Funding 5,000 outdoor Fitness Courts® across America by 2030 to increase pedestrian movement and make world-class fitness free.
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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 engagement. Our mission is to build healthy communities with the goal of bringing the world's best outdoor gym -- The Fitness Court® -- within a 10-minute bike ride of every American.
The Problem: Nationwide Health Crisis
Twenty-two states recorded more than 35% of their populations are obese
A decade ago, that number above was zero states. CDC data shows the prevalence of obesity shot up across all states in 2022 with every state and territory now having obesity levels over 20%. US and by 2030 it is estimated that 50% of Americans will be obese*. *World Health Organization Global Status Report 2022
The Solution: Outdoor Healthy Infrastructure
Fitness Courts®, Parks and Trails
When communities are designed to support well-being, health outcomes change. Healthy Infrastructure encourages people to spend more time outdoors, encouraging everyday movement and building healthy communities. National Fitness Campaign designs Fitness Courts® as healthy hubs in parks and along trails that promote pedestrian access and break down barriers to free outdoor fitness for adults of all ages, abilities and fitness levels.
Strategic Planning for Healthy Communities
Cities, Counties, Towns and Schools
Our expert planners and designers work with municipal and education leaders to improve the built environment by sharing proven results from our work in hundreds of cities, counties, towns and schools nationwide.
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We're here to walk you through the process, every step of the way
Our team of experts provide members support in gaining community consensus, gathering funding, site selection, masterplanning, installation, press and media, ambassador training, a mobile app, and much more. Joining the Campaign is a lifelong membership to a Fitness Court® network of healthy communities across the country. After 40 years and hundreds of healthy communities and schools served, we are committed to excellence.
Learn MoreThe Fitness Court®, Digitally Activated
The Fitness Court® is a free, 7-movement bodyweight circuit training system designed for adults of all ages, abilities and fitness levels. It is digitally connected by the free Fitness Court® App, which provides a coach-in-your-pocket style platform supporting a comprehensive wellness experience.
Learn More About The Fitness Court®Download the Fitness Court® App
Each Fitness Court® is a One-Of-A-Kind Work of Art
Campaign Successes
Dumfries, VA
Nestled between Washington, D.C. and Virginia's state capital, Richmond, lies the historic town of Dumfries. Known for its rich tradition and heritage, Dumfries is now gaining recognition for its forward-thinking Town Council and its Mayor, Derrick Wood. With a passion for health and wellness, Mayor Wood and the Town Council are revolutionizing the town, introducing the state's first Fitness Court® Studio with 2,000 square feet of free, world-class wellness programming.
Huntsville, AL
Legacy Park in the City of Huntsville has walking trails, a children’s playground, spacious parking, and two entertainment pavilions, one of which comes complete with terraced seating. The main attraction, and the focal point right at the entrance of the new $4.6 million park, sits the city’s second Fitness Court® featuring a lively mural painted by local artist Jamal FRESKO Turner. Connected directly to the walking path in the neighborhood, residents are leveraging the Fitness Court® as the free alternative to the paid Fitness Center further down the trail.
Washoe County, NV
On a bright sunny day in September, Washoe County added a third Fitness Court® to their growing network (City of Sparks launched in the spring fo 2023) with two stunning Fitness Courts® in Rancho San Rafael and South Valleys regional parks. Each Fitness Court® features unique artwork from Reno’s own Remy Glock that highlight specific elements special to both parks they call home.
Bridgewater State University
On a sunny fall day, the campus of Bridgewater State University (BSU) was buzzing with excitement as they joined the Blue Cross campaign – the first higher education partners in Massachusetts. Located in a prime spot on campus at University Park, the Fitness Court® is not only open to the campus community but the public at large. BSU’s athletic teams plan to use the area for training and programming. Classes will also be taught in the kinesiology and exercise-science departments, integrating the Fitness Court® directly into the curriculum. In the fall 2023 semester alone, Campus Recreation hosted 18 classes.
Mission, TX
The first official Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Fitness Court® launched in Mission in September 2022 at Hollis Rutledge Northwest Park. A champion for health, wellness and equity in Hidalgo County, the City of Mission’s launch event included Special Olympics Texas athletes to demonstrate the seven movement stations for any fitness level.
Hartselle, AL
Making Hartselle bigger, better, and healthier – that’s Mayor Randy Garrison’s pledge. In August 2022, Hartselle was excited to bring free, equitable outdoor fitness to Sparkman Park thanks to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama campaign. The Fitness Court® at Sparkman Park adds to the rich amenities including sports fields, an aquatic center, a splash pad, an accessible playground, two 18-hole disc golf courses, and a 4.5-acre pond.
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®.
Lewiston, ME
The City of Lewiston, Maine’s second largest city, welcomed the state’s first Fitness Court® in September 2022, just blocks away from Community Health Options’ headquarters. The picturesque backdrop of the Androscoggin River that accompanies Simard-Payne Park is a perfect location for The Fitness Court®, creating a space to promote social interaction, pedestrian movement and healthy living.
Latest Campaign News
“Fitness Court” opens at Greenview Park, three more outdoor gyms on the way
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City of Columbia, Prisma Health® and National Fitness Campaign unveil two new outdoor Fitness Courts®
Cola Daily
Playground Gains: Worcester opens new Fitness Court at University Park
Worcester Telegram Gazette
Moundsville Outdoor Fitness Center Pulls Its Weight
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