The last day of September is???

The last day of September is……

National Women's Health and Fitness Day

Today is the 14th annual National Women's Health and Fitness Day.

The executive Director states that the goal for this national event "is to encourage women to take control of their health, to learn the facts they need to make smart health choices and to make time for regular physical activity. "

This day focuses on the importance of regular physical activity. Local organizations through out the country promote this topic. This year more than 500 organizations will host events in their community in places such as parks, schools, health clubs, senior citizen centers and/or hospitals etc.

The activities can vary and will be non competitive.

Each year the main theme changes; here are the themes for the past several years.

Activity is a habit you can live with!

Fitness…. A key to Healthy Living!

Fitness-a style for Life!

Fitness Fits Everyone!

To test women's health knowledge go to:

http://www.cdc.gov/women/quiz/

Please visit http://www.cdc.gov/women/az/physicalactivity.htm

to learn more physical activity.