Building Healthy Communities: My Passion for Fitness Equity

Many of you share my passion for promoting health and wellness. But access to fitness resources isn’t equal for everyone. Socioeconomic factors can create significant barriers.

That’s why I’m excited to share that I was featured in the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) newsletter! As an NFC ambassador, I support the public, free Fitness Court in our city.

NFC’s mission aligns perfectly with ours: building healthy communities. They partner with municipalities, schools, and sponsors to create accessible fitness opportunities across America. Their ambitious goal? Funding 5,000 free outdoor Fitness Courts by 2030!

As fitness professionals, we have a unique skill set to tackle under-recognized health challenges like obesity, sarcopenia, and the consequences of physical inactivity. We can make a real difference, even if it’s not measured in revenue or followers. It’s about knowing we’re contributing to the greater good in our community.

Let’s work together to promote fitness equity!

Coach Julio

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National Fitness Campaign
Sponsored by the American Heart Association, National Walking Day is celebrated on the first Wednesday of April. The annual event is a call-to-action to increase physical activity by starting with a 30-minute walk during the day. To celebrate, we are profiling the driving force behind the City of Malden Massachusetts’ Fitness Court®, Coach Julio Salado. In this Q&A, you’ll hear Coach Julio’s passion for building community with his free Nature’s Gym walking and fitness group – and what excites him in what is to be an action-packed 2024!