One hundred and eighty eight people walked with Bo at the event. The club is a collaborative effort between the Neighborhood Health Clinic and Ypsilanti Parks and Recreation. Focus on Fitness is targeted toward low income adults who live in the south side of Ypsilanti. In addition to walking when weather permits, the group does some low impact aerobic activity inside the Senior Center, and hosts guest speakers on topics ranging from nutrition to stress management. Debbie Moffat, a social worker at the Neighborhood Health Clinic, says that people who have joined Focus on Fitness have begun feeling better soon after starting their exercise program.
Transportation is available, and there are snacks provided at each session.
Walking clubs combine socializing with a heart healthy workout. People of any fitness level can usually do some amount of walking and enjoy the benefits of regular exercise. The M Fit Healthy Dining Program is making it easier to eat healthy out on the town. M fit dietitians are working with numerous local restaurants to evaluate their menus, analyze and compare their recipes to its guidelines, and label menus to identify healthier choices. Mfit will also train interested chefs to prepare heart healthy selections.