Couch to 5K

Healthier Jupiter, in partnership with the Town of Jupiter’s Recreation Department, and Jupiter Medical Center’s Cary Grossman Health & Wellness Center, offered our 5th annual FREE 9-week Couch to 5K Training Program to help individuals gradually increase their physical activity levels enough to walk or run a 5K (3.1 miles). Check out the results of our 2022 Program!

The Couch to 5K Training Program helps individuals gradually increase their physical activity levels enough to walk or run a 5K (3.1 miles) in 9 weeks. In addition to the encouragement and training guidance from Jupiter Medical Center Wellness Centers, we want to provide participants with resources to be active in the community. One resource is helpful technology or phone apps.

Healthier Jupiter, in partnership with the Town of Jupiter’s Recreation Department, and Jupiter Medical Center’s Cary Grossman Health & Wellness Center, held our 4th annual 9-week Couch to 5K Training Program virtually this year! Read more about the highlights.

Nutrition and healthy foods are an important part of your Couch to 5K Training. It is very important to make sure that your body has enough energy to fuel your walk or runs and recover. Chelsea Carr (pictured left) from Jupiter Medical Center’s Dietetic team created material for our Couch to 5K walkers and runners to fuel up during training and race day. And don’t forget to hydrate!

We know that for some of our Couch to 5K participants once they do one 5K they are hooked! We don't blame you - it is awesome being around other like minded individuals and striving to get better every time. Swag bags are cool too! Here are some great websites to check out where you can find local 5Ks:

The Couch to 5K Training Guide has strength training exercises (without equipment - yay!), which helps with endurance, flexibility, and prevents cramping. Check out the Strength Training How to Videos from our very own Lilly and Taylor from Jupiter Medical Center’s Cary Grossman Health and Wellness Center. They share proper techniques and modifications.

One of the benefits is assistance from the Jupiter Medical Center trainers when participants have aches and pains. As some participants start to walk or run more, they have raised concerns about lower back pain. Try out these stretches to help.

The Couch to 5K Training Program helps individuals gradually increase their physical activity levels enough to walk or run a 5K or 3.1 miles. This program is great to ease your way into a healthier lifestyle and reach your 5K goal. If you don’t currently have a walking or running routine, here are some great tips…