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In partnership with municipalities, schools, and sponsors, over $100 million in public-private investment has been raised to combat obesity and the burdens of sedentary lifestyles. The Campaign provides expertise in building funding, masterplanning, and community building. NFC's mission is to build healthy communities with the goal of bringing a Fitness Court® within a 10-minute bike ride of every American.
The Growing Fitness Court® Network in Michigan
Making World Class Fitness Free for Michiganders
The Priority Health and NFC Campaign in Michigan is delivering outdoor wellness infrastructure to help communities stay active across the state, in an effort to change health outcomes. Out of Michigan's 83 counties, there are open Fitness Courts® across 14.
LEADING PARTNERS IN MICHIGAN
State Affiliate Partners
In collaboration with NFC, Michigan Municipal League and Michigan Association of Counties have championed the available grant opportunities to their members across Michigan. Priority Health and NFC are grateful for their support as we build a healthier Michigan.
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Campaign Successes
Grand Traverse County, MI
The Priority Health Fitness Court® at Boardman Lake Loop provides 25,000 Michiganders access to free outdoor wellness programming. Opportunities for free fitness include classes from ambassadors like JodiAnn Stevenson, wellness director at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA, who started “Adult Recess” weekly classes on Saturdays for all fitness levels.
Grand Rapids, MI
The Priority Health Fitness Court® in Grand Rapids launched in August 2022 as a community showcase that garnered media attention with interviews from Mayor Rosalynn Bliss and Priority Health CEO Praveen Thadani. This location will provide 58,000 Grand Rapids residents access to walk or bike to the Ottawa Park Fitness Court®.
Belle Isle, Detroit, MI
Celebrated with an all-star launch event in September 2022, HYPE Athletics and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources supported this Priority Health Fitness Court®. Strategically located at the historic Belle Isle Athletic Structure along the water, the location provides access to approximately 59,000 Michiganders within walking or biking distance. When visitors arrive to complete their bodyweight workout, they can also enjoy some added Detroit style featuring a custom art piece by renowned Detroit artist Phillip Simpson.
Grand Traverse, MI
The Priority Health Fitness Court® at Boardman Lake Loop provides 25,000 Michiganders access to free outdoor wellness programming. Opportunities for free fitness include classes from ambassadors like JodiAnn Stevenson, wellness director at the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA, who started “Adult Recess” weekly classes on Saturdays for all fitness levels.
Grand Rapids, MI
The Priority Health Fitness Court® in Grand Rapids launched in August 2022 as a community showcase that garnered media attention with interviews from Mayor Rosalynn Bliss and Priority Health CEO Praveen Thadani. This location will provide 58,000 Grand Rapids residents access to walk or bike to the Ottawa Park Fitness Court®.
Kalamazoo, MI
With an active population of roughly 76,000 residents, the City of Kalamazoo was excited to launch their Fitness Court® in October 2022. This Priority Health Fitness Court® at UpJohn Park is centrally located near the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail and provides 51% – more than half – of Kalamazoo residents the ability to walk or bike to the world’s best outdoor gym.
Highland Park, MI
Priority Health for Good on the Road ribbon cutting highlight in Highland Park, featuring local ambassadors, the Parks and Recreation Director, and local Priority Health Representatives.
Grand Rapids, MI
Maranda Where You Live interview featuring Priority Health President Praveen Thadani, the Mayor of Grand Rapids, and Ottawa Hills High School Athletes.
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Priority Health and National Fitness Campaign are bringing free, accessible, world-class fitness to change wellness habits across the state.
Praveen Thadani
President, Priority Health
“This partnership with NFC couldn’t be more timely as we continue to look for innovative partnerships that help create more safe, equitable access to health and wellness for Michigan residents. We believe that all people deserve the opportunity to live a healthy life and we are proud to be Michigan’s first statewide sponosr to show our commitment to improving the health of our communities. ”
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Mitch Menaged
Founder & Director, National Fitness Campaign
“National Fitness Campaign is proud to announce the extension of our partnership with Priority Health to 2025 to continue our journey to improve quality of life across Michigan. We look forward to bringing people outdoors to move, build health, and promote happiness.”
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Bring a Fitness Court® to Your Community
NFC is calling on Mayors, Civic and Education leaders, and Community Champions to join the urgent fight against sedentary lifestyles and preventable diseases. We can make a difference if we work together to increase outdoor movement and provide wellness activities that are equitable, accessible and free! Let’s build a free outdoor Fitness Court® within a 10-minute bike ride of every Michigander, together.
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