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Members of two gyms are being asked to show how much they support soldiers<\/a> in a new fundraising mission.<\/p>\n

Troops headed to Stourport Sports Centre to launch the scheme, which sees participants take on a three-hour mission, the Kidderminster Shuttle reports.<\/p>\n

They must use three pieces of cardiovascular equipment or go swimming for the set length of time, although those who enter can split the challenge as a group of three or four people.<\/p>\n

All money raised will be donated to Help for Heroes, which was set up in 2007 and assists soldiers who have been injured on duty.<\/p>\n

Fitness manager Serina Morgan comments: "It's good fun, especially if people do it in groups like a tag team.<\/p>\n

"Three hours isn't a long time and there's no specific distance or speed you have to do."<\/p>\n

Wyre Forest Glades Leisure Centre in Kidderminster is also hosting the event, which runs until August 5th.<\/p>\n

Posted by Samantha Thompson
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