National Fitness Foundation

As we approach the end of 2024, the National Fitness Foundation (NFF) reflects on our accomplishments and looks ahead to an exciting future. Our mission to empower all Americans to lead healthier, more active lives has seen remarkable growth this year. Thanks to your generous support, we achieved: • The Inaugural One Lacrosse Gathering Celebration on the National Mall, collaborating with key federal agencies and stakeholders. • Partnerships with 14 Major Sports Leagues and Players to boost nationwide physical activity and nutrition programming. Diverse fitness initiatives including: •"Marathon in a Month" virtual challenge with HealthCode • Collaborating with the Jack LaLanne Family and IDEA Health & Fitness Association to break the world record for simultaneous jumping jacks in the Jack LaLanne Jumping Jack Challenge • Expanding our efforts to update the Presidential Youth Fitness Program (PYFP) ensures that the program is accessible to all & encourages fun & healthy goal setting over testing & achievement. This commitment supports our mission to create inclusive physical activity opportunities for youth across the country. Initiatives for 2025: • With 80% of service members coming from #military families, #collaborate & partner with the US Armed Forces to boost #militaryreadiness & #nationalsecurity through #physicalactivity & #nutrition * Partner/collaborate with the Armed Forces Wellness Center • Boosting school & community physical activity initiatives • Increasing support to underserved communities: With support from generous donors, partners & business leaders, ensuring all youth have the #opportunity to be active & participate in sports, regardless of their zip code As NFF Ambassador, I'm inspired by our achievements this year, but there's still more to do. With your support, we can make youth sports more affordable, expand inclusive fitness initiatives & empower healthier lifestyles for all. Together, let's break down barriers & unite to build a stronger, healthier nation for future generations. Join us! About the NFF: Established on Dec 22, 2010, by President Obama, the NFF is the only congressionally chartered nonprofit focused on health & fitness. As the official charity of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN), we have a unique opportunity to lead positive change across the nation. For more NFF info, visit https://lnkd.in/epTEHakK Pic 1 - NFF colleagues, Hannah K., Judith Brown Clarke, Ph.D, OLY & Michael V. McConnell, MD, MSEE Pic 2 - I invited United States Air Force recruiters to join us at this year's #PCSFN Annual Meeting Pic 6 - w/Executive Director, PCSFN, Rayhaan Merani Don Bacon #usaf #navy #army #coastguard #usmc #spaceforce #networking #media #leader #news #socialmedia #impact #veterans #awareness #marketing #branding #sports James (Jim) Ulrich David R Shearman #communication April Vogel C. Derek Campbell

Healthy diets should be: 1️⃣ adequate, 2️⃣ balanced, 3️⃣ moderate, 4️⃣ diverse. Remember, diets can only be healthy if both foods and beverages are safe. More details in the joint WHO-FAO statement on #HealthyDiets 👉bit.ly/40exUXF

Happy #TeamworkTuesday! FitLot Outdoor Fitness Parks was founded out of frustration by a father and son who simply couldn’t understand why every neighborhood in America didn’t have their own outdoor fitness park. The two believed they were uniquely suited to address this problem! This led to the creation of FitLot, a community health solution that has the power to improve the health and quality of life in neighborhoods throughout the country. In 2018 FitLot earned the partnership of Landscape Structures Inc. to produce high-quality public fitness spaces. Their hope is to help as many communities as possible create equitable access to outdoor fitness parks and programming in the years to come! Thank you FitLot! #fitlot #NFF #outdoorfitness

The process to develop the next edition of the #PhysicalActivity Guidelines has begun! A new journal article highlights ways that professionals can get involved in the development of the next edition of these science-based guidelines. Read the article--and get involved! https://lnkd.in/ebUeKKQg.

🧠 Mental Health Monday Check-In: How are you feeling as we start the week? Are there any areas of your life that you may need to focus on? Take some time to reflect on your mental health without judgement.💭Have a great Mental Health Monday! 🎉🧘 #MentalHealthMonday #AthleteMentalHealth

Looking for easy-to-use resources to help adults move more for health benefits? The #MoveYourWay campaign has materials just for that! Share these with your audiences to help them get moving: https://lnkd.in/eYHRZHDA  

Our latest blog post shares a quick, bodyweight workout perfect for when you are traveling or short on time. You could even use it as a mid-day #deskbreak! Get the workout here ➡️https://bit.ly/4e0xCXm

The NFFs thoughts go to all affected by the recent hurricanes. Just a reminder people are still in need of help! Read more at this link for ways to help https://lnkd.in/ekRyT4RT #hurricanerelief 

All these factors and more play a part in increasing blood pressure. But don't fear! Many of these contributors, especially lifestyle factors, can be changed to improve heart health. But perhaps the most important factor is knowledge! Knowing your numbers and staying informed through trusted resources like the AHA can be the key factor for saving your life. Help us help you to stay heart-healthy! Your donation keeps us researching, writing, and publishing valuable resources for all. Donate today! http://spr.ly/6048qtqrn

Does a student’s level of physical activity correlate with better eating habits? According to GENYOUth’s “Shaping the Future of Physical Activity and P.E.” report, the answer is YES! Kids who maintain a high level of weekly physical activity report eating healthy 77% of the time, versus 46% of low activity level respondents. Check out our full report https://bit.ly/3Y3I76C and support our mission to help all children thrive by living #WellNourished and #PhysicallyActive lives. #YouthVoice #YouthVoiceMatters #HealthyKids   National Football League (NFL), NFL Players Association, AASA, The School Superintendents Association, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, The Cooper Institute, Edelman DXI, Food Research & Action Center, HHS OASH Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, SHAPE America, School Nutrition Association, USDA, Jayne Greenberg, David M. Bersoff, Ph.D.