Along with spurring many to begin working remotely, the pandemic led to an increase in people forgoing the gym for home workouts. The phenomenon has been well documented by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and recent studies, including one that found two in three Americans discovered they don’t need a gym to stay in shape because of the pandemic. So instead of starting the new year with a gym membership, you might consider revamping your home workout setup with a few new pieces of exercise equipment. While there are some big-ticket items, like indoor stationary bikes, that will cost you upwards of $100, other accessories, such as jump ropes and stretching straps, cost under $10. Best of all, many of the customer favorites happen to be on sale right now. “It fits nicely under my desk, and it’s really easy to use,” a shopper wrote. “I’ve been able to use it for 45 [minutes] to an hour at a time, and I’ve definitely noticed a difference. My legs are less stiff and I have more energy during the times of day when I used to drag.”
