Governor Jim Doyle is encouraging citizens to get healthy. As obesity rates rise and more Americans lead sedentary lives Doyle is issuing a statewide challenge.

Friday he urged Wisconsin residents of all ages to get active and help lead the nation in fitness.

He says to find an activity that’s fun and get moving.

Doyle’s challenge is a six-week program launched in association with the National President’s Challenge that’s designed to inspire individuals to become more physically active.

"Trek Bicycle Corporation, one of Wisconsin's great companies, will donate a trek bike to every Wisconsin school with more than 205 children completing the six week challenge," Gov. Doyle said.

The state with the highest participation rate will be declared the national winner.

Currently more than sixty percent of Wisconsin adults are overweight or obese.