Aug 11- Residents from the city of Paterson gathered at Eastside Park for the Good Health and Fitness Raiser. The fundraiser was to promote awareness to the rise of overweight and obesity in America. The B.R.O.T.H.E.R.S organization and the City of Paterson Department of Health and Human Services encouraged and motivated Paterson residents to become healthier and happier through exercise. They challenged the participants to donate chin-ups, push-ups, dips, squats, or sit-ups to help reach the goal of 5,000 exercises. Different trainers demonstrated exercises to the participants ranging from beginner to advance. Women, men, and children of all ages completed their pledges in an hour's time. | Even Paterson's Mayor Jeffery Jones was spotted busting out a few chin-ups in support for a good cause. Special guest, The Definition, known for their graceful bio-mechanical swift presentations from Newark, NJ, demonstrated their fitness agility in what they call the science of pull-ups. Special guest, The Definition, known for their graceful bio-mechanical swift presentations from Newark, NJ, demonstrated their fitness agility in what they call the science of pull-ups. They hope to inspire and redefine the standards and concepts of exercise as it pertains to physical fitness through daily motion. | The crowd watched as the members of their group did a series of isometric exercises and holds that defied the laws of fitness. After the presentation, residents were able to show a few of their moves and fitness capabilities in an encouraging and motivating crowd. "It' great to see the community in unity. It's a privilege to have the ability to have voluntary functions...don't take that for granted," said a spokesperson from The Definition. In the end, Good Health and Fitness Raiser was able to raise over 7,000 exercises from the community. Every one went away feeling fueled for becoming healthier and physically fit. Hopefully this event will invigorate more people to make a difference in their lives through daily exercise and physical fitness. |