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2011
RESOURCE Guide
Presented by South Central Kentucky Get Fit
Bowling Green/Warren County
A Country Peddler Publication
• Healthy Eating Guidelines
• Health Related Websites
• A Complete Listing of
Parks & Physical Activity/
Recreational Opportunities
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Index
Articles:
All About Asthma....................................................................26
Benefits of Exercise Add Up.....................................................6
Breastfeed for Your Baby’s Healthiest Start...........................30
Diabetes: 5 Small Steps...........................................................28
Eat More Fruits and Veggies...................................................28
Healthy Teeth for a Healthy Body...........................................16
Know Your Numbers...............................................................29
Lose Weight and Keep it Off...................................................18
Secondhand Smoke.................................................................10
Stress - How to Manage it.........................................................8
Tex-Mex Stuffed Potatoes.......................................................19
Websites of Interest.................................................................24
Recreation And Fitness Guides:

Bowling Green City Parks and Recreation Areas..............12-13
Warren County Parks and Recreation Areas......................14-15
Russellville - Logan County Parks and
Recreation Areas..............................................................21-22
Other Fitness Resources..........................................................23
Did you Know...Adults need

2 hours and 30 minutes
of physical activity each week
The Good News...Every minute counts!

So, start by finding 10 minutes for
activity a couple times each day,
get active, and watch the benefits
add up!
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What is South Central South Central KY

Kentucky Get Fit? Get Fit
South Central Kentucky Get Fit is a regional coalition that
encompasses the counties of Allen, Barren, Butler,
Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson and
Warren. This group involves community members who are
committed to the shared vision of increasing nutrition and
physical activity throughout communities in the South PARTNERSHIP
Central Kentucky region. We hope to assist, educate, FOR A FIT
promote and provide fun, innovative and easy ways to enjoy
a healthy lifestyle.
The 2011 Physical Activity Resource Guide is a complete
guide to physical activity and recreational activities in
Warren, Simpson and Logan Counties. Within the next few years, South Central Kentucky
Get Fit plans to expand the Physical Activity Resource Guide to include our entire region.
Other South Central Kentucky Get Fit projects include:
• Recognizing individuals throughout the region who have contributed to improving the
built environment in their communities
• Providing story books that teach toddlers and their parents about physical activity
and nutrition
• Ensuring that 14 school districts in our region received kits that contained visual aids
that are useful for teaching students about nutrition
Please enjoy the 2011 Physical Activity Resource Guide! Use it as a resource for you and
your family as you prepare to become more active or if you’re just looking for a change in your
normal routine.
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South Central Kentucky

Get Fit Wellness Challenge
SCKY Get Fit would like to challenge you to include 30 minutes of physical
activity into your daily life! While 60 minutes of exercise a day is recommended,
busy lifestyles sometimes make taking even 30-minute time blocks difficult. Try
breaking up 30 minutes of exercise into smaller segments like the ones listed below.
With a little effort, we can all meet this wellness challenge!
Take a walk on your break or during lunch

