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Physical Activity and Nutrition Program



Capital City Wellness Project

Weekly Fitness &
Nutrition Tip

Be specific with your health goals. Write down how you will reach your goals step by step, if necessary, with specific numbers and timelines.

Example: Instead of setting a goal of losing weight by eating less, record the actions you will take to trim 5 pounds in 2 months, such as walking 10 miles a week.


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! December 4th: Ballroom Dancing. 12:15-12:45pm. In-step Dance Studio. 918 S. Kansas Ave. No partner needed! Come have fun learning a few basic steps of Ballroom Dancing.

First Friday Fitness Events Calendar
Mark your calendars for these upcoming Friday Fitness events.

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 20-October 14. 8:30am -12:30pm. New guest every week!

Come make our featured guest feel welcome, every Wednesday at the Farmers' Market!


NEW! TSCPL MONDAY MARKET @ your Library!

Every Monday July 6-October 12. 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