Diversifying Elite Fitness
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Hello All,
My wife Jam and I are seeking assistance for the initial stage of a not for profit endeavor that will help Bring Elite Fitness and Nutritional Guidance to low income communities in Los Angeles free of cost.
Approximately 2 years ago My wife made a commitment to her fitness and thankfully, brought me along for the ride. We tried a number of different approaches including: crash diets, juice fasts, circuit training, running, biking, and of course the host of video workouts. Frustrated by the lack of results, we began to research. We realized that in order to truly see results we needed to make a coordinated lifestyle shift that balanced a sustainable nutrition plan and high-intensity workouts. In addition to this realization we were introduced to Crossfit.
Now more than a year into our Crossfit journey our results have been staggering. Both of us are in the best shape we have ever been and now we want to share our discovery with those that lack the financial means to access Crossfit boxes (gyms) and the personalized coaching that goes with it.
This Map shows overlays of household incomes in Los Angeles and CA health indicators (% Overweight by school). In this map you can clearly see the concentration of Overweight students in areas of low income. Combine that with the fact that there is a concentration of Crossfit Boxes in areas of High in income. Downtown alone has 5 within a 2 mile radius centered around the upscale loft style living taking over the downtown arts district. With membership rates ranging from $150 to $250 a month there is an income divide that excludes low income communities from experiencing "Elite fitness".
Our goal will be to provide this fitness free of cost and thereby diversify elite fitness in Los Angeles. In order to do this we need financial support to obtain level 1 Crossfit certification, process our not for profit paperwork, and other start up costs.
Please help us reach this goal and Impact fitness where its needed most in Los Angeles.
My wife Jam and I are seeking assistance for the initial stage of a not for profit endeavor that will help Bring Elite Fitness and Nutritional Guidance to low income communities in Los Angeles free of cost.
Approximately 2 years ago My wife made a commitment to her fitness and thankfully, brought me along for the ride. We tried a number of different approaches including: crash diets, juice fasts, circuit training, running, biking, and of course the host of video workouts. Frustrated by the lack of results, we began to research. We realized that in order to truly see results we needed to make a coordinated lifestyle shift that balanced a sustainable nutrition plan and high-intensity workouts. In addition to this realization we were introduced to Crossfit.
Now more than a year into our Crossfit journey our results have been staggering. Both of us are in the best shape we have ever been and now we want to share our discovery with those that lack the financial means to access Crossfit boxes (gyms) and the personalized coaching that goes with it.
This Map shows overlays of household incomes in Los Angeles and CA health indicators (% Overweight by school). In this map you can clearly see the concentration of Overweight students in areas of low income. Combine that with the fact that there is a concentration of Crossfit Boxes in areas of High in income. Downtown alone has 5 within a 2 mile radius centered around the upscale loft style living taking over the downtown arts district. With membership rates ranging from $150 to $250 a month there is an income divide that excludes low income communities from experiencing "Elite fitness".
Our goal will be to provide this fitness free of cost and thereby diversify elite fitness in Los Angeles. In order to do this we need financial support to obtain level 1 Crossfit certification, process our not for profit paperwork, and other start up costs.
Please help us reach this goal and Impact fitness where its needed most in Los Angeles.
Organizer
Brandon R.
Organizer
Los Angeles, CA