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Take the stairs
Do an activity with a younger family member
Do leg lifts in your chair
Take a stretch break
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Benefits of Exercise Add Up
• Appearance, youthfulness: Exercise helps to keep your
body trim, your muscles toned, your posture straight and tall,
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• Strength: Exercise helps build strong muscles and bones
and maintains healthy joints, so that your body will respond to
your commands.
• Energy, stamina: A regular exercise program, rather than
exhausting you , gives you more energy and staying-power—
not only physically but also mentally and emotionally.
• Mobility: Exercise helps keep you moving. The ability to
move about is critical for living independently and remaining
able to do what you want, when you want.
• Safety: Exercise keeps your reflexes alert and your muscles
ready to respond so you might avoid, and recover quickly from
accidents, falls, injuries, and illnesses.
• Disease treatment and prevention: Exercise can help
prevent or treat many diseases such s stroke, heart disease,
diabetes, cancer, arthritis, and osteoporosis. Check with your
doctor to make sure exercise is right for you.
• Weight control: Exercise not only burns calories, it also
tunes up your metabolism to better use nutrients. Studies show
that, in the long run, exercise may be even more effective that
diet in weight loss. In addition, exercise helps you look better,
regardless of how much you weigh.
• Attitude: The feeling of being fit and frisky that comes from
regular exercise goes a long way toward imparting a strong
sense of well-being, a positive outlook, and a feeling of “can-
do” confidence.
• Emotional resilience, psychological balance: Ever feel so
frustrated or angry you just want to punch the wall or run the
other way? Channel that impulse into exercise. Exercise is a
great way to cool off and get a grip when you’re stressed out.
• Mental alertness: As is evident in any heated
basketball game, tennis match, or dance
performance, exercise tunes up your reflexes, reaction time,
and ability to process information. Exercise helps you wake up
in the morning and stay awake until bedtime. This effect applies
to both physical and mental tasks.
• Flexibility: Exercise helps you bend and stretch and avoid
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What is stress?
Stress, by definition, is the inability to cope
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Take a look at your stress Adjust your attitude. Sort out which
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and what you can do about it. accepting the things you can’t change.
Quit worrying about the future. Concentrate
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SYMPTOMS OF STRESS
Work it out! Exercise is a simple and
• Fatigue popular stress reliever. The easiest way to
get started is with brisk walking outdoors
• Tight neck and or on a treadmill.
shoulder muscles
The art of relaxation. Deep breathing you
• Feelings of anger can do almost anywhere, anytime. Inhale
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Bowling Green City Parks and Recreation Areas

Activities
1. Bowling Green BkB, CC, Fit, RqB,
Community Center 393-3249 225 East 3rd Ave. R, TT, WJ, WB,
(FO Moxley Center) WT, WC, SE, Y
2. Covington 393-3821 1044 Covington Ave. BkB, Cqt, G, P,
Woods Park PG, T, VB, WJ
3. Chuck Crume 393-3249 Topmiller Ave. West H, NT, WJ
Nature Park Off Nashville Rd.
4. Fountain Square Park 393-3000 Downtown Square WJ
5. Fort Webb 393-3249 Beech Bend Rd./ NT, WJ
Historic Park BG Country Club Dr.
6. HP Thomas Park 393-3249 2719 1/2 Debbie Dr. P, PG, DW
(Hill’s Bark Park)
7. Crosswinds 393-3559 1031 Wilkinson Trace G, WJ
Golf Course
8. James Hines 393-3249 1218 Boatlanding Rd. Bt, Can, P
Boatlanding Park Off Ky 185
9. Kummer/Little 393-3484 333 College St. BkB, WJ
Recreation Center Meeting Area
10. Riverview 393-3877 1200 W Main Ave. DG, G, P, SB
(Formerly Hobson Grove)
11. Kereiakes Park 393-3249 Cemetery Rd. BsB, BkB, Gdn,
DG, P, PG, R,
SB, T, WJ
12. Lampkin Park 393-3249 826 Woodway St. BsB, BkB, P,
PG, SB, T, VB
13. Lovers Lane
Soccer Complex 846-1010 385 Lovers Lane DG, P, PG, Soc
14. Ogden Park 393-3249 1600 Park St. PG
15. Parker Bennett Center 393-3310 300 Jenkins St. BkB, Bil, CC,
PG, TT, T
16. Pedigo Park 393-3249 1341 Normalview Dr. BsB, BKB, P,
PG, SB, VB
176. Preston Miller Park 393-3249 2303 Tomblinson Way AQ, DG, P, PG,
R, VB, WJ
18. Reservoir Hill Park 393-3249 900 High St. BkB, P, PG, T
19. River Walk at
Mitch McConnell Park 393-3249 End of College St. Bt, Can, H, NT,
P, WJ
20. Roland Bland Park 393-3249 400 Center St. BkB, HS, P, PG,
T, VB, BMX, Skb
Bowling Green City Parks and Recreation Areas

21. Westside Park 393-3249 Brownslock & Vine St. BkB, P, PG
22. Circus Square 601 State St. Historical Site
23. Crossings Park 2507 Crossings Blvd. PG
24. Lee Square Playground 225 State St. PG,

