Obesity is a major issue in Kentucky and in Leslie County. Fifty percent of Leslie Countians are obese. Sedentary lifestyles and lack of exercise are the leading cause of the problems.  39 % of people living in Leslie County are not participating in any form of exercise according to the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky. To help address this issue, Leslie County FCS Agent, Brittany Bowling, introduced Get Moving, Leslie County. Get moving Leslie County took place one day a week at 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM. The emphasis of this weekly program was to get up and get moving. Participants were given a log to track their physical activity. 

A total of 10,248 steps were taken by participants by the end of the program. 70% of participants stated they at just begun taking part in weekly physical activity since the start of program. 100% of participants agreed that physical activity was important for them. One participant stated “I love the support I have in this program, it’s easier to do it because I have others doing it with me.”