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Best Compact Ellipticals

Save Space with the 7 Best Compact Ellipticals of 2025

For low-impact training needs, the best ellipticals can be excellent home gym additions thanks to their smooth, ergonomic operation and ability to get both your upper body and lower body moving ... Continue Reading

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The 7 Best Air Bikes for Your Home Gym in 2025

The best air bikes are different from the best exercise bikes in a few key ways. First, they usually include elliptical-style handles that you push and pull while pedaling, thus providing a full-body ... Continue Reading

Best Vertical Climbers

The Best Vertical Climbers of 2025, Tested by Our Experts

Interested in adding one of the best cardio machines to your home gym but tight on space? Vertical climber machines have been shown to increase your caloric burn and maximal heart rate more than ... Continue Reading

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The 7 Best Mini Exercise Bikes of 2025, According to Our Experts

It can be difficult to stay active if you’re confined to a cubicle or stuck on a couch recovering from injury, but even a little physical activity can go a long way. Unlike the best exercise bikes, these ... Continue Reading

Best Treadmills with iFit

The Best Treadmills with iFIT of 2025

If you’ve found yourself in a rut with training, online workout programs can be a great tool to keep your sessions fresh. One such service is iFit, boasting over 17,000 live and on-demand ... Continue Reading

Best Treadmills for Heavy People

The Best Treadmills for Heavy People of 2025, Chosen by Fitness Experts

For athletes with larger bodies, it can be difficult to find home gym equipment that can support a wider range of weights. Thankfully, the best treadmills can accommodate many sizes, with plenty showcasing ... Continue Reading

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Expert Tested: The 10 Best Cushioned Treadmills of 2025

If you’re looking to elevate your home gym setup, stocking it with one of the best treadmills on the market can be great for laying the foundation for performance. Hitting the deck for miles and miles can ... Continue Reading

Best commercial treadmills

The 8 Best Commercial Treadmills of 2025, Tested by Experts

The best treadmills are designed to withstand constant use, whether it’s by the members of a commercial gym, the residents of an apartment complex, or a single household brimming with marathon runners. In ... Continue Reading

Best Curved Treadmills of 2023

Best Curved Treadmills of 2025

The treadmill is such a gym staple that it’s hard to imagine major innovations on its core design. There are, however, alternatives for those in search of a treadmill that can better replicate the benefits ... Continue Reading

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The 6 Best Treadmills for Bad Knees in 2025

Running on a treadmill can be taxing on your joints, and if you’re dealing with knee discomfort, odds are you’re going to be hesitant to hop onto one of these cardio machines for a worthwhile session. ... Continue Reading

Best Under-Desk Treadmills

The Best Under-Desk Treadmills for Your Office of 2025

Working hours putting a damper on your fitness progress? Under-desk treadmills are slim, convenient cardio machines, which can allow you to sprinkle in some training while also tending to emails, virtual ... Continue Reading

Best Cardio Machines for Weight Loss

The 8 Best Cardio Machines for Weight Loss of 2025, Tested by Our Experts

Embarking on a weight loss journey? A good place to start is with a well-devised nutrition and training program. The best cardio machines can be an excellent tool to get you moving more in an effort to ... Continue Reading

The 6 Best Water Rowing Machines of 2025, Reviewed by a CPT

The best rowing machines are unique among cardio equipment because, while they’re great calorie burners, they also work multiple muscle groups in the same workout. (1)(2) While most rowers try to simulate ... Continue Reading

Best NordicTrack Treadmills (2025), Expert-Tested

NordicTrack makes some of the best treadmills on the market. And it’s no mystery why: These treadmills offer HD touchscreens, a wide array of technological features, and stout, durable builds ... Continue Reading

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The 8 Best Treadmills with Screens in 2025, As Chosen by Our Experts

The best treadmills can help improve your cardio training without the need to plan around the weather or daylight hours. (1) However, pounding the running deck step after step can get dull in a hurry, ... Continue Reading

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The 8 Best Budget Rowing Machines of 2025

The best rowing machines offer great low-impact cardio exercise for beginners to elite-level athletes. These “ergs” are softer on your joints than treadmills, and they can work all the muscles in your ... Continue Reading

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The Best Rowing Machines to Buy for Your Home Gym in 2025, Expert-Approved

Rowers are among the best cardio machines for versatile training. They can raise your heart rate during training sessions or strengthen your upper body with higher resistance settings. (1) The ... Continue Reading

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10 Best Treadmills for Walking in 2025, CPT Approved

When you think of running indoors, you’re likely thinking of athletes sprinting atop the best treadmills … and for good reason. These impressive cardio machines boast powerful motors, challenging incline ... Continue Reading

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The Best Incline Treadmills of 2025: Expert-Tested Machines for Elevating Your Home Cardio Workouts

Dr. Karena Wu, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, CSCS, CKTP, CPI, FAAOMPT states, “The best treadmills can offer both low- and high-intensity workouts for improving your cardiorespiratory function and ... Continue Reading

The Best Folding and Compact Treadmills of 2025

“The best treadmills can offer both low- and high-intensity workouts excellent for caloric burn, cardiovascular health, and even improved muscular development,” states Dr. Karena Wu, PT, ... Continue Reading

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The 11 Best Cardio Machines of 2025 (Tested & Reviewed)

Any cardio machine can burn calories, and when combined with resistance training, cardio machines may have great benefits to your cardiovascular health and body composition. (1) When you’re looking to ... Continue Reading

10 Best Exercise Bikes of 2025, Personal Trainer Approved

Cycling for cardio, whether you’re perched on the best air bike money can buy or reclined on a recumbent bike, is an efficient way to burn calories, manage weight, and improve your cardiovascular fitness. ... Continue Reading

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Sole F63 Treadmill vs. Horizon 7.0 AT Treadmill Review

If you’re actively looking to deck out your home gym with a solid treadmill, then you’re likely aware of two facts: Treadmills are expensive, and there are more market options than bead ... Continue Reading

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Best Ellipticals in 2025, Tested and Picked by Experts

When it comes to low-impact cardio training, ellipticals can be tough to beat. According to Amanda Capritto, a certified personal trainer, “Ellipticals are a wonderful option for individuals who want to ... Continue Reading

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