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President George W. Bush starts the 3 mile run while Mrs. Bush, number 2, starts the 1.5 mile walk at Ft. McNair as part of the President's Fitness Challenge on Saturday June 21, 2002. White House photo by Paul Morse. President Bush's Healthier US Initiative On July 18, 2003, President Bush visited the Lakewest Family YMCA in Dallas, Texas to highlight his HealthierUS initiative designed to help Americans, especially children, live longer, better, and healthier lives. The President's HealthierUS initiative helps Americans take steps to improve personal health and fitness and encourages all Americans to:
The President was joined by members of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, including football legend Lynn Swann, Chair of the Council; and Olympic softball gold medalist and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Dot Richardson, Vice Chair of the Council. The Council promotes the President's message on fitness and health to Americans of all ages and unveiled a new tool for Americans to use to increase personal fitness and become healthier. The new Presidential fitness challenge is easy to start and individuals can track weekly fitness activities at the website www.presidentschallenge.org . Background on Today's Presidential Action The four keys for a healthier America:
Steps to a HealthierUS
The President's Challenge - www.presidentschallenge.org
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