The mission of the Mayor's Fitness Council (MFC) is to promote, encourage and motivate the development of a physically active and healthy lifestyle for Chicagoans of all ages. The Mayor of the City of Chicago appoints all members of the MFC.
The MFC recruits individuals, community based organizations, corporations and others to help promote physical activity and a healthy lifestyle for the people of Chicago. The council increases awareness of the importance of exercise and good health through public appearances and the distribution of relevant information.
The MFC encourages private and public agencies to promote physical fitness and the benefits that come with living a healthy life. It also assists educational organizations to understand the importance of physical activity and good health. The MFC strives to help all Chicagoans enjoy a physically active and healthy lifestyle.
Listed below are a number of resources and educational materials to encourage Chicagoans to get started. No matter what your activity and fitness level, the MFC can help motivate you to improve your physical activity and lifestyle choices.
Start today - make a commitment to a healthy and active life!
Mayor's Fitness Council Members
| 1 | Mayor's Fitness Council Members | 09-Nov-10 | 96 KB |  |
Mayor's Fitness Council Events
| 1 | Mayor's Fitness Council Events | 16-Aug-11 | 81 KB | |
Featured Nutrition Resources
| 1 | Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids | 09-Nov-10 | 65 KB | |
| 2 | Nutrition IQ Quiz | 09-Nov-10 | 67 KB | |
Featured Recipes
| 1 | Creamy Herbed Tomato Pasta | 09-Nov-10 | 65 KB | |
| 2 | Dreamsicle Delight | 09-Nov-10 | 65 KB | |
| 3 | Lemon Basil Chicken and Potato Bake | 09-Nov-10 | 66 KB | |
| 4 | Marinated Vegetable Salad | 09-Nov-10 | 65 KB | |
| 5 | Zesty Vegetable Saute | 09-Nov-10 | 65 KB | |
Featured Exercise Resources
| 1 | Maximizing Strength Training | 09-Nov-10 | 76 KB | |
| 2 | Setting Fitness Goals that Stick | 09-Nov-10 | 76 KB | |
| 3 | What to Eat Before & After the Gym | 09-Nov-10 | 77 KB | |
Mayor's Fitness Council Photo Gallery
| 1 | Chicago Moves Day Photos | 09-Nov-10 | 256 KB | |
| 2 | Mayor Daley's Holiday Sportsfest Photos | 09-Nov-10 | 119 KB | |
Disclaimer
The information on this webpage, a collaboration between the Chicago Park District, the Mayor's Fitness Council and Chicago WorksOut (collectively, the "webpage"), is intended to assist adults in pursuing physically active and healthy lifestyles and is not a substitute for medical advice, consultation or treatment. Nothing contained on this webpage or related wellness link-pages should be construed as medical advice or diagnosis and should not be considered as a substitute for physician consultation, evaluation, or treatment.
You, along with your physician, are responsible for determining whether you are physically fit to participate in certain fitness activities or to undertake any type of weight loss program. You are urged to seek the advice of a physician before beginning any fitness or weight loss program. Individuals with medical problems are specifically advised to seek professional medical advice prior to initiating any form of exercise or weight loss program.
The Chicago Park District, the Mayor's Fitness Council, and Chicago WorksOut do not recommend or endorse any specific test(s), product(s), or procedure(s) that may be mentioned on this webpage. Any opinions express or implied which may appear on this webpage are solely the opinions of the individual authors and editors.
last updated: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 3:21:10 PM
