Health Clubs Look to Kids to Bulk Up Membership


	Health Clubs Look to Kids to Bulk Up Membership

rmowery

4-1-2008 6:37 AM

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health, kids, children, parents, excercis, gyms, healthclub

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4-1-2008 8:44 AM

coconutshell

I like that. It sounds sensible and is feasible.

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