LiveWell JOCO Blog

Stay informed with regular updates from the LiveWell Johnson County Blog, including tips for chronic disease prevention, healthy food inspiration, and news from the neighborhood.

Hot off the Presses! Safe Routes to School Case Study and Checklist Now Available!

May 22, 2018

Safe Routes To School In the 1960s, about half of kids walked or biked to school. Today, only 15 percent of kids get to school using foot power. While there are a host of reasons for these decreases, one…... read more

Tune Up: Bike to Work Day is coming!

May 16, 2018

Bike to Work Day National Bike to Work day is this Friday, May 18th. Are you ready to get your pedal power on? The day is designed to encourage people to try commuting in a new way. Since…...

Road Trip Tips for a Healthy Holiday

December 21, 2017

Road Trip Tips for a Healthy Holiday Do your holiday plans include a trek across I-70? Up I-80 to Iowa? Down I-35 to Wichita or beyond? No matter the distance, there’s nothing quite like a road trip to send your…...

Get Active at a Pumpkin Patch!

October 23, 2017

Get Active at a Pumpkin Patch! ‘Tis the season…no, not that season. Yet. But fall is in full-swing and families are heading out to a number of pumpkin patches in the area to grab a gourd and a few…...

3 Johnson County Trails to Enjoy This Fall

October 9, 2017

Johnson County Trails to Enjoy This Fall It’s fall in Kansas City and it’s the perfect time to get out and explore over 455 miles of trails in Johnson County to hike, walk and bike. Fall is a great time…...

Walk to School on Wednesday!

October 3, 2017

Walk to School on Wednesday! Set your alarm a few minutes early on Wednesday and join your neighbors for International Walk to School Day. At least 17 Johnson County schools—from Mission to Spring Hill—are registered with the National Center…... read more

Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

September 4, 2017

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month One in three children in the United States are overweight or obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults, such as type 2 diabetes, high…...

Walking to School Good For the Body and Brain!

August 14, 2017

Walking to School Good for the Body and Brain! The start of school is quickly approaching, and you’re starting to think about the schedule, aren’t you? Consider building active transportation time into your family’s school schedule. Active transportation to school…...

Let’s Get Physical: Olathe Community Center Group Exercise Classes & Personal Training

August 7, 2017

Have you ever walked into a gym and realized you had no idea what you were doing? Or wondered how you were going to muster up the motivation to work out for a whole hour? Health and fitness are multifaceted.…...

Olathe Community Center’s Kids Fit Program

July 24, 2017

Olathe Community Center’s Kids Fit Program Encourages A Healthy Lifestyle With July being National Parks and Recreation Month, I want you discover the power of play through the services your local Parks and Recreation Department offers. For children and adults,…...

Beyond the Balance Sheet: Incorporating Physical Activity into Your Business

July 22, 2017

Incorporating Physical Activity into Your Business You know physical activity is good for you personally, but did you realize it can benefit your business, too? Our partners at BikeWalkKC released the Bike/Walk Friendly Business Guide to highlight ways business owners can encourage…... read more

Walking Is Free

July 10, 2017

According to the residents of Johnson County, one of their biggest barriers to physical activity is the cost. While joining a fitness facility can be costly, Johnson County provides its citizens with 365 parks and 455 miles of hiking, walking…...

Confident City Cycling

June 15, 2017

Want to be more comfortable riding your bike in the city? Do you know someone who could use a bike for getting around town? BikeWalkKC's Confident City Cycling Class and Earn-a-Bike Program is coming to Mission! FREE 3 part series.…...

National Get Outdoors Day

June 9, 2017

National Get Outdoors Day Summer is here. The kids are home and already complaining that there’s nothing to do. Here’s an idea—go outside! National Get Outdoors Day is Saturday, June 10, 2017, and Johnson County has outdoor opportunities for family…...

Confident City Cycling

June 8, 2017