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Invest in your health by supporting PHIT

Posted on Jun 14th 2007 10:00AM by Tanya Ryno

Filed Under: Healthy Home, Diet & Weight Loss, Fitness, Celebs & Entertainment

You'll save bucks and help fight obesity while you and your family get fit if Congress approves the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) act. The bill will allow Americans with a Health Savings Account (HSA) to use up to $1,000 pre-tax dollars a year to pay for gym memberships, fitness equipment and sports-league fees. Depending on your income, you could save up to $350 a year.

It's a very important step in the right direction and that's why we're supporting Fitness magazine's campaign to encourage Congress to approve the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) act. Click here to sign an online petition and help propel the bill forward.

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Matt 6-14-2007 @ 1:06PM

Can I put that money towards yoga classes not in a gym????

Mike 6-15-2007 @ 11:26AM

So, I am a runner. Would running shoes and apparel fit into the definition of PHIT equipment? I would hope it would, running shoes are expensive and they only last around 300 miles. The problem would be determining the shoes purpose; a pair of New Balance 992's used for running or a pair of Reebok Pumps that kids wear to school and to play video games.

Jane Raeburn 6-19-2007 @ 4:49PM

Sure, it'd be nice to get a break on my taxes, but I'd much rather see $1,000 of my tax money go toward parks, sports leagues and physical education opportunities for people who can't afford to stay fit otherwise.