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Life Issues - Fit For Life
What is Fit For Life?
Fit For Life is a program for you and your family that promotes physical fitness and healthy eating.
We will have free classes around the topics of nutrition, exercise and health through September 2007.
- S.W.A.T (Strength Wellness Athletic Training) - A personal trainer will teach some of the latest fitness training techniques and provide nutrition information too!
- Yoga, martial arts and nutrition classes will be given at several library branches.
- Dance, Dance, Revolution! Come and join other teens and get your heart pumping with Dance, Dance Revolution games at the library.
- UA Cheerleaders - See how they stay fit and learn a few new healthy moves.
America on the Move
You and your family can win prizes and stay healthy at the same time by using America on the Move to keep track of your goals.
Log in using the Library's Registration code RTU72485 and start recording your steps. The prize for January through March is a free pedometer!
Free Weekly Passes to the YMCA
See what the YMCA has to offer. Pick up a free weekly pass at your branch library and try out a new class!
Activate Tucson
Activate Tucson has valuable information on local events, best healthy lifestyle practices and shared resources. Activate Tucson is dedicated to keep Tucson one of the healthiest communities in America.
Look for more information on the first annual Pima County Public Library running/walking club, which will train for and participate in the Holualoa Tucson Half Marathon in December 2007. There will be discounted registration fees for you and your family.
Join the fun and learn to lead a healthier lifestyle!
Fit For Life Topics
We've compiled the best of the web and recommended reads on Fit for Life Topics.
- Good Places to Start
- Addiction
- Anxiety & Stress Relief
- Depression and Suicide
- Exercise & Fitness
- Mental Illness
- Nutrition
- Relationships
Thanks to our Sponsors
The library would like to thank the following organizations for their contributions to the Fit For Life campaign:
Libraries for the Future Americans for Libraries Council is a national nonprofit that advocates for libraries and develops and promotes programs aimed at realizing the potential of libraries in the 21st century.
MetLife Foundation Established to support educational, health and civic and cultural organizations. Our goals are to strengthen communities, promote good health and improve education.
YMCA of Metropolitan Tucson We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.
America on the Move Keep it simple. By making small, simple changes to your daily eating and activity choices, you can start building proven habits that will positively affect your weight and health.
Tucson Marathon Participate with the Pima County Public Library for your first half marathon or your fastest.
Pima County Public Health Department Our rich diversity of racial and ethnic heritage, gender, sexual orientation and other life experiences enhances our work environment, collaboration with our community partners, care for our clients, and our public health presence throughout Pima County.
Metropolitan Education Commission Advises, makes recommendations and serves as an advocate in all areas as they affect the educational welfare of Tucson and Pima County. The Youth Advisory Council/Tucson Teen Congress works closely with public librarians to better serve the youth in the community.
Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation A diverse collection of properties and programs that provide opportunities to develop healthy bodies and minds.
Tucson Parks and Recreation The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department is your community connection for sports, recreation, leisure classes, programs and entertainment.
Schedule of Events
Fit For Life - Game Day
Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, board games, and more - for teens! Join us for some after-school fun, and demonstrate your fancy foot work. Bring socks!
- Thursday, September 13, 2007 3:30pm-5:00pm
- Murphy-Wilmot Branch Library
Fit For Life - Belly Dancing
Instructor Kendra Davey will show teens and their families a great way to stay in shape - belly dancing!
Belly dancing arises from the culture of the Middle East, where it is traditionally performed at weddings and parties, as well as in the best nightclubs and theaters.
Unlike western dance forms like jazz and ballet, which concentrate on leaps and extensions, belly dance technique depends on fine muscle control of the torso, arms and hips, and on interpretation of the intricate music.
Davey will introduce students to the basic moves of belly dance including proper dance posture, foundational moves and traveling moves.
A brief overview of different belly dance styles will be covered as well as an introduction to the most common Middle Eastern dance rhythm, the beledi.
- Tuesday, September 18, 2007 4:30pm
- Himmel Park Branch Library