Flash Mob Assembles On Rehoboth Boardwalk

“Harder, faster, better, stronger,” began the Black Eyed Peas workout anthem.

“Boom, Boom, Pow” July 9 as organizers broadcast the song to crowds on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk promptly at 4 p.m.

Suddenly, a mass of virtual strangers gathered and began a workout routine to the music.

With temperatures reaching 100 degrees, nearly 100 people gathered on the Boardwalk to lift faux barbells and do jumping jacks, squats and push ups among other activities as part of a flash mob workout to raise awareness about childhood obesity.

Organized by CrossFit Lewes, an unorthodox gym focused on customized, functional fitness, the spontaneous workout routine was actually months in the making, CrossFit head trainer Kris Carper said.

“Childhood obesity is very prevalent,” Carper said. “We want to promote fitness from ages 2 to 102.”

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