Twenty-First Century: The Real Democratization of the Home Gym
Technology’s role in home fitness has grown in recent decades, mainly due to the miniaturization of electronics. The 1990s saw the introduction of multi-gyms— compact units that allowed for various exercises on a single piece of equipment. Soon, the market was flooded with other compact and more affordable exercise machines, like treadmills intended for home use. Companies recognized the value in catering to a broader audience around the same time as production costs decreased with manufacturing and global trade improvements. During this time, middle-class homeowners began to dedicate entire rooms to fitness, effectively creating the first widely recognized home gyms. Foldable
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