Crunch Fitness hosts exercise event for Augie’s Quest to Cure ALS
Gym locations nationwide will hold the fundraiser on May 31
Crunch Fitness will host a nationwide fundraising event to support Augie’s Quest to Cure ALS, an organization dedicated to funding innovative research, help develop treatments, and raise awareness of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Both Crunch members and nonmembers may take part at Crunch locations nationwide on May 31, 9-10:30 a.m., local time. The event will feature a 90-minute Love Your Muscles class that will consist of three 20-minute training periods focusing on strength, core, and mobility, and a 30-minute dancing segment. The event costs $20, with all funds benefitting Augie’s Quest. Additional donations will also be accepted from people who don’t secure a spot in the class.
“At Crunch, we believe in making serious fitness fun, including engaging our community with awesome classes to support a larger cause,” Chad Waetzig, chief marketing officer of Crunch Fitness and Augie’s Quest fitness advisory council member, said in a press release. “We’re proud to have supported Augie’s Quest over the years through direct donations and by helping to raise awareness and funds for ALS research.”
Every 90 minutes
Augie’s Quest to Cure ALS was founded by Augie Nieto, a fitness pioneer who was diagnosed with ALS in 2005 and made it his the mission to find a cure for the progressive neurological disorder. Since its creation, the organization has raised more $200 million. Nieto died in 2023.
The event will include a segment on bodyweight strength, a Tough 20 class to focus on muscles of the core to improve posture, and an athletic class called Joint Ventures to improve mobility and flexibility. The program will finish with a special 30-minute Zumba or a So You Think You Can’t Dance party.
“This special 90-minute “Love Your Muscles” class goes beyond your average workout; it’s designed to challenge your body, celebrate movement, and bring the Crunch community together for a powerful cause,” the Love Your Muscles webpage states. “And there’s a deeper reason for the timing: every 90 minutes, someone is diagnosed with ALS, making each minute of this class a symbol of support, action, and hope.”
“We’re honored to be uniting the Crunch community across the country through powerful programming that not only celebrates the 20-year legacy of Augie’s Quest, but also energizes our members and fitness enthusiasts to move their bodies for meaningful change,” Waetzig said.
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