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Jun 2023
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Exercise for Less | At-Home Workout Tips

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Gym memberships can be pricey, so we’re sharing how to work out at home for cheap — swapping weights for household items, getting creative with your daily routine, and using resistance bands in place of fancy gym equipment. To support more content like this, become an AARP member at aarp.org. 
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