The second Challenge Event of the Fifth Annual Fall River Fitness Challenge was held at the Fall River YMCA on January 18, 2011. Designed as an opportunity for Challenge participants to start getting into shape, the event was led by staff member Robin Sprowell who put participant through a variety of moves designed to get people moving. Sponsored by the Diabetes Association, Inc. (DAI),  Community Development Recreation (CD-REC), the Fall River YMCA, General Fitness and Healthy City Fall River, and supported by Partners for a Healthier Community, the Challenge offers low cost opportunities for those who live, work or attend school in Greater Fall River to get fit, lose weight, have fun and win prizes. Registration is open through the end of January, and many people will register and weigh-in at their workplace in the coming weeks. Click here for a notice of upcoming Winter Market dates. Call CD-REC at 508-679-0922 for more information. (Photos courtesy of Amy Jones)

(Top row) YMCA fitness leader Robin Sprowell puts participants through their paces. (Middle row) Participants jump rope before doing some stretches. (Bottom row) participants do push-ups against the wall and then get down to do some leg lifts.