Barbells for Boobs - supporting Mammograms in Action

CrossFit KOA joins Mammograms In Action, a Southern California based non-profit, in organizing the second annual "Amazing Grace — Lifting Barbells for Boobs" event to raise funds for the fight against breast cancer.

CrossFit KOA, located at 8 Eastman Street, Cranford, NJ will be participating in this year's competition, and all are welcome. The fundraiser has evolved into a fun, competitive event involving people from every walk of life and all levels of fitness. "The desire to do something proactive and positive for women needing better screening, including mammograms, is the only prerequisite," the organizers report. The fundraiser is a perfect fit for CrossFit in general as it shows a broad dedication to the community's overall health while remaining open and inclusive of people with any athletic ability.

According to the CrossFit.com website, "The CrossFit program is designed for universal scalability making it the perfect application for any committed individual regardless of experience." CrossFit KOA is committed to working with its local community to improve the fitness levels of the entire family. They are proud and excited to be a part of the Mammograms In Action fundraiser.

CrossFit KOA will offer an alternative to the workout of the day "Grace" with the workout of the day "Cindy" to allow for more people to participate.  This will be a great workout for those new to CrossFit. "Cindy" is a great bodyweight workout consisting of as many rounds as possible of 5 pull-ups, 10 pushups and 15 bodyweight squats in 20 minutes. CrossFit KOA will have bands on hand to assist those who cannot do pull-ups and we will reduce the round to 10 minutes.

Beginning last year with just one location on one day, the fund raising event has grown rapidly. This year, well over 150 CrossFit affiliates worldwide will be hosting events throughout the entire month of October to coincide with breast cancer awareness month.

CrossFit KOA will be holding their "Barbells for Boobs" event on October 23, 2010 at their 8 Eastman Street, Cranford, NJ location. Individuals interested in participating in the fundraiser at CrossFit KOA can register directly at www.barbellsforboobs.org and select CrossFit KOA in the CrossFit Affiliate dropdown box.