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Back to HomeFeature Article - March 8, 2012 Fitness Festival coming to Sharbot Lake on April 21. by Jeff Green

As part of the fitness program that was started up last fall by the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team, and in partnership with sports groups, social agencies, and the Township of Central Frontenac, a Fitness Festival is belong organized for late April in Sharbot Lake. Plans are still being finalized, but the tentative location of the day long festival is the ballpark and/or Sharbot Lake High School site.

“The idea is to give people a chance to enjoy physical activity and to provide a showcase for the many opportunities there are in Central Frontenac,” said Laura Baldwin, the program manager at the Family Health Team.

The event is being organized by occupational therapy students who are dong a work placement at the Family Health Team. It will likely include a walk/run and a tug of war challenge, as well as other activities. There will also be demonstrations and sample classes in Karate, Yoga, Tai Chi, and other physical activity offerings that are available locally.

Improved fitness levels, on a population wide basis, would have a greater positive impact on the health of a community than all other medical interventions combined, according to Doctor Andrew Pipe, who runs the smoking cessation program at the University of Ottawa.

“This is the kind of insight that underpins our efforts towards promoting fitness,” said Laura Baldwin.

As April 21 approaches, more details about the Fitness Festival will become available.

Anyone interesting in further planning or who has something to offer for the festival, is invited to contact Laura Baldwin at 613-279-2100