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The Randoms: Americans Spend more on Exercise Than College

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We're spending a lot of money on exercise. How much? According to a new study, Americans, particularly Millennials, spend more on working out than on college. The study, by sports and nutrition company My Protein, found that the average American spends $155 a month on health and fitness – or $112,000 in their lifetime. By comparison, tuition at a public four-year university is about $98,000.

How does that $155 break down? $33 on gym memberships, $56 on health supplements, $35 on workout clothing and accessories, $17 for healthy eating plans and $14 on trainers. The study found that 87 percent of Americans believe paying for fitness is a high priority, and some people are paying a lot more than the monthly average of $155. (Moneyish

        

More on fitness … Millennials are gravitating to specialized classes like Crossfit, spin (think Soul Cycle) and yoga, while Gen-Xers are just fine hitting the treadmill at their local gym chain. Many Millennials see these classes as a social spot -- more of a club than a workout-only place. (Moneyish

        

And on that note of exercise classes being like clubs … A new online dating survey has shown that regular exercise is important to the majority of singles. A whopping 65 percent of those trying to find love online said it’s important that the person they date exercises regularly -- and 69 percent said they wouldn’t even judge someone for wearing workout clothes on a date. But, be careful out there … 5 percent of online daters admitted to pretending to like exercise in order to impress a potential love interest. (Zoosk)

      

Many people still living paycheck-to-paycheck … According to a new study, only 39 percent of Americans have enough savings to cover a $1,000 unexpected expense. That means 6 out of 10 Americans would struggle if stuck with a major car repair or medical bill -- and would have to ask a friend or family member to bail them out. (BankRate

      

Speaking of making money … A new survey has found that 62 percent of respondents said they want to be their own bosses by starting their own businesses. But dreaming is one thing, and doing is another. Only 14 percent of survey respondents said they would be able to accomplish this in 2018. (The Ladders


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