Brookhaven Parks and Recreation Launches Active Living Every Day

A 12-week wellness program to help residents build healthier, active lives

Brookhaven, GA, June 3, 2025 – Brookhaven Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Human Kinetics will begin offering Active Living Every Day classes beginning June 9. 

Active Living Every Day is a 12-week behavior change program, focused on helping sedentary adults fit physical activity into their lives in realistic ways. Participants will learn the skills needed to become physically active, such as overcoming barriers, setting realistic goals, building confidence, and staying motivated.

The classes will be held Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Briarwood Recreation Community Center, 2235 Briarwood Rd. 

The $60 cost for the program includes class participation, the book for the program, and access to additional support through the program’s online resources.

“Brookhaven is committed to providing Health and Wellness opportunities for the community.” said Parks and Recreation Director Michael King. “Active Living Every Day supports that mission by helping residents take small but meaningful steps toward long-term health.”

To further motivate participants, Brookhaven will offer prizes for attendance. 

Active Living Every Day is based on groundbreaking research that has resulted in two important findings about physical activity and health:

1. Physical activity need not be strenuous or time-consuming to benefit health. Accumulating 150 minutes of moderate intensity (e.g., a brisk walk) activity, 75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity, or a combination of moderate and vigorous activity each week can result in significant health benefits.
2. People are more likely to become and stay physically active when taught appropriate lifestyle skills. These skills include identifying and overcoming barriers to physical activity, learning to fit physical activity into a busy schedule, increasing self-confidence, building social support, setting realistic goals, and staying motivated.

The classes are designed to be practical and personalized. Participants will not only learn how to become more active but also discover ways to make physical activity a natural part of their daily lives.

With initiatives like Active Living Every Day, Brookhaven continues to promote a culture of health and wellness, providing residents with tools to live healthier lives.

For more information or to register for the Active Living Every Day program, click here.

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