Get Moving, Boston, aims to improve the fitness of our community by encouraging everyone to become more active. Here you'll find tips, how-to videos, and photo galleries, but most of all inspiration and encouragement to reach your goals. Remember; please consult your doctor before starting any exercise program.
 | Boston Moves for Health is an ambitious campaign launched by Mayor Thomas M. Menino to improve the health, fitness of the city of Boston. As part of the initiative, the mayor has challenged residents to lose 1 million pounds and move 10 million miles. |
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Warning: Before engaging in any exercise regimen it is imperative to consult a physician to obtain a physical exam and receive a physician’s approval to engage in physical activity.
Want to get in shape or kick up your current routine a notch? We've got tips for getting started, photos from fellow readers to inspire you, polls, quizzes, discussions, and more. Join in and share your fitness journey and get moving! Click on any of the photos above to read more about that feature.
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Hometown Wellness Showdown
We paired up with local company Lose It! and YMCAs from across the region to bring you a four-week wellness challenge that we hoped would help you change or improve your diet and exercise habits. See the results of the challenge, which is now over, below.
StandingsBy town | By YMCA
Getting fit in Boston
Health tips from notable Bostonians
A range of suggestions from local political leaders, artists, scientists, and others:
Boston-area tennis courts
Grab your racquet and try accommodations at one of these Boston-area tennis court
YOUR FITNESS PLAN
Scott Jurek on ultramarathons, eating vegan
Jurek, 38, discusses ultramarathons, being vegan, and his new book “Eat & Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness.”
How to get the most of your routine
Fox Business Network's Liz Claman recently competed in the Nautica NYC Triathlon
Top 5 slimming secrets
Tackle your weight by changing daily habits which have been sabotaging previous weight loss attempts
At-home body weight exercises
We asked strength and conditioning specialist Mike Lagomarsine for an easy, at home routine you can do with or without equipment.
WORKOUT TIPS
How to save on fitness
If you struggle with getting to the gym every day, try getting fit at home for a fraction of the cost
Easy indoor exercises
On days you just don't want to leave the house, try these simple exercises instead.
6 cold weather exercise tips
Here are some tips for cold weather exercising from the Council’s chief science officer Cedric Bryant
FITNESS FUN
Celebrity fitness trainers on Twitter
We've put together a list of celebrity trainers on Twitter you can follow for workout suggestions
Fitness gear roundup: A few of our faves
We've picked out some of our favorite fitness gear for various activities
Which guru are you?
Which fitness guru is your personality most like? Find out by taking our personality quiz.
