Why You’ll Find Us at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Kickoff

A few weeks ago, I got a message from a friend, co-dance Mom, and Torque alumni, Jessica S, who also sits on the Walk To End Alzheimer’s Board Committee. When the committee was brainstorming of local businesses that would be a good fit for the kickoff event, she immediately thought of Torque and our program for folks 55+ called ForeverFit. She connected me via email with Diane, who runs the event to start a dialogue.

I didn’t have to think about it for long. Yes, we’d be there.

Why this one matters to us

Torque has always been about more than workouts. It’s about showing up for people — and showing up for the causes that touch the people already in our gym. Chances are, if you’ve spent any time in our community, you know someone whose family has been affected by Alzheimer’s. We do too.

So when Jessica and Diane reached out, immediately we knew this was a good relationship — as our priority is to help people move and stay strong as they age.

What we’ll actually be doing at the table

We’re not just handing out flyers (okay, we’ll have a couple of those too). We wanted the table to be something people actually stop at:

• A 30-second balance test. Stand on one foot, see how long you last. It’s a quick, fun little challenge — and it also happens to be a real, telling measure of stability as we age. Balance is trainable at any age, and we’ll talk through exactly how.
• A giveaway. Drop your name in the bucket for a shot at a free Small Group Training session.
• A look at Small Group Training for 55+ — our newest offering, built for real coaching in small groups (five people, max), on Mondays. If the balance test makes you think “huh, that was harder than I expected,” this is where you go from there.

The bigger point

Movement supports a strong body and a sharp mind — that’s not a slogan, it’s just true, and it’s the whole reason we wanted a seat at this particular table. Whether you stop by to test your balance, enter the raffle, or just say hi, we’d love to meet you.

Come find us at the Foxboro Community Center Tuesday Sept 15 from 6-8pm.

We’ll be the ones timing you on one foot.

— Coach Amanda Chace
CrossFit Torque, Foxboro, MA