LAKE MILLS, Wis. - April 19, 2004
Vision Fitness, a fitness equipment company based
in Lake Mills, announced that it will donate fitness equipment
to schools and community groups who are top achievers in the
Wisconsin Governor’s Challenge. The Challenge is a statewide
initiative launched this past March by Governor Doyle to encourage
Wisconsin adults and children to become more physically active.
Individuals and groups can register for the Challenge at www.wisconsinchallenge.org.
Vision Fitness has also registered its employees to take part in the six-week Spring Challenge that Governor Doyle kicks off today. “We are proud to be involved in the Wisconsin Governor’s Challenge as it’s an excellent opportunity for us to express our strong commitment to wellness and to help kids and adults throughout the state to improve their health,” said Vision Fitness President Greg Waters.
The donation of Vision Fitness equipment will include an elliptical trainer, upright bike, semi-recumbent bike, and treadmill for the top participating school. The runner-up school will receive a treadmill and semi-recumbent bike, while the third place school will be awarded an elliptical trainer and upright bike. The top participating community group will receive a treadmill, upright bike, and elliptical trainer. The individual participants who complete the Spring Challenge will be entered into a drawing for a semi-recumbent bike.
Nearly 400 groups and thousands of individuals throughout the state have registered and will join Governor Doyle, his family, staff, and Vision Fitness employees as they begin the six-week Challenge today. Visit www.wisconsinchallenge.org as there’s still time to register for the Spring Challenge, or sign up to take the Challenge at a later date.
About the Wisconsin Governor’s Challenge
Governor Doyle launched this free, easy-to-use program to
motivate everyone in Wisconsin to get active. The Challenge is 30 minutes
of activity a day for adults and 60 minutes a day for kids, five days
a week for six weeks. From gardening to running, there are over 100 activities
to choose from, so there’s something for everyone—whether
you are just getting started or staying active is already an integral
part of your life. Visit www.wisconsinchallenge.org for more information
or to register.
About Vision Fitness
Vision Fitness began as a division of Trek® Bicycle Company, one of the world’s
largest manufacturers of quality outdoor bicycles. In 1996, Vision Fitness was
spun off by Trek’s Fitness management team to better focus on the specialized
fitness industry. Their fitness products earn “Best Buy” awards from
reputable consumer review publications year after year. Information on products
and reviews can be found on their website, www.visionfitness.com.