Physical Activity

Trails in Lawton Walking and hiking  are the perfect way for you and your family to be active while also enjoying the outdoors. Along with the physical benefits that hiking can offer, the activity has also proven to help with stress relief and improving sleeping habits. If you are in the Lawton area, there are […]

Often, in our quest for quick and easy ways to improve our health, we overlook the best and most convenient solution: drinking more water.

Let’s get ready to get moving! We’re focusing on increasing our physical activity over the next six weeks to prepare for the Let’s Get Moving 5K on October 20 in Midwest City. The American Heart Association recommends moderate physical activity for at least 150 minutes each week to promote a healthy lifestyle and prevent disease. […]

Imagine watching a wrestling match – the ultimate showdown between water and sugary drinks. Sugary drinks are the fan favorite, while water is the seasoned veteran. Some believe sugary drinks will win the match because of their sweetness, energy rush, and flashy appeal. Others choose to bet on water because of its reputation for endurance […]

Every athlete has a moment where they learn the importance of hydration. Or, should I say the negative effects of dehydration.  One day in high school, I forgot to bring my refillable water bottle, and I didn’t drink water all day. During after-school track practice, I couldn’t figure out why it took so much more […]

Physical activity can be hard, especially when trying to juggle work and family life. You don’t have to hit the gym every day to feel many of the health benefits related to physical activity. Squeezing in just 10 minutes of physical activity each day has proven to have many benefits to your health. Walking is […]

Whether you are already physically active or just starting out, we’re happy you’ve made the decision to get moving as a family! Often with a new goal, it can be difficult to know where and how to start. Adding activity to your daily life may seem like a big task, but it can feel easy […]

You can use pacing techniques during walking, running, or other daily activities. Understanding how to pace yourself can make a big difference in your fitness journey. Pacing allows you to improve the way you move so that you can conserve energy efficiently, increase endurance, and prevent injury during your activity.  Pacing conserves energy. If you […]

The Oklahoma Nutrition Information & Education (ONIE) Project hosts the annual Let’s Get Moving 2k Walk/Run in Lawton, OK. Let’s Get Moving Lawton 2025 is coming up and with six weeks to go, we have a training plan to help you and your crew prepare to walk or run the 2k on Saturday, July 12th […]

Let’s Get Moving 2024 is coming up! We have about six weeks to go, and we have a NEW tool to help you and your crew prepare to walk or run the 5k on October 20th at Joe B. Barnes Regional Park in Midwest City! Download the 2024 LGM Activity Log to track the whole […]

You can use pacing techniques to walk, run or during any daily activity. Understanding how to pace yourself can make all the difference in your fitness journey. Pacing allows you to improve the way you move so that you can conserve energy efficiently, increase endurance, and prevent injuries during your activity.  Pacing conserves energy. If […]

Need an exercise partner? Your canine companion might be the perfect workout buddy. Whether visiting a dog park, hitting the trails, or playing at home, we have listed some fun ways to be active with your furry friend.  Hit the Trails  Midwest city offers many parks with walking/running trails for you and your furry friend. […]