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Health and Wellness Trends at Home
by J.G. BREERWOOD
W
hile still amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, people everywhere are discovering new ways to fulfill their health and wellness needs.
For me, and for everyone else, the pandemic made everything more difficult, not just for fitness and health. For those folks who had a regular gym or yoga regimen, adaptation to the new grind was necessary in order to maintain their well-being. Regardless whether it was for strength training, cardio, or peace of mind, the only place to do that initially was the home.
Fitness Charles Oransky, owner of the South Portland-based Workout Fitness Store said, “Over the last couple of
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years, we have definitely seen growth for home equipment. Initially, when gyms closed down, there was quite an upsurge for all types of products. Usually, we do not sell as many weights, benches, and dumbbells as cardio equipment, but that stuff really took off.” However, cardio machines are now trending more so among homeowners than weights. “The growth continued throughout 2021 with a strong increase in treadmills and exercise bikes, but less strength equipment as gyms and other facilities reopened,” said Oransky.
As I’ve recently acquired an exercise bike, I find it especially convenient as a father and teacher with little to no time for a gym visit. It’s just a different mindset really since it’s all the same muscle movement. Oransky is confident that home fitness will continue to grow because of aging baby boomers and young parents, like me, who find it much more convenient to exercise at home.
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