Historical Site
ACTIVITY CODES
AQ = Aquatics, swimming FB = Football Fields R = Running
Bcy = Bicycling Fit = Fitness, exercise classes RH = Roller Hockey
BsB = Baseball fields FS = Free skate RqB = Raquetball
Bil = Billiards Fsh = Fishing RS = Roller skating
BkB = Basketball courts G = Golf SB = Softball fields
BMX = BMX bike track Gdn=Garden SC = Senior Center
Bt = Boating Gym = Gymnastics SE = Senior exercise
Bwl = Bowling H = Hiking Soc = Soccer fields
CC = Community Center HB = Horseback riding T = Tennis
Can = Canoeing HS = Horseshoes TT = Table Tennis
Cmp = Camping LT = Laser Tag VB = Volleyball
Cqt = Croquet MA = Martial Arts WB = Wallyball
CT = Cave Tours MB = Mountain biking WC = Wellness Center
D = Dance MG = Miniature golf WJ = Walking and jogging
DG = Disc Golf NT = Nature Trail WT = Weight Training
DW = Dog Walk P = Picnic Area & Shelters Y = Yoga and relaxation
EME = Expectant Mothers PG = Playground
Exercise
Bowling Green City Parks locations by number
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23
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Warren County Parks and Recreation Areas

Activities
25. Alvaton School Park 843-8067 Robert Morgan Lane PG, SB
Alvaton
26. Ashmoor Park 843-5302 1805 Bellshire Way P, PG, WJ
27. Basil Griffin Park 842-5302 2055 Three Springs Rd. Amp, BsB, BkB,
Griffin Park Senior Center 781-6778 2055 Three Springs Rd. Bil, Bt, Can, D,DG,
Fsh, FB, FS, HS,
NT, P, PG, RH,
Soc, SB, T, TT, VB,
WJ, SC
28. Bristow School Park 842-1960 6151 Louisville Rd. PG, SB, WJ
29. Browning 842-5302 3866 Browning Rd. PG, SB
Community Park Rockfield
30. Cumberland Trace 781-1356 830 Cumberland Trace BkB, PG, WJ
School Park
31. Delafield Comm. Center 842-6762 800 Beauty Ave BkB, Bil, CC,
Coy Alford Park D, P, PG
32. Phil Moore Park 843-6665 7101 Scottsville Rd. BkB, Bt, Can, SB,
(East Side) Alvaton BsB, WJ
33. Ed Spear Park 842-5302 226 Sunset Ave. BkB, P, PG,
Smiths Grove SB, T, VB
34. Ephram White Park 842-5302 6487 Louisville Rd. BMX, DG, FB, WJ
(North)
35. Freeman Park 842-5302 545 Rich Pond- Bad, HS, P, PG,
Plano Rd. Soc, VB, WJ
36. Greenwood Baptist 781-2378 5165 Scottsville Rd. SB
Church Park
37. Greenwood School Park 842-3627 5065 Scottsville Rd. SB
38. Hadley Park 842-5302 12170 Morgantown Rd. Bt, Can, PG, SB
39. Lost River School Park 746-0334 450 Modern Way PG, SB
40. Natcher School 842-1364 1434 Cave Mill Rd. PG, SB, WJ
and Greenway
41. North Warren School Park 563-2041 420 College St. PG, SB, WJ
Smiths Grove
42. Oakland School Park 563-4719 2494 Church St. PG, SB
Oakland
43. Richardsville Comm. Park 777-3232 1775 Richardsville Rd. BkB, CC, PG, SB, WJ
44. Rich Pond School Park 781-9627 530 Rich Pond Rd. BkB, PG, SB, WJ
45. Romanza Johnson 842-5302 Mt Lebanon Church Rd. Bt, Can

County Park
46. Michael Buchanon Park 529-3781 9222 Nashville Rd. PG, SB

Warren County Parks and Recreation Areas

Activities
47. Thomas Landing Park 842-5302 4124 Barren River Rd. Bt, Can
48. Warren Central 842-7302 559 Morgantown Rd. SB, T
School Park
49. Warren East 781-1277 6867 Louisville Rd. SB, T
School Park
50. Weldon Peete Park 842-5302 Old Louisville Rd. Bt, Can, P
51. Westgate Park 843-5302 Morgantown Rd. P, BkB, T
52. Woodburn City Park 842-5302 Highway 361 BkB, PG, SB, T
Woodburn
Warren County Aquatics 467-0583 303 Lovers Ln. AQ, Fit

