Innercity Weightlifting – Kendall Square’s Newest Gym!

| Aimee Sprung

Innercity Weightlifting – Kendall Square’s Newest Gym!

For the past few years, I have been involved with wonderful organization called Innercity Weightlifting (ICW). ICW works with Boston youth, who are at the greatest risk for violence, and teaches them to become personal trainers–getting them off the streets, into the gym and earning a living. As an avid gym goer, and Greater Boston resident, I instantly connected with their mission and have been a client ever since.

The trainers at ICW have taught me new so many skills–I’m especially focused on my breathing during each movement–and have motivated me to press through each workout. During my workouts, I have been stunned to learn that many of the trainers and I grew up about 5 miles apart and yet we have experienced very different sides of Boston.  I’m so glad that ICW has connected me to these students—and now it is time to connect Kendall to them.

On May 19, ICW officially opened their new gym in Kendall Square. I signed up for my intro package of 4 sessions and you should too!  As a self-proclaimed fitness enthusiast/addict, I love that I can support a good cause and get a great workout in at the same time.  Or you can try a free workout on the Greenway this summer!

Jon Feinman, founder of ICW spent some time with me and answered a few questions about ICW and the new gym location.  Check out our conversation (and a peek at the gym) below.

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Aimee Sprung

To keep up with Aimee you need to be up early. Like 5 AM early. Then you have to squeeze in Crossfit, grow STEM education programs, collaborate with community leaders and still keep up with her family - 2 boys require high energy. Or you can hit the snooze and sleep soundly knowing Aimee has that all covered.