CrossFit helping Kids to Beat the Streets and Improve their Health

October 1, 2009

Jose Henriquez is a tight-bodied point guard who grew up playing basketball on the dangerous streets of Camden City. He stands at 5’6” and weighs 160 pounds and is 18 years old. Just 2 years ago, he was 120 pounds. An intense fitness program he participates in at local workout facility Steve’s Club allowed him to gain 40 pounds of muscle, speed and agility on the basketball court. But more importantly—Steve’s Club has helped Jose to Beat the Streets. Steve’s Club is a non-profit organization giving young people from Camden the training, mentoring and coaching they need to be successful on the athletic field and in life.

“We are so grateful for CrossFit’s support,” said Steve Liberati, Executive Director and personal trainer at Steve’s Club, who services nearly 50 kids from Camden weekly. “Our mission is to provide a place for these kids to get away from it all. […]

Original post by slibs66@comcast.net (Steve Liberati)

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