Get Moving Upper Peninsula!

Eighth Annual Physical Activity Incentive Program

Get ready, set, and go! Starting on March 29, 2009 WELCUP (Wellness Council of the Upper Peninsula), and several local health organizations, will be "kicking-off" it's Sixth Annual "GetMoving UP!" Worksite and Community Physical Activity Incentive Program. The goal of Get Moving UP is for Yoopers to get 30 minutes of physical activity at least 5 times a week over a 8 week period. Most people feel better when they are active, and physical activity also helps to keep us healthy. Worksites, community groups, individuals, churches and schools are encouraged to form teams of 4 and sign up their team at http://www.fitup.org. Individuals are also invited to join. It’s easy for you and your team to track your minutes of activity on the website. In addition, participants will be eligible to win cold hard cash, fleece jackets and a mountain bike from WELCUP. By signing up for FitUP, you will also have the option of receiving tips and additional resources about easy (and sometimes fun) ways to incorporate more activity into your day. Get Moving UP will help you spring yourself into the habit of becoming physically active. If you are already a ‘fitness bug,’ Get Moving UP is your chance to form a team with some of your less active friends, family and colleagues and help them get hooked on moving their bodies too! Participants can access all the information they need to participate by visiting our website at http://www.fitup.org. It is easy to register and log on. Whether you like to hike, or dance, you can "trek your way", or "two-step your way" into better health. As long as the activity gets your heart pumping, any type of physical activity will do! Just keep track of your minutes of physical activity and exercise your way (1,200 minutes/individual or 4,800 minutes/team of 4) to better health by May 23, 2009. The Wellness Council will be awarding "stage" cash incentives to some lucky participants throughout the program. Your group or worksite may also want to have some special prizes or incentives of your own.