|
Description of the Program
The Health
Education program promotes and
encourages moderate physical activity on
a consistent basis. One of the ways to achieve this is to
participate in a recreational activity.
Many parks and
wilderness areas exist in Cowlitz County for hiking, walking,
baseball, bicycling, horseback riding, playing frisbee and other
activities. There are also many fitness centers and sports complexes
that offer swimming, water skiing, horseback riding, cross country
skiing, tennis, racquetball, baseball, basketball, bowling and golf.
Initiating a
walking program is an excellent way to increase physical fitness.
Even 15 minutes of walking a day has significant health benefits.
Walking is a natural activity, which can be done anywhere, any time,
and is low impact, low-cost, and has social benefits. Walking
can become a family activity, e.g., parents can walk their
children to playgrounds via trails in Cowlitz County. Trails that
lead to playgrounds include Castle Rock, Lake Sacajawea, and
Coweeman.
|
