everyone starts somewhere. with some amount of fitness and ability.

This journey is yours and yours alone. We applaud you for taking the first step toward a healthier, more vibrant life.

Are you medically and physically ready?

The answer is that you probably are. However, there might be some things that you should get a primary care provider to look at first to make sure that there aren’t any medical conditions that you need to think about. So, take this quick questionnaire (click the button below) to see if you have any medical conditions or concerns that you should see a physician about before beginning of your fitness journey.

the legal ease about using the MOVE Fitness Parks

Not all exercises are suitable for everyone. ​Each person has a different capacity for participating in exercise. You should be aware of your fitness, health status, and skill level before commencing this exercise program. Part of the risk involved in undertaking any physical activity or exercise is relative to your own state of fitness or health status. If you are concerned about whether the exercises in this program are right for you, ​please consult with your physician or health care provider before beginning the program.

Your choice to participate in this program brings with it the assumption of risks, including, but not limited to episodes of light-headedness, fainting, abnormal blood pressure, chest discomfort, leg cramps, nausea, abnormal heartbeat etc. If you experience any abnormal symptoms, you should immediately contact your physician or health care provider for follow-up and cease the activity or exercise in question. 

In participating in this program, you understand, accept, and assume all such risks to which you may be exposed, and assume all responsibility for any personal injury, death, property damage or loss resulting therefrom. The Town of Huntsville, TriMuskokan Triathlon Club, and any of the members of the MSCLE Project and MOVE Fitness Parks team do not accept any liability for damages and claims arising out of your participation in the programming.

Additionally, the aforementioned parties do not accept any liability for damages and claims arising out of using the equipment at any of the MOVE Fitness Parks. 

why should you exercise?

This might be a strange question. It is no secret that research is finding more and more evidence that the positive effects of exercise can lead to significant improvements in the burden of many physical, metabolic, and mental health conditions without any medications.

However, this is a question that you need to ask yourself. What is your “WHY” to start exercising and keep on showing up day after day, week after week, for yourself in pursuit of the best version of yourself.

Pursuing physical, mental, and metabolic fitness is a journey as the positive changes with exercise are not realized overnight. They take months, if not years, of consistent and progressive effort.

Starting—and sticking with—an exercise routine can be challenging, but the rewards are well worth it. Regular physical activity improves physical and mental health, boosts energy, reduces disease risk, and even enhances sleep and brain function.

To build lasting habits:

  • Choose activities you enjoy – this is the number one predictor of success in both starting and maintaining your fitness journey motivation. It doesn’t matter what you do, success and developing a habitual approach to exercise is dependent on the joy that your chose activity or activities brings you.

  • Set realistic goals – while the recommended amount of physical activity is 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise every week, the way you approach this can be different for everyone.

    • You might not be able to do 30 minutes all at once. So, break it up and do three 10 minute sessions in a day, or two 15 minute sessions. The stress and loads you apply to your body accumulate over the day.

  • Track progress – use fitness journals, apps, or fitness trackers to monitor your progress over time. Here is a link to some apps that you can use free of charge..

  • Reframe your mindset – When you begin to see movement and the ability to exercise as a gift—not a chore—living a healthy, active life transforms into something you get to do, not something you have to do.

    • That mindset shift is where true sustainability begins, turning effort into habit and intention into lifestyle.

  • Celebrate small wins – consistency is more important than perfection.

  • Get social – find a workout buddy or join a group to stay accountable.

  • Sneak in movement – take the stairs, walk during breaks, or stretch at your desk.

When you begin to see movement and the ability to exercise as a gift—not a chore—living a healthy, active life transforms into something you get to do, not something you have to do.

That mindset shift is where true sustainability begins, turning effort into habit and intention into lifestyle.