Facility
AQ = Aquatics, swimming EME = Expectant Mothers P = Picnic area& shelters

Amp=Amphitheater Exercise PG = Playground
Bad = Badminton FB = Football Fields R = Running
Bcy = Bicycling Fit = Fitness, exercise classes RH = Roller Hockey
BsB = Baseball fields FS = Free skate RqB = Raquetball
Bil = Billiards Fsh = Fishing RS = Roller skating
BkB = Basketball courts G = Golf SB = Softball fields
BMX = BMX bike track Gym = Gymnastics SC = Senior Center
Bt = Boating H = Hiking SE = Senior exercise
Bwl = Bowling HB = Horseback riding Soc = Soccer fields
CC = Community Center HS = Horseshoes T = Tennis
Can = Canoeing LT = Laser Tag TT = Table Tennis
Cmp = Camping MA = Martial Arts VB = Volleyball
Cqt = Croquet MB = Mountain biking WB = Wallyball
CT = Cave Tours MG = Miniature golf WC = Wellness Center
D = Dance NT = Nature Trail WJ = Walking and jogging
DG = Disc Golf WT = Weight Training
Y = Yoga and relaxation
Warren County Parks

locations by number
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take good care of their teeth. The American
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child’s first dental visit before 12 months of age. By
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pain, and can jeopardize the health of the already-
forming adult teeth. Here are a few tips for how to
educate your children about the dentist and
promote good health.
1. Be positive and honest. When talking to your
child about the dentist, use positive language.
Don’t say, “It won’t hurt.” Kids probably won’t think
of a visit to the dentist as a negative experience
unless the issue of pain is discussed. Talk to kids
in a positive, honest way and use words they can
understand. Remember, dentistry today is easy for
children, especially compared to 20 years ago.
2. Don’t transfer your fears about the dentist to your children. Too often adults who fear the dentist
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good experience.
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4. Set a good example. From the time they are toddlers, parents should brush and floss with their
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time getting your kids to brush their teeth, don’t threaten them with frightening dental procedures such
as having a tooth pulled. Instead, teach your children why oral health is an important part of overall
physical health.
6. Don’t make a big deal out of going to the dentist. Talk about the dentist as something that’s
necessary but not a big deal.
7. Let the dentist do the talking. If you don’t feel comfortable explaining what happens at the dentist or
you are afraid of the dentist, let the dentist speak to your child.
8. Use other educational materials such as books and videos. There are many children’s books
and videos available to help you teach your kids about the importance of brushing, flossing, and visiting
the dentist.
9. Bring kids to the dentist early and let them watch you or an older sibling have their teeth
cleaned. The earlier you start dental visits, the more comfortable children will feel. This allows the child to
see the process and understand that it is not a painful experience.
10. Make a game of brushing. Find ways to make brushing fun for your children. For example, play your
child’s favorite song while he is brushing his teeth and tell him that he should brush until the song ends.
Games help children to associate positive feelings with brushing, as well as teach children to brush their
teeth for at least two minutes
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day helps your body to break
down fat and decrease your
appetite.
