Abby Ellin
Abby Ellin
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Instead of visiting the gym alone, Joe Duffy and his wife exercise twice a week with a group of seven to nine people and a personal trainer.
Though it sounds like an oxymoron — personal training in a group? — it is a growing trend at large health clubs and small gyms. A survey by the IDEA Health and Fitness Association, an organization for fitness professionals, showed that 71 percent …
JOE DUFFY, a cross-country skier who skis marathons, considers himself fit and motivated. About three years ago he decided to focus on strength, balance and endurance. He knew his workouts would be more interesting if he had people to compete against. So instead of visiting the gym on his own, Mr. Duffy and his wife, a former marathoner, a href=”http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/specialt…
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