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POTTSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) -- After eating hotdogs and hamburgers on the Fourth of July, some people are hitting the gym today to burn off some of those extra calories. One town in our area is cheering on its residents as they shed some pounds.

It's round two of the Pottsville Fitness Challenge! 15-dollars gets members access to several gyms, pools and different work out activities in the city, throughout the summer.

City leaders knew they had to do something when a study indicated that Schuylkill County has a problem..

"Schuylkill County was identified as one of the least fit counties in the state of Pennsylvania and it was a distinction that we didn't want to have," said Thomas Palamar, city of Pottsville.

Now in it's second year, nearly 200 people signed up - double the first year.

With access to the Schuylkill YMCA, you'll find people trying out new types of exercises.

"I always was hesitant to do yoga, because I was afraid of it," said Charlotte Babcock, doing yoga.

But now, she's a big fan!

Other people are using weights and machines to keep fit.

"I'm trying to stay alive! And I'm 79 so it helps to keep moving," said Mike Wyda, working out.

The woman who won the challenge last year lost 15 pounds. And she was rewarded with a fitbit. She's using that to achieve her goal this year -- she wants to lose 30 pounds!

While the challenge is to get fit and to feel good, it's also about bonding with people in the community.

"I've made lots of friends here, through yoga," said Sue Bendle, made friends.

"You make new friends and that way it's a nice way to get out and socialize a little bit, too," said Wyda.

And you don't have to be a Pottsville resident to participate, anyone is welcome to join the fitness program. It continues through mid-August.

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