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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




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Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success StoryGet Moving Walking Program



Get Moving Walking Program

Author: Rebecca Miller

Planning Unit: Bell County CES

Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General

Plan of Work: Improving individual growth, personal well-being, healthy lifestyles

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

     Obesity and being overweight is a major issue the people in Bell County struggle with daily. Lack of exercise and sedentary lifestyles are the leading cause for this growing problem. To help address this issue, Get Moving, Kentucky, a walking program was started by the Cooperative Extension Service for the general public. Emphasis is on becoming more active by finding activities to help get people moving and off the couch. Forty- eight participants walked, jogged, danced or biked their way to a more active lifestyle. Each person logged their physical activity miles (15 minutes of sustained activity) for eight weeks. A total of 7,489.5 physical activity miles were recorded at the end of program.

      Once program had concluded, a survey was conducted and 90% stated that the program helped increase their physical activity levels and one or more health indicators had improved (blood pressure and cholesterol). 100% plan to still get 30 minutes of physical activity most days of the week after the program is over. One individual stated that because of walking program she felt like she was a part of something and kept her on task.  Another participant stated that she had lost 11 pounds! Due to much interest in this program, it will be offered again in the fall.






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