Naturally Fit Series with DCP

Research from the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry
found that outdoor exercise was associated with increased energy,
as well as decreased confusion, anger, depression, and tension,
when compared with exercising indoors.

Darke County Parks is beginning a new series of fitness programs called Naturally Fit occurring the fourth Monday of every month. Everyone wants to lead healthier lives and spend more time outdoors. However, workout machines aren’t always environmentally friendly, and gyms aren’t very exciting. Besides, sometimes life just gets in the way! Use these programs as an “excuse” to schedule time outside and get moving.

Each of these programs focuses more on fitness than nature, with everyone moving at their own pace, whether that’s one loop or ten. The March program will take place March 28th at 6:30pm at Coppess Nature Sanctuary on Young Rd. a half mile south of State Route 47 west of Ansonia. This park has a ¾ mile loop of well leveled trail in an oak-hickory forest. Meet at the park, and bring a water bottle.