New 'smart fitness' exercise studio opens in Columbia with emphasis on tech

A national fitness studio that specializes in using artificial intelligence in its exercise machines has opened a location in Columbia.

The Exercise Coach, 1517 Chapel Hill Road, relies on high-technology machines, along with guidance from certified coaches to create efficient workouts regardless of the client’s fitness level, according to a news release.

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