A fresh start through CrossFit. 💪 For the first time, incarcerated individuals at Avenal State Prison had the opportunity to earn their CrossFit Level 1 Trainer credentials, gaining the knowledge and skills to coach others and build a new future. With support from Coach Bryan Eskew, CrossFit trainers Patrick Barber and Nick Thomlison, and the dedication of those participating, this initiative is creating real opportunities for change. Read CACorrections's “Avenal State Prison promotes healthier

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Protestors gathered outside Avenal State Prison today, asking for their loved ones to be released early as the coronavirus spreads throughout the facility. More than 700 people there have now been infected. https://bit.ly/2MxTyiB | FOX26

History has been made! Avenal State Prison became the only institution in the state to be a CrossFit affiliate led entirely by the incarcerated population. 🏋️ This collaboration with CrossFit helps participants gain expert knowledge, hands-on coaching skills and a potential path to employment upon release. Read more about how this partnership came to life: https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/insidecdcr/2025/06/10/avenal-is-first-incarcerated-led-crossfit-affiliate/ | CACorrections

Incarcerated men at Avenal State Prison put their skills to the test during CDCR's first-ever CrossFit seminar at a correctional institution. 🏋️‍♀️ Watch as these men show their physical strength and express emotional gratitude for how this training is helping them also strengthen their livelihood. Read: https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/insidecdcr/2025/03/03/avenal-state-prison-promotes-healthier-lifestyle/ | CACorrections