Written by Jennifer Weber, Director of Healthy Way to Grow at the American Heart Association 

It’s a health-conscious world out there and chances are you’re one of the many who wants to join the movement, but getting those around you involved can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. We all have busy schedules and the thought of changing our day-to-day can be enough to make even the most motivated health-seeker turn and run the other way.…

 

 This week, we highlight efforts that communities in California and Utah are taking to increase physical activity among all residents:

 

City of Palm Springs to participate in 2009 Desert Fitness Challenge (Source:  The Desert Sun News)   Schools and communities in California are engaged in a friendly competition to increase physical activity among students and residents.

 

Utah cities starting to consider lifestyles when approving developments (Source:  The Salt Lake Tribune News)  Utah communities are considering healthier city planning policies. 

 

Does your community promote physical activity? …