When We Know the Why We're More Apt to Comply - Stacy Summers

There's a little "Hocus Pocus" town, in the western outskirts of Chicago Proper, within Kane County, where the Fox River runs, and quaint coffee shops and farmer's markets thrive. I live there. The insights I gathered on the County Health Rankings website were somewhat boring (thankfully). I was taken back by the two red-flagged health factors, adult obesity, and sexually transmitted infections. I found it interesting that over 96% have access to exercise opportunities, with only 15% being physically active. We have access to parks, the river walks, gyms, studios, and outlying parks and recreation facilities. It's a struggle to become active in my community. Additional health factors included physical inactivity and alcohol-impaired driving deaths. The website provides opportunities to get involved and be a part of the solution with a taking "Action Center" button, offering step-by-step guidance and tools to help in various ways. There are ways to help on all levels. 

Click here to learn more about your own community and its health concerns.

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) the recommended amount of exercise varies depending on what type. Read more here for examples.

Exercising with a friend or in a group has multiple benefits. You’re more likely work hard, no make excuses, and perhaps try something new. Read the longer list here.

Up for a fitness challenge?! Join me here for the 15x15+10. 15 hours of planned exercise by Aug 15! 

Bonus: Add up to 10 additional hours 

Tag me on FB or IG @StacySummersFitness as you finish your hour! You can join me on MWF from 8-9 am @Stacy Summer Fitness LIVE for a total body workout. (Request to join there and I’ll add you) Go to the top of this page and read the post on how to track.