LivingWell connects like-minded people hungry for information on local races and outdoor events, fitness and exercise, alternative health and healthy eating.. USA Weekend food columnist and Runner’s World contributor Pam Anderson blogs regularly about training (and eating) for the Asheville Citizen-Times Half Marathon. The YMCA’s “Y’s Guys” share news on local athletic and health events. Karen Chavez says “Get Out!” with her blog “Girls Gone Outdoors”. Every day find new race photos, recipes and videos and more
A wide-ranging group of Asheville area organizations has joined together to encourage people in our community to get moving and live healthier. We call our effort Activate Asheville. We are dedicated to making the Asheville and the surrounding area the healthiest communities in North Carolina.
We believe that, together, we can accomplish more by helping to leverage the work that individual organizations, businesses, nonprofits and schools are already doing. This web site is a "clearinghouse" of valuable information on local events, best healthy lifestyle practices and shared resources.
Together, we will activate the Asheville area. Join us!
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Pam Anderson Visits Asheville!
Ready for a Little Healthy Competition?
The Lighten Up 4 Life Program has begun again and is now 3 – sixteen week trimesters, timed perfectly for New Year's resolutions (January 4), bathing suit season (May 3) and back to school (September 1). Participants compete as teams of four, or participate as an individual (not eligible for prizes). There is no limit to the number of teams that can compete from an organization. And you can sign up at anytime throughout the year. There’s even a special online community just for you to share tips, recipes and support www.lightenupcommunity.com
What have you got to lose? Sign up today at www.lightenup4life.com/mission.
Hot Chocolate 10K
Asheville's Flattest 10K! More information at http://www.hotchocolate10k.com/RaceInfo.aspx.
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Bill McClement interviews Kristen Weaver on Activate AshevilleLeah McGrath interviews Kristen Weaver on Activate Asheville
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YMCA Health Plan Testimonials
Testimonial from the Vice President of Volvo
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Jerri Jamison interviews John Mikos on Activate Asheville
Jerri Jameson interviews Mark Fenton on Activate Asheville
Asheville has a chance to get healthy - if it takes it
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Expert out to bring walking back to everyday life
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Activate Asheville seeks to make city healthier...
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Register now for the chance to learn first hand how we can make Asheville, NC a healthier place to live. Mark Fenton, an advocate for walking and a recognized expert on community health initiatives, is coming to Asheville on November 10-12 to inspire us to live healthier lives, which will lead to a better community for all.
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