Program Description

The YMCA of Greenville, Furman University, and the Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center have combined resources to continue their effort to address the growing obesity epidemic in our area and make Greenville healthier.

Activate Upstate:

• is a FREE year-round healthy living awareness program that targets youth and adult obesity and related diseases
• encourages participants to accumulate at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity five days per week
• provides Healthy Living information about nutrition, exercise and health education weekly
• sponsors regular weigh-ins and coaching
• presents "Health Talks" by wellness and medical experts
• challenges everyone, young and old, to begin healthy eating and regular moderate-intensity exercise.

Regular physical activity reduces the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure. It helps control weight and contributes to healthy bones, muscles, and joints. It helps relieve the pain of arthritis and reduces the symptoms of anxiety and depression. People of all ages who are generally inactive can improve their health and well being by becoming active at a moderate-intensity on a regular basis.

Group/Company Challenge:

• Any group of 10 or more people can register for the Advanced Corporate Challenge.
• As an employee or a member of a participating group, you still need to register yourself in Activate Upstate. Register at the kickoff rally on January 19, 2010.
• Groups can check their progress on the website.