Comprehensive program includes physical fitness classes, nutrition demonstrations and health assessments
At a luncheon on Saturday, State Senator Jeff Klein announced $50,000 in state funding for the Countdown to Fitness program at the Shorehaven Community Center.
Nearly 70 women from the south Bronx received certificates from Senator Klein for completing the 10-week fitness program. Participants took Zumba, kickboxing and dance classes; learned how to make healthy and delicious recipes like baked apples, sauteed cauliflower and cucumber blueberry salad; and learned more about immunizations, heart disease, cancer screenings and stress management. Another 10-week session will be held in the Spring.
Programs such as Countdown to Fitness, which encourages Bronxites to adopt healthier lifestyles and live longer, fit squarely in Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz’s #Not62 campaign. #Not62 brings together major stakeholders across neighborhoods to improve the health outcomes of Bronx residents, and move up in the county health rankings in 3-5 years. Last year, the ranked last or 62 out of 62 counties in New York State.
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