JCLTeam

MISSION:
JCLTeam's mission is to spark fitness in Washington Heights and Inwood's Spanish speaking community.  Using surrounding parks, trails and greenways, we train families in reaping the benefits of walking, running and cycling, and as a result, reduce the lack of physical activty as a risk behavior for diabetes.

Our commitment is to become the epicenter of endurance training for Washington Heights and Inwood Latino residents.

PROGRAM:
JCLTeam currently runs a free family walking program in Spanish from Tread Bike Shop (250 Dyckman) every Tuesday @ 5:30 PM and Saturday @ 10 AM for Latino families of Washington Heights and Inwood. Our cycling program is currently training for the Five Boro Bike Tour and meets on Sundays. Please inquire @ jclteam@me.com for more details.

ABOUT US:
Juan Carlos Gonzalez is a certified health coach and instructional designer, with more than 8 years of experience especializing in obesity and diabetes prevention education. He is an endurance athlete and two time NYC marathon finisher.

Lina Gonzalez is a certified cycling instructor and walking instructor, specializing in endurance training. She has provided walking or cycling education to participants of Bike New York, Department of Parks and Recreation, Children's Aid Society and students from Columbia Secondary School. She is a graduate of the Swedish Institute College for Health and Sciences with a certificate in Advanced Personal Training. Lina is an endurance event athlete completing many events including the 2006 200 mile Reach the Beach relay race in New Hampshire and the 2010 NYC marathon as a guide for an Achilles wheelchair athlete.