CGC Jhanjeri Organised Walkathon at Sukhna Lake to promote health, fitness among residents

5 Dariya News

Chandigarh 14-Feb-2016

CGC Jhanjeri Organised  Walkathon  at Sukhna Lake to promote health, fitness among residents  on healthy and nutritious life. A large number of local residents joined the students of CGC in their walk at Sukhna Lake . The participants were carrying placards with various slogans .The Walkathon was conducted while explaining lifestyle of nowadays which is active & hectic but there is lack of exercise, which leads to several health issues including obesity. Lack of physical work not only physically impact one but also leads to depression and drug addiction too.Residents were later, motivated to do manual work, exercise & eat nutritious diet to get into Shape instead of choosing fast food. Walkathon ended while motivating people to rethink what they choose to eat and to adopt healthy eating habits and become food smart families.

The students distributed pamphlets carrying  importance of fitness & exercise. The purpose behind the event was to promote healthy lifestyle amongst youth and encourage them to stay fit through everyday activities.Speaking on the occasion Rashpal Singh Dhaliwal, President, CGC encouraged  to take a more active role in their health and motivated  eat better and take better care of themselves . According to him  even simple things like laughing can improve health by reducing stress, relieving pain, and enhancing  mood. He  further added that it is high time to motivate residents that Instead of fast food consumption of  fruit and vegetable should be increased  along with exercise  and physical activities.