September 30 - National Women's Health & Fitness Day

Happy National Women's Health & Fitness Day! On the last Wednesday in September, this day promotes the largest event for women’s health of all ages.    

Across the country, an estimated 80,000 to 100,000 women of all ages gather at local health and fitness events.  

Together, each one joins in on groups large and small. From senior centers to hospitals, parks and health clubs, women of all fitness levels encourage each other to begin or continue a healthy journey. 

Often, these journeys only require the support of like-minded people. The day inspires many forms of exercise and supplies informational seminars and clinics as well.  

Screenings provide a way to track our fitness levels and help us get back on track. Forming small groups helps to create a daily routine or simply keep us responsible for our commitments to ourselves. 

Developing our physical strength along with mental confidence goes a long way to keeping our bodies healthy. So many of us overlook the rest we need and the healthy foods our bodies need to fuel our days.  

When we take a few moments to learn the best ways to care for ourselves, we often take better care of others, too. 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

This holiday offers so many ways to join in the action. Many fitness centers and organizations will be offering tips, classes, and screenings across the country.  

Whether you’re in tip top shape or have goals in mind, this day inspires us to take care of ourselves.  

Whenever you pick your goal, own it and get moving! 

 

Ways to get involved include: 

• • Join a walking group or another exercise forum. 

• • Visit a clinic seminar on portion sizes. 

• • Attend a webinar about reducing stress. 

• • Learn about incorporating mindfulness into your daily life. 

• • Join a meditation or prayer session. 

Get the girls together for a workout and use #WomensHealthFitnessDay to post on social media. 

HISTORY 

In 2002, Health Information Resource Center (HIRC) created National Women’s Health & Fitness Day. 

http://www.fitnessday.com/women/ 

If you are a woman, what does health and fitness look like for you? 

DATES 

September 29, 2021 
September 28, 2022 
September 27, 2023 
September 25, 2024 
September 24, 2025 
September 30, 2026 
September 29, 2027 
September 27, 2028 
September 26, 2029 

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