I used the gym all the time in college. I learned to use the weight room, took aerobics classes (it was the 80s, after all!), played club soccer, and swam in the pool. I also got to try sports that I would not otherwise have had the opportunity to try, like fencing and tai-chi. While I did ride my bike in college (I raced), most people did not even ride to class. I had one of the first mountain bikes on my campus and it was a novelty. $200 in fees sounds very reasonable; fitness is important and should be made available to young people.
Oh, and I did watch varsity sports: basketball (I missed Michael Jordan by one year but it was still awesome), soccer (Mia Hamm!), and even football (the team sucked but the games were fun).



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