Sweets for sweats: Trade candy for free fitness classes at Myrtle Beach rec centers

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Myrtle Beach residents can grab a sweet deal this fall season–and it’s no trick!

Recreation centers in the city are now taking candy donations in exchange for free fitness classes.

The promotion is meant to help prepare for Myrtle Beach’s Fourth Annual Fall Fling.

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For every bag of individually wrapped candy of at least 12 ounces, you get one free fitness punch to use at any fitness class.

This offer continues through October 24. Candy donations will be accepted at Robert Reed Recreation Center, Mary C. Canty Recreation Center, Pepper Geddings Recreation Center and Crabtree Memorial Gym.