PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s independent senator is joining a push to make it easier for more people to participate in physical fitness activities.

Sen. Angus King is a cosponsor of the Personal Health Investment Today Act, which is also called the “PHIT Act.”

King says the proposal would allow Americans to use some of the money they have saved in their pre-tax health savings accounts or flexible spending accounts toward some sports and fitness purchases.

He says people would be able to use the plans for gym memberships, fitness equipment and youth sports league fees.