Colorado Springs, Colo. (March 21, 2017) – Molten USA, a long-time partner of USA Volleyball, is set to join three-time U.S. Paralympic Women’s Sitting Volleyball Team player Katie Holloway and the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) in Washington, D.C. for National Health Through Fitness Day (NHTF Day) on March 22. Their purpose is to meet with members of the United States Congress to advocate for the importance of the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act and address the sedentary crisis in America.
Holloway, a gold medalist at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, expressed her honor at being chosen by Molten USA to represent USA Volleyball at this event. National Health Through Fitness Day highlights the year-round efforts of the SFIA and its sponsors to pass major legislation aimed at promoting an active lifestyle. About 150 leaders from the sports, fitness, and physical education industries will be lobbying Congress to tackle sedentary lifestyles and the obesity epidemic plaguing the nation.
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One such legislation that the SFIA is promoting is the PHIT Act. Introduced to Congress in October 2015, the PHIT Act provides incentives for Americans to engage in physical fitness activities, with the goal of reducing healthcare costs related to preventable chronic diseases. Molten USA, an Alliance Sponsor of PHIT America since 2013, is thrilled to be part of this initiative. According to Melissa Dawson, President of Molten USA, the PHIT bill aligns perfectly with their philosophy and belief that all types of athletics can serve as a source of inspiration and motivation for individuals. Leading an active lifestyle is essential for both physical and mental health, and sports offer a fun and effective way to achieve this.
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Katie Holloway shared her excitement on Twitter, expressing her gratitude for the opportunity to promote the PHIT Act on behalf of Molten USA and the SFIA in Washington, D.C.
FAQs
Q: What is National Health Through Fitness Day?
A: National Health Through Fitness Day is an annual event organized by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) to advocate for legislation promoting a healthy, active lifestyle. Leaders from the sports, fitness, and physical education industries come together to lobby Congress and address the sedentary crisis in America.
Q: What is the PHIT Act?
A: The PHIT Act, or Personal Health Investment Today Act, is a piece of legislation introduced to Congress in October 2015. Its aim is to incentivize Americans to engage in physical fitness activities and reduce healthcare costs associated with preventable chronic diseases. The SFIA and its sponsors, including Molten USA, strongly support this bill.
Summary
Molten USA, in partnership with USA Volleyball, is heading to Washington, D.C. to participate in National Health Through Fitness Day along with Katie Holloway and the SFIA. Their objective is to meet with members of Congress and advocate for the PHIT Act, a proposed legislation that encourages Americans to lead an active lifestyle to reduce healthcare costs associated with preventable chronic diseases. The SFIA and its sponsors view this as an opportunity to combat sedentary lifestyles and the obesity epidemic in the country. This event brings together industry leaders to lobby for legislation that promotes physical fitness and overall well-being.
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