For Immediate
Release
January 21, 2025
County Commissioner Director announces
results from the Director’s Wellness Challenge
FREEHOLD, NJ – On behalf of the Monmouth County
Board of County Commissioners, Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone is
excited to announce the results of the inaugural "Director’s Wellness Challenge,"
a three-month initiative aimed at promoting health and wellness among County
employees through daily and monthly step goals.
“As many of you may know, I am passionate about
personal health so in October 2024, I encouraged County employees to join me
for a steps Challenge to close out the year,” said Commissioner Director Thomas
A. Arnone. “During the three-month Challenge, we had more than 900 employees
participate, with more than half completing the Challenge for all three
months!”
All Monmouth County employees were invited to join
the Director's Wellness Challenge, which encouraged participants to complete
5,000 steps per day, for at least 20 days out of the month, from October 1,
2024 through December 31, 2024.
“I would like to congratulate the Monmouth County
Park System for having the most employees participate and for taking the
greatest number of steps throughout the three-month Challenge,” added Commissioner
Director Arnone.
“Overall,
County employees took more than 403 million steps during the Challenge, which
equates to over 168,000 miles of movement,” said Commissioner Director Arnone.
“Exercise offers a range of physical and mental
benefits, and I encourage all employees to keep up the momentum and continue
the healthy routines established during the Challenge,” said Commissioner
Director Arnone. “Congratulations to all who participated!"
For more information about Monmouth County, go to
www.visitmonmouth.com.
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