Fit4Free Fosters a Fitness Revolution

Sickened by the statistics…the percentage of young people who are overweight has more than doubled in the past 30 years...more than 1/3 do not regularly engage in vigorous exercise, and less than 20% eat the recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables...prominent personal trained Raphael Picaud has decided to use his muscle to foster a fitness revolution. The exercise guru, turned activist founded in 2001 the non-profit FIT4FREE, with the goal of revolutionizing the basic tenets of health and fitness.

It is Picaud and FIT4REE’s mission to encourage Americans to adopt a lifestyle strategy that includes exercise, proper nutrition and preventative medicine. FIT4FREE has immediately set into motion two programs: Preventative Health Education sessions for Southern California youth and senior oriented organizations, and Fit Village, the transformation of an already existing community into a health and fitness oriented “village” where wellness is at its very core.

In Los Angeles, FIT4FREE has pilot programs in place at the Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood and Optimist High School. In each program, Picaud himself works with the youths, two afternoons per week, motivating them to work-out, eat right and embrace a healthy lifestyle.

The pilot Fit Village will be located on an Indian reservation in New Mexico. In response to a request from their local hospital, plans are developing to create a fitness community with free exercise equipment and classes, a nutrition program, which includes a restaurant offering healthy menus and a library, with videos and books that promote fitness.

FIT4FREE is hosting an information session and fundraiser on November 9th, 7-9 pm at the Anderson Graduate School of Management, UCLA. Hosted by Board member and actress Kelly Lynch, attendees will meet additional Board members and be introduced to the goals and pilot programs of FIT4FREE and the Fit Village.

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