Hunter Lussi, 16, transformed himself from a couch potato to an athlete and wants to encourage other young people to get off their butts. That’s why he has created a new Web site, developed a network of Fitness Friends and is promoting a youth triathlon for 2010.
Most teenagers sit around looking at Web sites all day, Lussi decided to create one instead. He constructed a Web site to continue and aid in his fight against obesity. After months of anticipation, America’s Tri for Health launched earlier this week.
“There’s no better way to spread the word of my cause than through this Web site,” said Lussi. “The America’s Tri for Health site shows all of the hard work and dedication I and others devote to fighting obesity.”
The Web site describes how Lussi became so motivated and how he surrounded himself with Fitness Friends. This core group consisted of friends and family members who shared their healthy habits. Now Lussi hopes to share his fitness tips-“Hunter’s Healthy Habits-with the rest of America.
Not only does he wish to share his tips, but he wants to form the largest triathlon in the world. Anyone who signs up to participate in the yearly triathlon will become a member of America’s Fitness Tri Team and receive a certificate showing their dedication to America’s Fitness Tri Team’s fight against obesity. Upon completing any portion of their participation of America’s Fitness Tri on Labor Day 2010 and reporting their participation on the Web site, each member will receive a certification of achievement.
Lussi also has numerous partners who believe in his goal to get America more fit. These partners include: Columbia Triathlon Association, BlueSeventy Wet Suits, I Drive Smart, Tenant Consulting, LLC, and Assisted Well Living.
“I strongly feel Hunter is more than motivated, he is a very special young man on a fitness mission for the youth of America,” said Robert Vigorito, President of Columbia Triathlon Association. “The fact that he could develop an upscale Web site to further his mission for the youth and adults of today and motivate everyone to get fit and make healthy choices is a great accomplishment.”
AMERICA’S FITNESS TRI
A few years ago, Hunter Lussi took a look at his and America’s physical conditioning and came to a couple of conclusions. He needed to get himself in better shape; and he wanted the entire country to get in better shape, too. While Hunter certainly has changed himself from a self-professed couch potato into a triathlete, his second goal remains a quest. He would like to see everyone from the President of the United States to an average citizen take part in “America’s Fitness Tri” beginning on Labor Day 2010. For this event, and on every Labor Day thereafter, Americans can participate in a 500-yard swim, 10-mile bike ride, and a 2.5-mile run/walk-not your typical goal for a 16-year old, but a goal nonetheless. You can register for America’s Tri for Fitness and follow Hunter.
