Village of Glenwood, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, and National Fitness Campaign Provide Free Fitness for Everyone in Glenwood

The Village of Glenwood, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, and National Fitness Campaignexternal link, today announced a partnership to bring an outdoor Fitness Court and digital wellness programming to The Village of Glenwood. The Fitness Court, located at Arquilla Park, 225 Park Drive, Glenwood, will open July 25th at 10:00 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

This Fitness Court was developed by the Village of Glenwood, BCBSIL, and NFC to expand free access to high-quality workouts and create equitable access to exercise for communities across the region. The Fitness Court is the world’s best outdoor gym that lets users leverage their own body weight to get a complete workout using seven exercise stations.

Created for adults of all abilities aged 14+, the Fitness Court workouts are adaptable for all fitness levels, allowing participants to move at their own pace. Users also may download the free Fitness Court Appexternal link which acts as a coach-in-your-pocket and enhances the outdoor gym into a digitally supported wellness experience. The Village of Glenwood is one of 30+ Campaign Partners building a network of Fitness Courts across the state, with the help of BCBSIL.

“We are gratified to have supportive partners like Blue Cross and Blue Shield Illinois leading efforts to improve everyone’s personal health,” said Glenwood Mayor Toleda Hart. “Their partnership with the National Fitness Campaign is an opportunity for all of us to focus on physical fitness and enjoy the outdoors right in our own backyard.”

“Regular exercise is essential to maintaining personal health and reducing health care costs,” said Katie Cangemi, senior program officer of community investment, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois. “BCBSIL is committed to promoting better health in our communities, and this Fitness Court makes it easy for anyone at any fitness level to get a good outdoor workout, connect with neighbors, and stay healthy.”

“We are excited to have Glenwood join us in the journey to improve health and wellness as we work to make a powerful and long-lasting impact on health outcomes and happiness by building healthy communities across America,’’ said Mitch Menaged, founder of National Fitness Campaign. “The addition of the outdoor Fitness Court, along with digital wellness programming, demonstrates a tremendous commitment to the health and wellbeing within the Glenwood community.”

Residents are invited to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony on July 25th at 10:00 a.m. to try the Fitness Court. For more information on BCBSIL’s support of National Fitness Campaign, please visit: nationalfitnesscampaign.com/Illinoisexternal link.