Watch the Mayor and members of the Broomfield City Council in a one-minute, thirty-second, public service announcement promoting Healthy Broomfield on Broomfield Cable Channel 8 and on the Web in this streamed video.

Background

One of the Broomfield City Council priorities for 2006 is to promote and create a healthy Broomfield. Broomfield is providing information on opportunities that are tied into this priority -- things that are enjoyable and healthy, short and long term! Activities where participating individuals and families can enjoy good physical, psychological and spiritual health. Physical health is promoted through activities and programs that get folks up and moving -- Nature Walks, hikes, bicycle tours and the multitude of fitness programs offered by Recreation Services.

For psychological health, cultural opportunities, the serenity of open space and natural surroundings, as well as classes and activities offered through Health and Human Services are among what’s available for residents to advance this City Council priority.

To promote spiritual health for those so inclined, Broomfield lists the many places of worship and philanthropic opportunities in the community on its Healthy Broomfield Web site.

Follow the links at the top of this page to find healthy ideas from several different categories.

America On The Move®

Why Americans are getting on the move...

The eating and physical activity patterns of many Americans have made us the most overweight nation in the world. More than 60% of American adults do not get the recommended 30 minutes of physical activity a day, and 25% of American adults aren’t physically active at all. More than 120 million Americans -- 64.5% of the adult population -- are overweight; nearly 59 million, or 31%, are obese.

Simple changes
America On the Move’s pilot program, Colorado On the Move, demonstrated that Americans can stop weight gain by balancing energy expenditure and calorie consumption. The message is simple: move more and eat less by making 2 small daily changes...

• Take 2,000 more steps (about 1 mile)
• Eat 100 fewer calories.

America On The Move®

Informational signs at Broomfield buildings
"Park far away for 2,000 more steps a day."

Signs are being placed in most of the City and County facility parking areas to remind drivers that parking further away from the buildings can help to add needed steps to being part of a healthy Broomfield. There are also smaller "Park Here" signs that will be posted at a parking space that is furthest from the building, telling you how many steps you gain by parking in that area. Below Rudy Cesena, right, and Mike Hatfield, both from the streets department, inspect one of the outlying signs they are putting up at the Paul Derda Recreation Center.