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Gaston on the Move is a physical
activity promotion program sponsored by the Gaston County
Fitness and Nutrition Council. We are working to improve
the health of Gaston County residents by promoting the
benefits of physical activity and by increasing opportunities
to be active. In addition, we are creating environments
that support physical activity by coordinating community
walking groups, providing the ABLE!
exercise series on cable television and placing
distance signs on walking routes throughout the county.
In order to provide a fun social environment that supports
physical activity, the Fitness and Nutrition Council is
establishing community walking groups across the County.
Volunteer leaders will guide and motivate walkers who
exercise together to meet their individual fitness goals.
Check out the Fitness
and Nutrition Council Website to learn more about
the community walking program and how you can become a
leader.
| All
Bodies Like Exercise! (ABLE!) |
ABLE! is a home exercise program of gentle exercise designed
for all bodies – from fit to frail. ABLE! offers
safe and enjoyable exercises to help participants maintain
and improve overall fitness so they can stay active and
independent. The program can be viewed on Mondays, Wednesdays,
and Fridays on Time Warner Cable Channel 16 at 9 a.m.
and
7 p.m. and on Charter Cable Channel
3 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
| Gaston
County Walking Routes |
There are over 50 walking tracks and trails in Gaston
County.
• Park
and Recreational Map
• Park
and Recreational Directory
| Walking
Group Leader Training |
This free two-hour training is required for all of our
walking group leaders. The session will include information
on walking techniques, safety, preventing injury, precautions
for special populations, and motivation.
This is the first step in
developing a network of support for adults of all ages
and fitness levels who are interested in walking for
exercise.
Please see the Walking
Group Leader Job Description for more information.
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