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Spin class takes a dip to ease impact on joints

It's just a few weeks away from New Year's Resolution time and for a lot of people, that often involves getting fit.

In Halifax, there's a new twist to the traditional spin class - it's underwater.

Colleen Jones jumped in to learn about the latest fitness trend.

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