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to tell that it is full. Take a break
after you have eaten about half of
your meal.
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rather than out of a box.
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eating when you are watching television.
6. Make problem foods unavailable. If you have a hard time staying away from ice
cream, do not have it in the house. If you buy cookies for the kids, try buying a
brand you do not like. If necessary, have someone else do the shopping.
7. Make healthy, low fat foods easily available and attractive. If you like vegetables
but do not like the prep work, buy them already pre-washed and cut up.
8. Trade a bad habit for a good one. If you have a tendency to munch while
watching television, try riding a stationary bike while watching it. Be on the
lookout for situations that trigger bad eating habits and change or avoid them.
9. Lose weight gradually. Although quick weight loss seems like a good idea, losing
weight too quickly can mean gaining it back quickly. Weight loss should be
gradual. A half-pound to two pounds per week is a healthy weight loss goal.
10. Do not skip meals. When you do not eat, your body thinks that there is a famine,
and it slows down the rate that it burns calories to compensate for the lack of
food. This makes your body actually work harder to store fat.
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Hampton Park 270-726-5033 7th St. BkB, HS, P, PG,
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Adairville Comm Park 270-539-6733 108 S. Main St. BsB, FS, P, PG,
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Logan County Glade US 68/KY 80 behind
Logan Co Health Dept. H, NT
Fitness Resources in Logan County
Logan County 270-726-1169 201 Sportsman Club Rd. D, GYM
Gymnastics
Performance Plus 270-726-6640 105 Robbins Way Fit, WT
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Lifeforce 270-791-3136 105 Robbins Way Fit
Jazzercise 270-320-6200 First Baptist Church
277 S. Main Street Fit
Curves for Women 270-726-1663 247 Hopkinsville Rd. Fit
Franklin-Simpson Parks and Recreation Areas
Franklin-Simpson 270-586-8999 North St. at PG, Soc BsB, SB,
Jim Roberts Park Community Park T, Amp, VB, BkB
Lighted Horse Rink,
Livestock Barn
Lincoln Park 270-586-8999 John J. Johnson Ave P, PG, BsB, SB,
Next to Lincoln Elem. FB, BkB
Franklin-Simpson 270-586-8999 450 S. College St. AQ
Memorial Swimming Pool
Fitness Resources in Simpson County
All Starz Dance Academy 270-586-7825 1300 Bluegrass Rd. D
Harvey’s Gym 270-586-0366 816 S. Main St. Fit, WT
Hard Body Fitness 270-598-9928 518 N. Main St. Fit, WT, BkB, RqB
Total Fitness Connection 270-586-7000 1021 S. Main St. Fit, WT
Parks & Recreation 270-586-8999 Filter Plant Rd. Fit
Senior Fitness Classes
Franklin-Simpson Parks and Recreation Special Events
Easter in the Park Demolition Derby Dog Shows Basketball Tournaments
Bluegrass Festival Garden Spot Trot 5K Run/Walk Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick Circus
Fireworks in the Park Tractor Pulls Disc Golf Tournaments For more info on these events
Relay for Life Pepsi Pitch, Hit & Run Fall Festival please call 270-586-8999
AQ = Aquatics, swimming Cqt = Croquet H = Hiking P = Picnic area SE = Senior Exercise WC = Wellness Center
Amp=Amphitheater D = Dance HS = Horseshoes & shelters Soc = Soccer fields WJ = Walking & Jogging
BsB = Baseball fields FB = Football Fields MA = Martial Arts PG = Playground SB = Softball fields WT = Weight Training
BkB = Basketball courts Fit = Fitness, NT = Nature Trail R = Running T = Tennis Y = Yoga
CC = Community Center exercise classes RqB = Raquetball VB = Volley Ball
Other Fitness Resources

