Move More Thomasville Gets Residents Moving
You don’t necessarily need to join a health club to get in good shape. In fact, walking behind a lawn mower works just as well.
Move More Thomasville is a monthly exercise incentive program sponsored by Thomasville Medical Center, Thomasville City Schools and the Thomasville Parks and Recreation Department.
The program is open to anyone, regardless of their physical activity level, and the program is self-monitored so that participants can exercise at their own pace and convenience.
To participate in Move More Thomasville, all you need to do is begin exercising. You can fill out a registration form – available at area sponsors – to join the program. You can also sign up online at the city of Thomasville’s Web site.
The long list of activities that people can engage in includes aerobics, basketball, canoeing, chopping wood, cycling, dancing, hiking, lifting weights, martial arts, mowing grass (push-mowing), playground activities, running, skating, swimming, soccer, tennis and yard work. Participants just record the amount of time spent exercising each day.
One cash incentive prize of $100 is presented each month to the person who achieves the most physical activity as part of the Move More Thomasville program.
Organizers say any moderate to heavy physical activity that increases the heart rate can count toward the total hours of exercise. Many experts believe that as little as 30 minutes a day of moderate physical activity can reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke.
For more information on Move More Thomasville, call the Thomasville Parks and Recreation Department at (336) 475-4280.
