Discover New Ways to a Healthy Life

Welcome to Get Fit™ Orange County!

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
This year we focus on better health and performance. Let's take care of ourselves by eating right and exercising. Use this website as a "One stop shopping tool" to access podcasts, community event walks and runs, training, and kp.org links. Please contact Orange County Public Affairs for any questions, ideas, or updates.

We plan to feature local fitness stories as we use our peers or comrades to inspire our participation in creating a healthy active lifestyle.


Kaiser Permanente Orange County Biggest Loser Program

Start a Biggest Loser Program At Your Facility/Department

If you remember, in an effort to support a healthier workforce, many teams and individuals started a Biggest Loser competition, similar to the television show, where the goal is to achieve the highest weight loss percentage. If you’re interested in starting a Biggest Loser friendly competition in your area, the following toolkit will help you get started.

In 2012, let's celebrate a healthier you!


Fresh Farmers' Markets Open to the Public!

Fresh Farmers' Markets Open to the Public in Orange County, California


Certified Farmers' Markets are open at the following locations in Orange County, where vendors are selling community-grown organic fruits and vegetables, baked goods, and flowers. Make a "Fresh Farmers' Market" location near you your destination for healthy eating.

For more locations, visit kp.org/farmersmarket.


THRIVE Walking Paths Now In Place at Anaheim and Irvine Medical Center Campuses!

THRIVE Walking Paths Now In Place at Anaheim and Irvine Medical Center Campuses


Here are maps to the newly-designated THRIVE walking paths at Anaheim and Irvine. The paths have signs to indicate directions for walking and are equivalent to 1/2 mile going one way. You can do 1 mile by walking the entire route out and back. Start your walk to good health today!


TRAINING FOR 1/2 MARATHON OR 5K DISTANCES
GET FIT provides you with links to training schedules to print and follow based on the distance you desire to run or walk.

We also provide links to other training sites for tips and tools to enhance your program.


Southern California Half Marathon 2012 Discount for KP Employees

Southern California Half Marathon 2012 Discount for KP Employees!

http://www.active.com/register/index.cfm?CHECKSSO=0&EVENT_ID=1965966

  1. Each KP employee fills out the form and puts KP in the team field;
  2. As each KP employee checks out, they will use the code: SCKP11 in the field prompted for discount code;

Following these steps will give KP employees a $5.00 discount.


Train Insane Gym KP Special

Train Insane Gym's KP Special!

Dear Soon to be Fit Kaiser Permanente Employee,

Train Insane Gym is offering a month of Unlimited training and nutritional coaching for all Kaiser Permanente employees, physicians, friends, and family members for just *$79. If you are not sure about getting started another option is to come in for 1 full week for free to try us out. *This offer is only good for the first month.

To check out all the amazing before and after pictures log on to www.traininsanegym.com or you can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/#!/traininsanegym

Call, text, or email to reserve your spot now! 714-493-3544 or traininsane@live.com

Committed to your Success,
Train Insane Coach Geoff Etherson


Everybody Walk!

The Campaign to Get America Walking.

Taking the first step can be the hardest part. Here, you'll discover quick and easy ways to get moving and incorporate walking into your daily life. Don't have time to get in a little exercise? We have some quick tips to get you moving--and strategies to keep you going.


Looking for a great gift?
Just click the links below to purchase the official KP THRIVE running shirt or other athletic gear.


Get Fit™ Orange County Podcasts
You are toning up at the gym and on the track, now tune up your results with the following podcasts that were designed to give your workout routine a boost. Click the links below and follow the instructions to load your iPod with high-decibel music essentials.


Experience the KP Touch

Experience the KP Touch

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