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Fitness

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Now in its fifth year, the High School Summer Pass has already waived $300+ million in membership dues to help teens build lifelong healthy habits.
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Did you know? Planet Fitness is the largest gym brand in the nation, and there are nine locations in the Columbia Metro Area.
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Rise Fitness + Wellness offers small classes sizes where you can get the benefits of personal training at the value of group fitness.
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Research shows that building strength improves balance, flexibility, and cognitive function, making it essential for all fitness levels.
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Participants can choose to study all of the comprehensive equipment or choose the module that interests them the most.
From lifting weights, indoor rock climbing, personal training, dance fitness, boxing classes, and martial arts programs — we’ve rounded up 30+ gyms and fitness offerings around Columbia.
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