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Teens pump up to look good
TEENAGE boys have changed their perception of the ideal body and are trying to pump up to look good, according to an expert.
Peter Muir, editor of Men’s Fitness magazine, commissioned a survey into exercise amongst its readers, which found 87 per cent of respondents want to become more muscular.
He also told Workout the magazine is receiving an increasing number of letters from teenagers concerned about their body shape.
TEENAGE boys have changed their perception of the ideal body and are trying to pump up to look good, according to an expert.
Peter Muir, editor of Men’s Fitness magazine, commissioned a survey into exercise amongst its readers, which found 87 per cent of respondents want to become more muscular.
He also told Workout the magazine is receiving an increasing number of letters from teenagers concerned about their body shape.
Gym offering credit crunch ‘pay and go’
AN independent gym owner is offering pay and go memberships for the first time to keep people exercising during the credit crunch.
Andrew Jackson-Browne, of Alive and Well, said he realised many potential members had lost their confidence when it comes to spending money – and few were prepared to tie themselves in to long contracts. He is offering a £7 pay-as-you-go price.
He added: “If people are worried about losing their job the last thing on their mind is gym membership – that £30, £40 whatever can go towards the car, the mortgage or food."
AN independent gym owner is offering pay and go memberships for the first time to keep people exercising during the credit crunch.
Andrew Jackson-Browne, of Alive and Well, said he realised many potential members had lost their confidence when it comes to spending money – and few were prepared to tie themselves in to long contracts. He is offering a £7 pay-as-you-go price.
He added: “If people are worried about losing their job the last thing on their mind is gym membership – that £30, £40 whatever can go towards the car, the mortgage or food."
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