We've all heard about the health benefits of regular exercise. Physically active adults have a reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, many forms of cancer, and a wide range of other chronic diseases. In fact, exercising regularly is one of the simplest and most effective ways to reduce health care costs.
Under growing pressure to do something to raise health care prices, several members of Congress finally got the message. A group of bipartisan lawmakers came to realize it prevent Chronic illnesses are much cheaper than paying to treat illnesses with precious medications and expensive hospitalization after People get sick.
Phit-right
PHIT America is a cause and campaign dedicated to increasing physical activity and fitness to improve the health of all Americans.
At times over the next few weeks, lawmakers in Washington, D.C. will likely vote for so-called PHIT Act – Personal Health Investment Today Act. If permitted:
- Families can spend up to $2000 per year on Health Spending Accounts (HSAs) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for physical activity expenses such as gym memberships, recreational sports fees, fitness equipment and/or training classes.
- By using tax-free dollars in HSAs and FSAs in this way, taxpayers can save 20-30% on their annual physical activity costs. It would also lead to more active, happier, healthier, and wealthier Americans.
Make a difference in less than two minutes
The PHIT Act has two-part support. More than 100 congressional lawmakers are currently listed as "sponsors" of the law. But dozens more are needed to succeed. At all times, fitness and other healthy lifestyle guardians have made sure your voice is easily heard.
- CLICK HERE to quickly and easily encourage your elected representatives to support PHIT.
- Learn more about PHIT here: phitamerica.org/Leglislation/PHIT_Act
- Copy and tweet the post below, which includes a link to an infographic explanation of PHIT:
- You can save 20-30% on training expenses as a training member with the passage of PHIT Act #PassPHIT http://tinyurl.com/zp6lldj
Chuck Runyon, CEO and Co-Founder, Anytime Fitness
It may be now or never
For over 10 years, Anytime Fitness and other wellness advocates have been trying to pass the PHIT test. Unfortunately, lawmakers in Washington, D.C., failed to pass it, citing PHIT's impact on federal tax revenues. In fact, PHIT would only cost 1/1000th of 1% of the annual federal budget over 10 years – and long-term health care costs would far exceed those costs.
The time is now. Never before has PHIT been so close to passage. Let your voice be heard. Please contact your member of Congress today.
Thank you
Chuck Runyon
CEO and Co-Founder of Anytime Fitness