Fit City Challenge

Mesa’s Fit City Challenge is a program developed by the City of Mesa Parks, Recreation and Commercial Facilities Department to encourage Mesa residents to increase their level of physical activity and discover new ways to become more physically fit and healthy!  The Fit City program aims to provide the tools, motivation and mentoring for each individual to succeed and for our community to come together and address the epidemic of obesity. 

The Fit City Challenge includes one event each month in 2008, at various locations throughout Mesa.

Registered participants receive a t-shirt and other items to assist them in remaining motivated and active.  At the end of the year, registered participants will be entered in to drawings for various prizes, based on the number of events in which they have participated.  Other incentives will be available throughout the year!

Get the schedule of events

Information on the next Fit City event

Past Fit City Events
 

July - Golfing, Hula Hoops and More!

Two exciting events were held in July, which offered Fit City participants a variety of opportunities to get fit!

On Monday, July 14th, Dobson Ranch Golf Course hosted Fit City, giving participants the chance to learn a little about golf!  The evening included free golf instruction, as well as time to putt and drive golf balls.

The next evening, we 'Rounded out the Red Mountain', supporting ADOT in opening the next and final stretch of the Loop 202 Freeway.  Fit City hosted the City's Largest Ever Hula Hoop Competition! 

June's Fit City Challenge was all wet!

Fit City participants had a great time at Poston Pool at our June event. Lap swimming, running, the Aqua Climb, Aqua globe relays-we did it all! Keeping in shape during these hot summer months is important! We are making great strides in becoming a healthier and fit community.

May's Fit City Challenge - A bit of cartooning around!

April's Fit City Challenge was held at Hohokam Stadium

April's Fit City Challenge, at Hohokam Stadium was another success!   It was a beautiful day and participants took advantage of a variety of activities...

"Seventh Inning Stretches"

     
 Running the bases...

And Fit City participants got some extra encouragement from NBC's Biggest Loser participants - Ali and Bette Sue! 
Ali won the grand prize and title of Biggest Loser!

March - Boot Camp workouts!

Adult and Kids Bootcamps, and Stroller Strides were the activities at the  March Fit City Challenge.  Everyone had an opportunity to be active - from kids in strollers to adults!  Jefferson Recreation Center was the location and more than 200 participates took part in the events.  Thank you to our sponsors, vendors and our instructors:  Lisa Schmitt, Deborah Holzkamp and Brandi Mowery.

February - Mesa Residents Zumba'd to Get Fit!

On February 9th more than 350 Fit City participants showed up at the Mesa Amphitheatre to take part in the City's largest Zumba Class!

Zumba is a fun cardio class that utilizes Latin music and dance moves to get your body moving!  The class was led by Susan Tuttle, a certified Zumba instructor from the Red Mountain Multigenerational Center.

The day started at 9:00 am with a vendor fair featuring sugar free and reduced sugar desserts by Chef John du Toit of Ovations Food Services.   Kids in strollers, seniors, and everyone in between took part in the Zumba class - learning new moves while burning some calories!

January - Fit City Kick-off A Success!

More than 500 people showed up for the Kick-off event of Mesa's Fit City Challenge on Saturday, January 19th at Red Mountain Park.  The 5K fun run/walk took place around the lake and amid more than 20 vendors offering health and fitness tips and incentives.  Thank you to all participants, vendors and raffle prize donors, for making the Kick-off event a huge success! 

We thank you for your dedication to living a healthier lifestyle and look forward to see you on February 9th at the Mesa Amphitheatre!

Want to see how many calories you burned during the 5K Kick-off event?  Find out here!

Visit slideshow of event (due to the number of photos, this PDF file is large)