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For Every Body Campaign

Movement is for Every Body The "For Every Body" campaign is designed to support the Alabama Physical Activity and Nutrition Plan (ALPAN) 2023 – 2033 by encouraging healthy lifestyle behaviors and access to resources for all Alabamians, regardless of age, race, size, ability level, etc. These social media graphics and messages can be utilized to increase awareness of the ALPAN, promote state and local events, promote healthy behaviors, encourage use of community resources, and so much more.

The "For Every Body" Campaign messages are:

Positive
Inclusive
Supportive
Specific
Easy to Understand
Inspiring
Available in English and Spanish (Coming Soon!)

Campaign Toolkit

The contents of the For Every Body Campaign Toolkit provide information on Health Promotions/Observances, Sample Social Media Posts, and the For Every Body graphics. Use this information separately or combined to promote the campaign messages.

Health Promotions/Observances

Use the "For Every Body" social media campaign materials to support national, state, or local level promotions and observances.

Ongoing

Monthly

February 5: National Girls & Women in Sports Day
March: National Nutrition Month
April (1st Friday): Walk to Work
April (1st Week): National Public Health Week
May: National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
May: Move Your Way
May (after 2nd Sunday): National Women's Health Week
June: Great Outdoors Month
June: Men's Health Month
June (1st Saturday): National Trails Day
August: National Wellness Month
September: Fruits and Veggies Month
September: National Youth Sports Week
September: Healthy Aging Month
October: National Children's Health Month
October: National Farm to School Month
October: Apple Crunch Day
October: Walk and Bike to School

Sample Social Media Posts by Sector

Coming Soon

1. Want to sleep better, improve your memory, and reduce anxiety? Moving your body while in a park or nature area provides all of those benefits and more. Go to Alapark.com for a list of parks or outdoor spaces. #ForEveryBodyAL

Additional Links:
https://100alabamamiles.org/
https://www.nrpa.org/contentassets/b6a210130ff343369e74f52e5a0f48a8/health-wellness-poster-nrpa.pdf

2. Tell someone you love to take a hike… and go with them. Thirty minutes of movement in a green space with a companion boosts mood, improves health, and strengthens our connections. Visit https://www.alapark.com/trails/trails-alabama-state-parks for park and trail locations. #ForEveryBodyAL

Additional links to local and state parks and hiking trails:
https://landtrustnal.org/
https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/environment/parks-recreation/parks-and-nature/
https://nationaltoday.com/national-hiking-day/ [11/17 every year]

3.
rec·re·a·tion noun
/ˌrekrēˈāSH(ə)n/
: activity done for enjoyment when one is not working, usually resulting in substantial benefits to mental, physical, and social health. Origin: Latin—to create again, renew.
Usage: “What recreation do you find renewing for your body, mind, and spirit?” #ForEveryBodyAL

Link to local spots for recreation:
https://www.outdooralabama.com/
https://www.arpaonline.org/
https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/environment/parks-recreation/recreation/

Link to local program guide:
https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/parks-recreation-program-guides/