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 DALLAS (AP) - Nearly a million American youngsters, some as young as 6, rely on personal trainers to shape up, lose weight or improve in sports, according to figures from the nation's leading sports club association.
Many parents, worried about their children's weight and fitness, say working with a trainer motivates their kids and helps build confidence. So they are willing to spend the $40 to $60 an hour that trainers generally charge.
"We are seeing children that are out of shape where their parents realize the exercise program needs to be safe and effective," said Joe Moore, president of International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association. "A personal trainer is a good way to make sure that the criteria are met."
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