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Aleman, 18, came up with the concept for his summer rec class when he was just 13 years old as part of a project for a leadership program. For kids here, our summers are just staying at home while our parents work, he said. My summers were spent watching TV and being lazy because there was nothing else I could do.

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So Aleman decided to create a physical fitness class available to everyone regardless of their age, gender or income. The class is held twice a week for eight weeks every summer at the Perl Mack Community Center in Denver. I definitely would say it's popular with the community here, said Aleman, who has taught about 25 students for the past five years.

I know that the kids really like the class. They always say thank you at the end and that always makes me feel good.

Each hour-long session includes math relays, dodgeball and, of course, running.

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I always make sure we have a running component because I think that's super important, said Aleman, who started running when his godfather showed him how it could increase his endurance for soccer. Running is something I've always enjoyed because it made me feel good about myself. It gave me a time where I could relax, where I didn't have to worry about the stress of school.

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Now the University of Denver freshman, who has completed two marathons, is paying it forward by helping other kids find bliss through their own mind-body connection. My main goal is for them to have fun and get healthy and learn to exercise properly, said Aleman, who plans to continue teaching the program even after he starts college this fall. I don't know what I want to be when I grow up but I do know that I want to get the skills to make sure that Healthy Kids In Action grows.

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