The founding of Merit was inspired by the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak. Merit noticed that gyms were not only inaccessible to certain demographics but also high-risk during the pandemic. This, paired with the high costs of home-gym equipment kept community members out of the gym, limiting physical activity. Merit’s mission is to provide a variety of accessible fitness-related resources to communities often underserved in the College Park area. Merit is committed to developing effective, science-based training routines and distributing basic fitness equipment that will inspire individuals of all ages to adopt healthy lifestyles.
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