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Why Your Raise Is Finally Beating Gym Membership Costs
In this episode of Wages and Prices, Lucas and Luna examine a surprising trend: despite gym memberships rising faster than overall inflation for years, wage growth is finally outpacing the cost of staying fit. Using June 2026 data where average hourly earnings hit $37.60, they break down how the typical worker now needs fewer hours of labor to afford a monthly gym pass than they did two years ago. They also look at how boutique fitness studios are losing pricing power as big-box chains hold the line, and what this means for the broader services sector. The hosts also discuss the latest jobs…
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