Bowflex Max Trainer M9 review: A huge cardio workout that’s small enough to fit anywhere

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Countless Americans have spent the past year starting or building out their home gyms. It obviously goes without saying that going to a communal gym in the midst of a pandemic caused by an airborne disease is ill-advised. With that in mind, people have turned to home gym gear in order to get in shape or stay in shape. After all, not even a global pandemic is a good enough excuse to ignore your overall health, and exercise is one of the most important factors in staying healthy.

Personally, I've never been a big fan of the gym. On one hand, I love having access to dozens of different machines so my workouts never get stale. I can also see why people love exercise classes so much, since working out in a group can really help keep you motivated. But the beauty of modern home gym gear is that pretty much everything has a screen built in these days, plus you can use one of several popular interactive exercise services on your tablet or TV. You get the same effect as working out in a class and you have a great trainer to lead your workouts, but you can do it on your own time in the comfort of your own home. And now, I've found what has quickly become my new favorite piece of home gym equipment: The hot new Bowflex Max Trainer M9 that so many people are buzzing about.