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Gym Rats
The Benefits of Teen Gym Memberships
By Lisa A. Goldstein
Kali Fisher has been working out in a gym for a year. Her mom, Kristy, picked out Slim and Tone in their state of Arizona because she and her daughters were looking for a positive environment for all of them where they could spend time together while doing something productive. They're on an unlimited month-to-month plan, "which is great for us teenagers because if we know that we won't make it in much a certain month, we're not paying for gym time that gets wasted," says Fisher.
Fisher really loves the small, positive environment that her gym provides. "I like the quaint feeling of it," she says, "and I don't think I'd be comfortable in a larger gym environment where there are more people to scrutinize me. I [work out in a gym] to stay fit and healthy."
Ultimately, having your child join a gym sets them on a healthy path. "It is a great concept to begin your child's good habit of working out on a regular basis and making it part of their everyday life," says Little. "They will thank you for it later in life."
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