Healthy Living

From LctaWiki

There is growing interest in Wellness and Healthy Living initiatives. Many employers are now seeing the value in Wellness programs as a means to improved employee health and productivity. Many physicians are recommending healthy lifestyles to combat or prevent many of the diseases that have become common in our society.

We believe that trails can be a key component in a healthy lifestyle. Here are some healthy living programs that exist in the area and for which trails may play a beneficial role. Some programs are open to the public, some are not.

[edit] Public Wellness Programs

• Rx For Fitness The Rx For Fitness program encourages participants to walk more. Those registering for the program receive a pedometer, an LCTA trails map, and a guidebook.
• Steps2Health The Steps2Health program is sponsored by Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids and provides an Rx For Fitness kit, plus a mileage (step) log, monthly prize drawings, and seminars and screenings from health-care professions from Mercy Medical Center.
• American Heart Association Start! Walking Program The Start! program is open to the public, and those who sign up can track nutrition and fitness information online.

[edit] Corporate Wellness Programs

The following businesses and corporations in the area have wellness programs open to their employees.

• Rockwell Collins Wellness Program
• Aegon
•  ?? Add your company's info here

[edit] Wellness Fairs

Occasionally LCTA participates in local wellness fairs (at high schools, for example). We are always open to having a booth at more such events -- if you are hosting a wellness fair, get in touch with us.

One of the fun things we do at these wellness fairs is to give out a quiz with questions that can be answered from our trail map. Please add your quiz question ideas to our Trail Maps Quiz page.