Misklenburg County Physical Conditioning Challenge
- The Public Health Department of Mushlenburg County (MCPH) is launching "MeckMoves", a 16-week community physical conditioning challenge designed to promote physical activity and improve the health of county...
- The challenge will officially kick off with a free event featuring MeckCheck, a thorough biometric screening, on Saturday, October 11th, at the McCrorey YMCA, located at 3801 Beatties...
- "We are excited to launch this new initiative to improve health in our community through physical activity," said Dr.
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MeckMoves: Mushlenburg County Launches 16-Week Fitness Challenge
The Public Health Department of Mushlenburg County (MCPH) is launching “MeckMoves“, a 16-week community physical conditioning challenge designed to promote physical activity and improve the health of county residents. The programme is open to all adults aged 18 and over and aims to address rising rates of chronic disease through increased exercise and health awareness.
The challenge will officially kick off with a free event featuring MeckCheck, a thorough biometric screening, on Saturday, October 11th, at the McCrorey YMCA, located at 3801 Beatties ford Road, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
“We are excited to launch this new initiative to improve health in our community through physical activity,” said Dr. Kimberly Scott, deputy director for population health. “We certainly know that exercise has several benefits for physical and mental health, so we are challenging our community to join us to improve health.”
To Participate in the October 11th Event
“MeckMoves” is a free program and is open to any person over 18 in Mushlenburg County.The MCPH is actively working to ensure inclusivity, with Spanish-speaking officials, volunteers, and exhibitors available at the launch event to support the hispanic community.
“In the event there will be MCPH officials who speak Spanish, as well as volunteers and exhibitors, with activities for the Hispanic community,” said Karina González, Latin/Hispanic participation manager to Latino NC Link.
Eligibility for the challenge requires attendance at the “MeckCheck” health evaluation on Saturday, October 11th.
MeckCheck Health Evaluation Details
The MeckCheck evaluation will include the following measurements:
| Measurement | Description |
|---|---|
| Height | Measured in inches or centimeters. |
| Weight | Measured in pounds or kilograms. |
| Waist Circumference | Measured in inches or centimeters; indicator of abdominal fat. |
| Body Mass Index (BMI) | Calculated from height and weight; provides an estimate of body fat. |
| Blood Pressure | Measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). |
| A1C Hemoglobin | Provides an average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. |
| Total Cholesterol | Measures the total amount of cholesterol in the blood. |