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Physical Activity and Nutrition Program



Capital City Wellness Project

Weekly Fitness &
Nutrition Tip

If you are experiencing mild depression or anxiety, aerobic workouts such as walking, jogging  or an aerobic exercise class can significantly improve your mood. Non-aerobic exercise, like weight lifting, can also boost your spirits, improve sleep, reduce irritability and produce feelings of mastery and accomplishment.


The Capital City Wellness project is designed to increase daily physical activity among employees in Downtown Topeka and to promote the Capitol Midweek Farmers' Market as both a walking destination and a resource for increasing access to fresh, local produce. More...


Upcoming Fitness Events
Find out what's going on in Downtown Topeka during your workday and download the flyer and info!

Save the Date! February 5th: Square Dancing. 12:30-1:00pm. Curtis Building- Room 530. 1000 SW Jackson St.  Everyone is welcome! Come learn the Basics of Square Dancing with Dana and Donna Schirmer from the Topeka Square Dance club!

Capital City Wellness Health and Fitness Activities' Calendar
Mark your calendars for these upcoming health/ fitness events. CCW Partners are encouraged to add your events here!

Bike for Discounts Program
Click here to find out more about receiving discounts at local businesses when you ride your bike!

Bike Rack Sculpture Competition
Look for the winning Kansas Sunflowers bike sculpture in front of Cumulus Broadcasting on Kansas Avenue in the Spring of 2010.

Hula Hoop Exercises
Bike for Discounts Program


Walking Routes and Trails Maps
Discover Downtown walking maps with distances marked; Bike/walk commuter maps; and the Shawnee Trails map here!

Walking Routes and Trail Maps

Capitol Midweek Farmer's Market

Capitol Midweek Farmers' Market
Every Wednesday May 19-October 13. 8:30am -12:30pm.


NEW! TSCPL MONDAY MARKET @ your Library!

Every Monday May 17-October 11. 7:30am -11:30pm.  
Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library parking lot- 1515 SW 10th Avenue (10th & Garfield)

Walking Routes and Trail Maps


Healthy Kansas

 

fruits & veggies more matters

For more information contact: Jennifer Church, 785-296-8060, jchurch@kdheks.gov