Active Living

What is Active Living?

Active Living refers to a way of life that integrates physical activity into daily routines. In addition to recreational exercise, active living includes moderate forms of activity such as walking or bicycling for transportation, taking the stairs, or working in the yard.

We believe an increase in active living will improve the health and wellness of the people and communities of Spartanburg County.

Physical inactivity is a primary risk factor for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity, certain cancers, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and osteoporosis. It also is associated with depression, isolation, and mental illness.

Improving the health and wellness of Spartanburg County through increased physical activity will require efforts that (1) address the underlying causes of inactivity, (2) create more opportunities for activity, and (3) encourage the use of existing opportunities for physical activity.

For more information about how to increase active living in Spartanburg, SC, click  here and here to read research papers written for the Mary Black Foundation by one of the nation’s leading experts in this area, Dr. James Sallis.