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Fitness Spotlight: My Gym Westchase

This gym provides activities for the smallest members of the family

Arguably, the cutest gym in Westchase is My Gym Fitness Center located at 9572 Linebaugh Ave., Tampa. 

I’ve wanted to check it out for some time.  Since my own children are all teenagers, I no longer frequent such kid friendly environments.  I went by today for a quick peak.  My children would have loved this place when they were younger.  The facility is adorable. The gym is brightly colored and inviting.   The staff is very polite and attentive.  Kim, one of the staff members, greeted me with a big smile at the door. 

I visited today during My Gym Fun Day, a three hour drop off program for preschoolers.  The program has fun activities like gymnastics, sports, and arts and crafts.  When I came in the children were very happily climbing and swinging on some of the fun indoor equipment.    Unknowingly, they were working on important physical fitness skills like coordination, balance, and agility.   It made me smile as I watched the children laugh and play.  I thought fondly of my own children when they were that age.

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My Gym Westchase provides children a safe environment where they can be physically and mentally active.  Programs like these are helpful in keeping children healthy and fit.  As clearly stated by the American Heart Associations’ article on “Physical Activity and Children”, physical activity reduces the amount of sedentary time in front of the television, computer, and other electronic devices.  Physical activity decreases the risk of cardiovascular disease and increases life expectancy. 

 As a parent, I have always thought it was fun to have a host of activities to choose from to keep children healthy and happy. 

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The franchise is 25 years old and has locations all over the United States.  The My Gym Fitness Center Westchase  accommodates children 6 weeks to 13 years old.  They have a variety of age appropriate classes.  There are parent participation classes for the very young and independent classes for children over 3. 

The first class you attend can be a complementary free class.  They also offer programs like Parents Night Out and birthday parties.  There is a Lifetime membership one-time fee of $75.00.  There are many programs and packages to choose from for $50.00 and up. 


 

 


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