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This free 8-week program is designed to help you stay active and explore new parks. Participants of all fitness levels are invited to join. Simply track and report your activity each week to be eligible for weekly raffle prizes.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/miottawa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/49264814478_b282e2d519_o-e1741105739303.jpg” title_text=”Step it Up Image” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_cta title=”Step it Up! 2025″ button_url=”https:\/\/app.miottawa.org\/StepitUp\/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Register Here” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”9cb264b1-d1d3-4375-9018-0cb45c08f27c” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n April 29 – June 21<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][et_pb_button _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_button _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/miottawa.org\/parks\/stepitup\/step-it-up-events\/” button_text=”Step it Up! 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Learn more about the Ottawa County Parks Foundation’s Health & Wellness Initiative by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”_initial” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Step it Up! program has partnered with EcoTrek Fitness to provide participants with flexibility and strength training tips. EcoTrek Fitness created these great videos that demonstrate a variety of techniques!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video_slider _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”800px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video_slider_item src=”https:\/\/vimeo.com\/407159896″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” show_image_overlay=”off”][\/et_pb_video_slider_item][et_pb_video_slider_item src=”https:\/\/vimeo.com\/407247623″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” show_image_overlay=”off”][\/et_pb_video_slider_item][et_pb_video_slider_item src=”https:\/\/vimeo.com\/407253038″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” show_image_overlay=”off”][\/et_pb_video_slider_item][et_pb_video_slider_item src=”https:\/\/vimeo.com\/407222157″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” show_image_overlay=”off”][\/et_pb_video_slider_item][et_pb_video_slider_item src=”https:\/\/vimeo.com\/407230198″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” show_image_overlay=”off”][\/et_pb_video_slider_item][et_pb_video_slider_item src=”https:\/\/vimeo.com\/406971282″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” show_image_overlay=”off”][\/et_pb_video_slider_item][\/et_pb_video_slider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Do I have to sign up?” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Yes, you must sign-up to participate in the program. Please click here<\/a>\u00a0to sign-up.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Do I have to attend each group walk to participate? ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n You don’t need to attend every group walk to participate\u2014just join as many as you can!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What is the cost of the Step it Up! Fitness Challenge?” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The challenge is completely free. It is supported by the Ottawa County Parks Foundation’s<\/a> health and wellness initiative. Thank you to our health and wellness sponsor, AAA Storage! Learn more about the Ottawa County Parks Foundation’s Health & Wellness Initiative by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Do I have to participate in the group activities?” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n No, the group activities are optional. Join us for one or all of them as your schedule and interest allows. Beginners are encouraged. All of the activities are free.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”How fit do I need to be to participate?” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n All levels of fitness are welcome. Various pace groups will be available at the group walks. Beginners are encouraged to try all of the activities. This is the time to step out of your comfort zone and try something new!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”How do I track my activity?” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nParticipants can look forward to:<\/h2>\n
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Strength & Fitness Tips<\/h2>\n
Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n