On Thursday, Oct. 1 2009, the University of the Cumberlands Health, Exercise and Sport Science Department will host a Health and Fitness Fair at 9 a.m. called “Dare to Compare: Fitness Five” in the O. Wayne Rollins Center and the James H. Taylor II track and football field.
The University of the Cumberlands Department of Health, Exercise and Sport Science and the Cumberland River Comprehensive Care Center annually co-sponsor the event.
The fitness fair is free to anyone and will include the chance to win door prizes as well as learn your fitness level.
“Our program is designed to help our campus and community learn more about their health and fitness in order to live a happier and healthier life,” said Dr. Cindi Norton, Professor and Chair of the Health, Exercise and Sport Science Department.
Junior Whitney Blankenship not only attended the Dare to Compare: Fitness Five in past years, she has also worked the event. " I really like Dare to Compare, it is fun for everybody." said Blankenship.
The Dare to Compare: Fitness Five has a number of stations each devoted to all aspects of good fitness. Some of the different booths include checks for: blood pressure, height and weight, blood glucose, cholesterol screening, body fat calculation, push-ups, sit-ups, 10-minute run/walk and many more. All of these are free to the public, just show up at the designated locations.
According to Norton, the event began in 2001 with two events each year, one in April and another in October. Around 400-500 students, faculty and senior citizens attend the program. “Everyone has a place at Fitness Five!” said Norton.
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