How One New Jersey Woman Turned Her Journey Into a Free Community Fitness Event

The number of Americans who are either Overweight or Obese is at an all-time high in the United States.  An estimated 75 percent of US residents are either Overweight or Obese, leading some people to declare America has a health epidemic.

The one demographic where obesity has become increasingly concerning is women in the United States. Since 2000, there has been an increase of American women in their 40s and 50s who are obese of 42 percent.

Research reveals that women have more sedentary jobs today than they did 25 years ago, which has laid the groundwork for this rapid increase in obesity among adult women. While Genetic precursors are one of the variables for Americans being overweight, the Cleveland Clinic says the science points to lifestyle choices, eating habits, lack of sleep, and stress are the biggest factors in the Obesity Crisis in America.

One South Jersey Woman has set out to bring down those disturbing numbers and help people get healthier by hosting a special free event for people of all ages to attend.

Free Fitness Event Hosted By Female Trainer Who Lost 100 Pounds

A graduate of Charter Tech High School in Somers Point, New Jersey, Kristin Melendez-Johnson is a Full-time Mom who became an entrepreneur as part of her passion to help others.

When Kristin lost 100 pounds ten years ago, her fitness journey inspired her to become a Personal Trainer because she wanted to help others lose weight naturally. No Ozempic or crazy plastic surgeries, the foundations of Training With Kris (TWK) were built on discipline and commitment to a lifestyle change.

This is why all of South Jersey is invited to the free event on Saturday, June 7th in Egg Harbor Township. The TWK Summer Kickoff Workout is an opportunity for Kris and her team to share with the region their style of fitness that has resulted in hundreds of clients changing their lives for the better:

"We’ve had so many transformations, (and) we offer so many great classes with amazing trainers, and we really push each other to succeed!" Kristin Melendez-Johnson explained when asked about this Saturday's free fitness event.

"I also get a lot of people who reach out (to me) and say they would like to train (with TWK). So I (wanted to offer) a big free workout so people can see what a workout with me is really like."

While Kris posts many of her clients and workouts on social media, she understands that free events like this are great opportunities to introduce people to the positives of the Health and Fitness community:

"I wanted to create a fitness event that I myself would want to go to with great music, an amazing workout, and a great atmosphere with vendors who also support health, wellness, and fitness. - We don’t do much of (these events) in South Jersey, so I wanted to bring a taste of what the fitness scene does in places like Philadelphia and bring it here."

Training With Kris (TWK) operates out of the Atilis Gym in Galloway but Saturday's free fitness event will be hosted at the Atilis Gym in Egg Harbor Township. The TWK Summer Kickoff Workout Event is scheduled from 9am-11am but it is recommended you get there early to get the most out of these free workout sessions and presentation with the following:

-HIIT and Strength Training Workout with Certified Personal Trainer Kris
-Boxing with Undefeated Professional Heavyweight Boxer Bruce Seldon Jr
-Whip It Jump Rope with Adam Banks
-Zumba with Laura Nunez
-Step Aerobics with Rasmiyyah Ali
-Music provided by DJ Fah D

The TWK Team have their work cut out for them to improve the health of Atlantic County residents because none of South Jersey's seven counties landed on the list of New Jersey's Most Healthy Counties to live in: