Miller YMCA and UCLA Health Kicks Off "Activate Newbury Park" Free Health Program April 3

PRLog (Press Release) - Mar. 7, 2013 - Newbury Park, Calif.--The Miller Family YMCA of Newbury Park will begin its "Activate Newbury Park," a free eight-week healthy lifestyle program for Newbury Park residents, with an April 3  Family Fitness Expo and weigh-in. The program, sponsored by UCLA Health, is designed to give participants guidance and motivation to lose weight, eat right and get fit.

         The program includes weigh-ins every Friday a the Miller Y (320 Via Las Brisas, Newbury Park), organized walking groups on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Zumba and yoga classes, a weekly nutrition newsletter and health talks by local medical professionals.  

         "Many of us have the best intentions of eating right and getting in shape but the motivation doesn't last," says Katie Beck, executive director of the Miller Y. "Activate Newbury Park is packed with opportunities to keep motivated and committed to make lasting lifestyle changes."

         In addition to UCLA Health, other sponsors are Oak Park Children's Dentistry, the Conejo Recreation and Park District, The Acorn Newspapers and Coldwell Banker.  

         The first 250 Newbury Park residents who sign up at the April 3 Family Fitness Expo will receive a free t-shirt. Early registration is being accepted online at http://www.sevymca.org/newburypark/html/activate.html. The expo and first weigh-in will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Newbury Park High School gym (465 N. Reino Rd., Newbury Park).

         For more information, contact the Miller Y at 805-480-0309.