Activities
Beech Bend Park 781-7634 798 Beech Bend Road AQ, Bcy, Cmp, Fsh,
www.beechbend.com HS, MG, P
BG/WC Community Education 842-4281 1700 Patrick Way Bt, D, Fit, MA, VB, Y
Bluegrass Outpatient Ctr. 782-3322 Scottsville Rd. & Wilkinson Trace AQ, Fit
Bowling Green Athletic Club 793-9591 1640 Scottsville Rd Fit, WT, WB, RqB
(BAC) www.bgathleticclub.com
Bowling Green Country Club 842-0325 251 Beech Bend Road AQ, G, T
Bowling Green Fitness 783-9005 1056 Lovers Lane Fit, WT
for Women
Bowling Green KOA 843-1919 1960 Three Springs Road AQ, Cmp, DG, Fsh, WJ
BG League of Bicyclists 843-9529 www.bg.ky.net/bglob Bcy, MB
BG League of Bicyclists 780-9841 www.bg.ky.net/bglob MB
Mountain Bikes
Bowling Green Road Runners 257 Hammett Hill Road WJ
www.bgrr.com
Bowling Green Youth
Soccer Association 846-1010 www.sokysoccer.org Soc
Boys and Girls Clubs 843-6466 531 W 11th Street BkB, Bil, WJ
Broadway United
Methodist Church 843-3942 1323 Melrose Street Fit, R, WJ, Y
Ext 106
Christ United Methodist Church 842-4343 716 Cave Mill Road BkB, Fit, MA, VB
Crescent Bowl 843-6021 2724 Nashville Road Bwl
Curves for Women 793-0093 1043 Pedigo Way Fit
www.curves.com
Dance Arts of Bowling Green 842-6811 1751 Scottsville Road D
Dance Images 782-0514 1803 Creason Street D
Dancing with Susan Leachman 843-6112 2235 Russellville Road D
East-West Kung Fu Academy 783-0800 6045 Scottsville Road MA
First Church of the Nazarene 842-5024 1503 Westen Ave. BkB, PG
Greenview Hospital 793-1000 1801 Ashley Circle SE
Hillvue Heights Church 842-0012 3219 Nashville Road BkB
Hot Yoga 793-0011 730 Fairview Ave, Suite C-2 Y
www.hotyogabowlinggreen.com
Indian Hills Country Club 842-0041 Indian Hills Drive AQ, G, T
Jeramy Black’s Tae Kwon Do 793-9090 1107 Shive Lane MA
Lost River Cave and Valley 393-0077 2830 Nashville Road CT, NT, WJ
www.lostrivercave.com
Lost River Golf Course 781-3277 453 Rigelwood Lane G
The Medical Center 745-1000 250 Park Street EME, SE, WC, WJ
www.mcbg.org
Olympic Karate,
House of Fitness 842-9495 513 State Street Fit, MA, WT
www.mawn.net/olympickarate.htm
Otte Golf Center 781-6072 5800 Scottsville Road G, MG

www.ottegolf.com
Other Fitness Resources

Activities
Precision Pilates 793-2728 1051 Fairview Ave, Suite 1 Fit
The Recreation Outreach Ctr. 842-1019 621 E. 12th Street Fit, BkB, WJ, WT
First Baptist Church (The ROC) www.rocbowlinggreen.com
Sam Smith’s Martial Arts Institute 745-9990 1245 US 31-W Bypass MA
Southern Ky Soccer (SKY) 846-1010 855 Lovers Lane Soc
Southern Lanes 843-8741 2710 Scottsville Road Bil, Bwl, MG
Southland Family Club 782-3106 2700 Industrial Drive AQ, P
Starz Elite Performance 793-0004 830 Fairview Avenue G, MG

Academy Suite B-5 D
The Skate Box 843-3394 506 Three Springs Road RS
Total Fitness Connection 781-1151 2235 Russellville Road AQ, Fit, WT

www.totalfitnessconnection.com
Total Fitness Connection 782-3503 542 Three Springs Rd AQ, Fit, WT
Trace at Bays Fork 796-6677 60 The Trace (Alvaton) G
Tumble Town 842-3405 358 Vanderbilt Drive Gym
WKU Downing 745-2456 WKU Campus Bil, Bwl, TT

University Center (DUC)
WKU Preston Center 745-5217 WKU Campus AQ, Fit, WC, WT

(WKU only) www.wku.edu/IMRec/prestoncenter
Yoga Loft 991-1087 416 11th Avenue Y

www.yogaloftonline.com
AQ = Aquatics, swimming Fit = Fitness, Exercise Classes RS = Roller skating

Bcy = Bicycling FS = Free skate SB = Softball fields
BsB = Baseball fields Fsh = Fishing SC = Senior Center
Bil = Billiards G = Golf SE = Senior exercise
BkB = Basketball courts Gym = Gymnastics Soc = Soccer fields
BMX = BMX bike track H = Hiking T = Tennis
Bt = Boating HB = Horseback riding TT = Table Tennis
Bwl = Bowling HS = Horseshoes VB = Volleyball
CC = Community Center LT = Laser Tag WB = Wallyball
Can = Canoeing MA = Martial Arts WC = Wellness Center
Cmp = Camping MB = Mountain biking WJ = Walking and jogging
Cqt = Croquet MG = Miniature golf WT = Weight Training
CT = Cave Tours NT = Nature Trail Y = Yoga and relaxation
D = Dance P = Picnic Shelters
DG = Disc Golf PG = Playground
EME = Expectant R = Running
Mothers Exercise RH = Roller Hockey
FB = Football Fields RqB = Raquetball

