Sept. 30, 2024. Reno, Sparks, Nev. – Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) has partnered with Kindred Health Coaching to offer a free fitness program aimed to increase physical activity among all women, particularly in African American, Black, and other minority groups in Washoe County.
Anything but the Gym (ABTG) is a four-week fitness program that helps participants transition to an active lifestyle by introducing 150 minutes of physical activity, as recommended by the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, and includes weekly:
- Achievable home-based exercise routines
- 30-minute health coaching sessions
- Educational materials, weekly newsletters, and healthy recipes
- Community support to build healthier habits
“NNPH is pleased to support this initiative as it helps individuals overcome common barriers that may prevent them from achieving optimal health and wellbeing,” said District Health Officer Chad Kingsley. “This initiative is available to all women and helps individuals prioritize physical activity, which is key in reducing the risk of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes, stroke, and heart disease, which is the No. 1 cause of death in Washoe County, the state, and the nation.”
This program (valued at $400) is currently available at no cost to residents of Washoe County for a limited time. Interested participants are encouraged to fill out and send an interest form by visiting https://www.kindredhealthcoach.com/.
“I created Anything but the Gym after my own struggles with chronic illness,” said Norma Kea, Founder of Kindred Health Coaching. “Surviving a stroke in 2020 and regaining my health inspired me to help other women achieve their health goals. Anything but the Gym offers the guidance and support people need to be successful and can be done from the comfort of their home whenever they have time during the week.”
Additionally, NNPH has several programs and initiatives focused on promoting healthier behaviors that can reduce chronic disease risks. The 5210 Healthy Washoe initiative offers a simple guideline for families to lead a healthy and active life. Consume 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day, limit screen time to 2 hours or less, engage in 1 hour or more of physical activity, and drink 0 sugar-sweetened beverages.
Healthy Cafeterias is a 5210 Healthy Washoe program that works with schools, including Glenn Duncan Elementary. It encourages healthy eating habits in kids by promoting vegetable and fruit consumption in the cafeteria during lunchtime, fostering lifelong wellness.
To learn more about 5210 Healthy Washoe programs, such as 5210 Healthy Cafeterias, visit 5210washoe.com.
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Please note the Washoe County Health District changed its name to Northern Nevada Public Health on Aug. 31, 2023. More information is here.
Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) is nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board and has jurisdiction over all public health matters in Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County through the policy-making District Board of Health. NNPH consists of five divisions: Administrative Health Services, Air Quality Management, Community and Clinical Health Services, Environmental Health Services and Epidemiology & Public Health Preparedness. More info can be found here.