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!
Read MoreWe 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:
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreOne 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.
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreThe Let’s Move: Commit to Change Physical Activity Challenge invites Palm Beach County residents to form teams and get moving together – let’s make this fun! Commit to exercising at least 30 minutes a day, log your minutes, and let’s see if we can get Jupiter and the Healthier Jupiter Team to #1!
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