Time Running Out for CrimFit Enrollment!"
Flint, MI- Whether you have been in training for the Crim and wonder what you are going to do to stay fit after it's over, running on your own or watching the race from the sidelines and was inspired to start a fitness program, the Crim has a program especially for you.

CrimFit is a new, year round program designed to keep you motivated to stay active or give you the tools to get started. More than just another fitness program, CrimFit will be your new way of life. CrimFit provides Information, Motivation Access to resources and a well defined Physical Program of Activity for all members to achieve fitness goals via cardiovascular fitness. Walk, run or step your way into a healthy lifestyle.

The principles of the CrimFit program are based on guidelines from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CrimFit has identified the levels of activity needed to reduce your risk of chronic disease, stabilize your weight and lower your weight. Components of the CrimFit program include:

o Members are provided access to the Crim web based bulletin board for locating and connecting with running/walking partners;

o Members keep track of their daily mileage on a stat of the are pedometer- provided by the Crim;

o Members record their daily mileage on a personal CrimFit web page;

o Members earn incentives as they achieve mileage and corresponding fitness goals; Members are provided significant financial savings at participating fitness centers and retail outlets;

o Members are invited to attend Crim seminars on running, walking and nutrition and have access to a panel of fitness experts to address questions regarding their fitness program;

o Annual Health Screen/Professional consultation;

o Members Training Shirts, Newest Jeff Gallaway Training Book, CrimFit wrist band.

Participants keep track of their daily activity, and earn incentives as they become healthier, fitter and finally, CrimFit. The Crim provides the motivation to keep going, informative seminars on running, walking and nutrition and a panel of fitness experts, to answer questions about exercise and health. Participants learn about places to exercise in bad weather, enjoy complimentary access to area health facilities and receive discounts at fitness centers and area businesses that serve the needs of exercisers.

CrimFit participants will receive many great benefits - the most important, feeling good and staying active all year round. "We are encouraging people to sign up with friends, family or co-workers as a team," said Dorie Barkey, CrimFit program coordinator. "Crimfit is a great program to use as a workplace challenge."

Enrollment for the program is quarterly, with the deadline for this period ending Friday, September 30. To receive the benefit of the programs orientation, applications should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 27.

For more information regarding the CrimFit program, contact the Crim office at (810) 235-3396 or via e-mail at crim@flint.org.