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Akron Beacon Journal, Ohio, Consumer Column.

By Betty Lin-Fisher, Akron Beacon Journal, Ohio Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Jan. 11--It should be no surprise that the first three months of the year are the busiest enrollment periods for the nation's health and fitness clubs.

After all, getting fit is usually on the top of New Year's resolutions lists.

The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association estimates that more than 9 million people will join a health club this year, with 1 million joining in January. They will join the 33.8 million people who are already healt

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