We are kicking off the second year of Kitsap Moves and we would love your help!

Launched in 2022, the Kitsap Moves initiative encourages community members to get their recommended amount of daily activity by engaging in their favorite modes of movement. Whether you walk, run, peddle, paddle, or dance, the important thing is to keep moving! 

We hope to build on the momentum created in the county last year with the help of our partners. You may have joined us on a storytelling walk with the Kitsap Sun, checked out yoga at the Bremerton Farmer's Market, or participated in a Mama Moves event. If you didn't, now is a perfect time to join in! 

Finding a movement routine that works for you is key to supporting your physical and mental health.

There are many immediate and long-term benefits to staying active, including:

• Improved sleep quality

• Reduced feelings of anxiety

• Reduced blood pressure
  

You can learn more by viewing the CDC's recommended activity levels for children, adults, and older adults.

So are you ready to get moving this May? We know we are!

Keep up with events and challenges here.

Make sure to follow Kitsap Public Health District on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter so that you don't miss out on any of the fun we have in store!

Don't know where to start? We've got you covered!

Want to become more but aren't sure where to start? We have several resources to share,  courtesy of the "Move Your Way" campaign from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:

For adults

• The "What's your move?" fact sheet that includes details on what counts as exercise and examples of new movement to try

• A similar fact sheet specifically for older adults

• A video walking adults through tips that can keep them motivated to get moving

• A video offering ideas on how to fit movement into your busy days
  

For kids and their parents

• The "Are my kids getting enough physical activity?" fact sheet that shows how kids can be active together or in the company of family members

• A video on indoor activity
  

For pregnant and post-partum mothers

• The "What's your move?" fact sheet for expecting moms looking to be active and be safe

• The "What's your move?" fact sheet for post-partum moms seeking inspiration after giving birth
  

Kitsap Moves isn't just about staying active at home and in the community. Employers can help employees lead healthier lives by supporting healthy movement on and off the clock! 

Our Employer Toolkit (PDF) offers four main steps that will help your organization get ready to build healthy habits. Planning to participate? Let us know by taking the Kitsap Moves Pledge!