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Pure Austin fitness is locally-owned and operated -- homegrown in Austin, Texas. We have two locations - one in the heart of downtown at 5th and Lamar, across from the flagship Whole Foods, and the other on Braker Lane in north Austin. Pure Austin believes getting and being in shape should be fun. We are the indoor gym for outdoor people. Come meet your new friends here.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Texas Fitness Assessment of Public School Students - Shocking Results.


2 million public school students were tested for physical fitness. The cliff notes? Physically fit students outperform their less-fit counterparts in scholastic testing. Part two - and this is the shocker - approximately 30% of the 3rd graders were in the "healthy fitness zone", and by 12th grade approximately 8.5% made the cut. Wow.

The Statesman ran an article about this.
Posted by Pure Austin Fitness at 10:37 PM
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