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TRY CROSSFIT FREE… SAVE THE WORLD FROM HUNGER The Cult of Fitness Revs Up to Raise A Million Lbs. of Healthy Food

If you’ve always wanted to try CrossFit, the high-octane fitness craze sweeping the globe, but felt intimidated by super-fit regulars, or just thought it wasn't your thing... now’s your chance to try the sport of fitness for free while doing a great deed for the community.

Beginning December 7th, (CrossFit 06830, 1374 East Putnam Avenue) along with 300 other affiliates worldwide, will be participating in Fitness Starts with Food, a global food drive with the goal of raising one million pounds of healthy food for those in need this winter. Unlike typical food drives, FSWF participants are encouraged to donate 1 lb. of nutritious food such as Almond Butter, dried fruit, canned tuna, and apple sauce, with an emphasis on organic, whole ingredients- in exchange for the opportunity to try CrossFit, one of the most buzzed about movements in fitness with more than 10 million self-described CrossFitters worldwide, for free.

Despite having earned the reputation as ‘the hardest workout ever’ classes will be scaled to accommodate even those in need of a fitness tune-up. According to John Burch, CEO of The BIZ: Raise Your Game, who’s spearheading the drive and spent 6 months homeless as a teen himself, “This is a tremendous opportunity for anyone who's been curious about CrossFit, and a genuine example of stars aligning... these businesses TEACH health and fitness and know firsthand fitness really does start with food... FSWF is all about providing healthy food for people who may not have these options... it's an obvious pairing that helps the local community. 100% of the food that’s donated will be delivered to local shelters or food banks."  The food drive will conclude January 4th.

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