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Health club
Place which houses exercise equipment for the purpose of physical exercise / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A health club (also known as a fitness club, fitness center, health spa, weight room and commonly referred to as a gym) is a place that houses exercise equipment for the purpose of physical exercise.
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A man and a woman doing weight training
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In recent years, the number of fitness and health services have increased, expanding the interest among the population. Today, health clubs and fitness centers are a reference of health services, rising the adherence to physical activity.[1]