WEBSITES
• American Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.org ) - Diabetes
information and health tips, recipes, and resources
• American Heart Association (www.americanheart.org) - Ideas
on how to keep your heart in good shape
• Barren River District Health Department (www.barrenriver.org)-
Health and fitness information
• Bowling Green League of Bicyclists (www.bglob.com) - Check
out local bicycling opportunities
• Bowling Green Parks and Recreation (www.bgky.org/bgpr) -
Check out all the activities BGPR has to offer
• Bowling Green Road Runners (www.bgrr.com) - Find out about
local and area competitions, fun runs, and walking events
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov) -
The federal government’s agency for health and wellness
• Dole (www.Dole.com) - health information about fruits and
vegetables, recipes, games and activities for kids
• Fruits and Veggies More Matters
(www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org) - Information on how to
increase your fruit and vegetable intake, recipes, storage, and
selection of fruits and veggies
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for kids
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about the hospital and wellness topics
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and health info for children, families, and
physicians
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What can you do 4. Have at least one
to lower your risk of fruit serving with
heart disease, each meal. It’s
diabetes, and easy. For instance,
cancer all at the have a banana or
same time? The strawberries on
answer: eat more cereal, a piece of
fruits and vegetables. fresh fruit with your
However, most of us lunch and/or as a
don’t eat enough of snack and a fruit serving
them. Currently, only 10% with dinner. (If you don’t
feel like cooking a vegetable
of children and 25% of
or making a salad, slice up
adults eat the recommended some cantaloupe or honeydew
quantities. Fruits and vegetables melon.)
provide a wide range of nutrients
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have many positive health benefits. way, in place of at least three deserts a
They are also very low in calories and week. For instance, try an apple baked
can help with weight control. with some cinnamon and a few raisins, a
Eating more fruits and vegetables bowl of fresh, juicy mixed berries, or a big
doesn’t have to be difficult. Try some if serving of fruit on top of a small serving of
these ideas to get more into your diet frozen yogurt or angel food cake.
each day.
6. Experiment with nonfat flavorings.
1. Be adventurous! Try at least one Sprinkle nutmeg and lemon juice on
new vegetable or fruit each week. Let spinach or broccoli, dill week and Dijon-
your children pick out a new fruit or style mustard on green beans or carrots,
veggie from the grocery store to try. and basil on tomatoes.
They will be much more likely to eat it if
they choose it themselves! 7. Go vegetarian once or twice a week
for dinner. Dried beans, nuts, or seeds
2. Eat more “meal” salads. Use a make a great alternative to meats.
large salad as the base, but throw in
8. Combine vegetables with tasty
meat “condiments” —several ounces of
broths and juices. Green beans cooked
cooked chicken, turkey, tuna or some in chicken broth, summer squash in
low-fat cheese and/or legumes. Add tomato juice, and carrots or beets in fruit
warm bread, and you’ve got a complete juice are flavorful and need no added fat.
meal.
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22. Circus Square 601 State St. Historical Site

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Otte Golf Center 781-6072 5800 Scottsville Road G, MG

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Precision Pilates 793-2728 1051 Fairview Ave, Suite 1 Fit

Sam Smith’s Martial Arts Institute 745-9990 1245 US 31-W Bypass MA

Southern Ky Soccer (SKY) 846-1010 855 Lovers Lane Soc

Southern Lanes 843-8741 2710 Scottsville Road Bil, Bwl, MG

Southland Family Club 782-3106 2700 Industrial Drive AQ, P

Starz Elite Performance 793-0004 830 Fairview Avenue G, MG

The Skate Box 843-3394 506 Three Springs Road RS

Total Fitness Connection 781-1151 2235 Russellville Road AQ, Fit, WT

Total Fitness Connection 782-3503 542 Three Springs Rd AQ, Fit, WT

Trace at Bays Fork 796-6677 60 The Trace (Alvaton) G