wide range of … Continue reading
Be Active Schools Staff Challenge Kicks Off Oct. 19
Be Active is engaging school staff across the state to participate in its first Be Active Schools Staff Challenge from October 19 – December 12. The Challenge is designed to help staff at North Carolina schools to be active every … Continue reading
How To Set a Physical Activity Goal and Stick To It
Goal setting is a powerful way to stay motivated and stick to a plan. Setting a physical activity goal and tracking it is a fun project that you can do with your family. Changing habits can be challenging for all of … Continue reading
