May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

Written by infoMONTGOMERY on June 15, 2016. Posted in Healthy Living

Physical fitness activities and participation in sports have benefits for both physical and mental health. Various fitness and sports programs are offered throughout the county for children, adolescents, and adults, including exercise classes for parents and toddlers, out-of-school time programs, and seasonal sports teams. A variety of fitness programs are provided in the county to encourage physical activity among residents of all ages.

Contact Montgomery County Recreation department at 240-777-6840 for more information about fitness and sports programs.

FYI-Programs in our Community

The Korean American Senior Citizens Association offers physical fitness classes to Korean American older adults in Montgomery County. To learn more, call 301-438-7304.

FunFit Tots, offered by Montgomery County Rec, offers fitness classes designed for parents and young children (ages 1-3) to get a great workout while spending time together.

So What Else’s Olympiad program, allows students to experience different physical wellness activities, such as yoga and martial arts, in an Olympic-team style setting.

Unity Thunder basketball, football, and cheerleading programs provide sports teams and mentoring opportunities for boys and girls, ages 5-15.