Are At-Home Exercise Systems As Good as the Gym?

January 2, 2023

Now that it’s officially 2023 and everyone has a New Year’s resolution or two, many of you are likely considering some at-home exercise systems or a gym membership. If you’d prefer to work up a sweat from home, you’re probably asking yourself, “how good is at-home exercise equipment?”

In our top story, Sarah talks about the different types of at-home exercise systems, how they compare to what you’d use at the gym, and if they’re worth buying instead of wasting money on a monthly gym membership.

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If you’ve seen an ad for a fancy schmancy home exercise system and wanted to buy it immediately, you’re not alone. Working out from the comfort of your own home? Sign me up. But are at-home exercise systems actually as good as the gym? Read More »

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