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Article: Speak up! Personal trainers--for kids?(Current Health)
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- Current Events, a Weekly Reader publication
- Article date:
- November 1, 2004
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You've probably heard the bad news about the deteriorating exercise habits of today's kids. But a growing number of teens are defying that trend and dedicating themselves to "feeling the burn." They're even using personal trainers to do it. Personal trainers are fitness instructors who work out of a gym or health club. Trainers help people get and stay fit through one-on-one sessions that often combine weight training with aerobic exercise.
Health clubs that specialize in kid fitness are also opening. One new chain, X2 Youth Fitness, has specially modified weight machines that young people can use. X2 is also developing a stationary bike that allows kids to ride ...