What is Get Fit Kansas?

Get Fit Kansas is a team wellness program conducted by the Sunflower State Games. This four-month endeavor (February 1-June 1) encourages Kansans to develop sustainable healthy exercise and eating habits. The unique team format encourages teammates to work together toward the common goal of living healthier lives.

Kansans are encouraged to form teams of up to 10 people and Get Fit! Entry fees are $10 per person for online entries. Team competition will recognize achievement in two areas:

1. Weight loss (due to healthy, appropriate diet and physical activity.)

Each member of the team submits an "honor" weight to the team captain. Captains total the team weight, complete the team entry form and submit it by January 14, 2005. "Honor" weigh-ins will be repeated in April (midway point) and June (final). Winning teams are those that lose the highest percentage of weight over the four-month program.

2. Accumulated activity (in the form of miles.)

Teams track miles based on activity performed. Winning teams are those that logged the most miles over the four-month program. Captains total the team miles and report them monthly.

To find out more, go to GetFitKansas.org.