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As the push to be fit grows among teenagers, students at Scarsdale High School have strayed from varsity athletics and have been drawn to local fitness classes. Barry's Bootcamp, Flywheel and YogaSpark, in particular, have been popular destinations for those looking to tone muscle, lose fat and improve their figure.
Barry's Bootcamp describes itself as the original strength and cardio interval fitness trainer combining treadmill running with weights. "Barry's was originally founded in West Hollywood in the late '90s," said Rhonda Hunt, studio and brand manager at Barry's first suburban location at 1142 Wilmot Road in the Golden Horseshoe. "We were the first to put a treadmill in a studio and teach a class on it."
"There are more teens at this location than our others in more urban areas because there are more families in Scarsdale," said Hunt. "Scarsdale is a very health-conscious town and the people appreciate a good workout."
Ellie Bezos, a June graduate of Scarsdale High School, is a regular at Barry's, training there four times a week. She saves on the per-class charge of $34 by buying a 25-class package for $765.
"I take classes at Barry's because I genuinely enjoy it," said Bezos. "After stopping gymnastics, I had a hard time finding a good, challenging workout that...