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Schwinn 230 Recumbent Bike Review (2025): A Budget-Friendly Recumbent Bike With Plenty of Get-Up

For cardio enthusiasts, indoor cycling can be a great discipline thanks to its low-impact nature and beneficial influence on aerobic capacity and training performance. (1) However, the best recumbent bikes ... Continue Reading

Schwinn 810 Treadmill Review (2025): A Popular Bike Company with Treadmill Appeal?

When you think of the best treadmills, you may not initially think of Schwinn because they’ve been making top-performing bikes and fitness machines for the last century. However, this brand brings their ... Continue Reading

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Yosuda Exercise Bike Review (2025): The Best Affordable Bikes Out There?

As the maker of some of the best exercise bikes for those on a budget, Yosuda is on a mission to make home fitness equipment accessible to more people. We selected four Yosuda exercise bikes to bring you a ... Continue Reading

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XTERRA Fitness TR150 Treadmill Review (2025): Value and Performance in a Stepping Stone Cardio Machine

It’s a tall ask to invest loads of money into one of the best treadmills on the market when you’re just getting started in fitness. Treadmills can cost thousands of dollars, but thankfully, budget-friendly ... Continue Reading

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Bowflex Treadmill 22 Review (2025): A Big Machine to Support Big Goals

Much like Columbus, who discovered America while searching for India and said, “Close enough,” your hunt for the best treadmill may leave you feeling lost, confused, and ready to settle. But despair not, ... Continue Reading

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NordicTrack EXP 10i Treadmill Review: A NordicTrack for Newbies (2025)

NordicTrack has consistently made some of the best treadmills on the market, so of course we got our hands on the EXP 10i, one of the most compact treadmills NordicTrack offers. Updated from the EXP 7i, ... Continue Reading

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Echelon Connect EX-5 Bike Review (2025): To Screen or Not To Screen?

After Peloton helped kickstart a surge in popularity for connected home fitness equipment, Echelon has emerged as one of its true competitors, having created some of the best exercise bikes on the market. ... Continue Reading

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Horizon T202 Treadmill Review (2025): Horizon’s Go Series Gets a Nifty New Model

Sandwiched between the T101 and T303 in Horizon’s Go Series, the Horizon T202 Treadmill is as impressive as its siblings, delivering a number of the key features we look for in the best treadmills on the ... Continue Reading

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Sole ST90 Treadmill Review (2025)

The Sole ST90 is unique among the best treadmills on the market in that it can operate as both a motorized and a manual machine thanks to its rubber slat belt. This makes it especially useful for runners ... Continue Reading

Echelon Connect EX-8s Exercise Bike

Echelon Connect EX-8s Exercise Bike Review (2025)

Thanks to the success of Peloton, there’s been an explosion in popularity for app-connected cardio machines that can simulate the feel of a fitness class at home. Echelon has released some of the best ... Continue Reading

Assault Runner Elite Treadmill

Assault Runner Elite Treadmill Review

Treadmills can be a great way to boost your cardio from the comforts of your own home, but more often than not, you need a spare outlet available to power it up. The Assault Runner Elite, on the other ... Continue Reading

NordicTrack EXP 7i Treadmill

NordicTrack EXP 7i Treadmill Review (2025)

While many of the best treadmills will cost a pretty penny, there are still some budget-friendly options out there worth considering, including the NordicTrack EXP 7i. Boasting a respectable 2.6 CHP Plus ... Continue Reading

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NordicTrack Commercial 1250 Treadmill Review: Expert-Approved for the Cardio Curious

Finding one of the best treadmills can be difficult since you need to find the right balance between all the features you need and a price you can afford. If you’re searching for a high-tech, ... Continue Reading

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Bowflex Max Total 16 Elliptical Review

Elliptical machines provide a low-impact workout that is easy on your joints, can improve your cardiovascular health, and have the potential to strengthen your leg muscles. And with the Bowflex Max Total ... Continue Reading

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Schwinn IC4 Exercise Bike Review

One key component of a well-stocked home gym is a high-caliber cardio machine, and an exercise bike is a great way to go. While there are more exercise bikes available than Sonic ... Continue Reading

NordicTrack VU 29 Exercise Bike Review

Riding an exercise bike is one of the best ways to implement cardio into your workout regimen without putting unnecessary stress on your joints. While it can be overwhelming to look at the sheer number of ... Continue Reading

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BowFlex Treadmill 10 Review (Personally Tested): You’ll Need Extra Space to Pick Up The Pace

The best treadmills can help you cultivate a fitness routine that can potentially help you manage your weight, decrease anxiety, and increase your cardiovascular health. (1) The BowFlex Treadmill 10 boasts ... Continue Reading

Hydrow Wave Review

Hydrow Wave Review (2025): A Compact Yet Mighty Home Rowing Machine

While the best rowing machines can be excellent cardio-burning vessels for at-home training — even surpassing calories burned in vigorous calisthenics — they can still be large pieces of equipment to add ... Continue Reading

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Sole E20 Elliptical Review

Finding a solid elliptical for your home gym can be essential for those who want to skip out on the stress that running can have on your joints, and one of our favorites is the Sole ... Continue Reading

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Bowflex C6 Exercise Bike Review

Exercise bikes are an excellent way to implement cardio into your workout routine without putting excess stress on your joints. While they come in many forms, the Bowflex C6 Exercise Bike ... Continue Reading

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Sole E95 Elliptical Review

Ellipticals provide an excellent form of cardio that doesn’t cause as much impact on your joints as other cardio methods, like running. Since there are many factors at play (such as price, features, and ... Continue Reading

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Sole E25 Elliptical Review

If you’re looking for a lower-cost elliptical without sacrificing quality, you might want to consider the Sole E25. This front-drive elliptical features a sub $1,000 price tag, a 20-inch stride length, and ... Continue Reading

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NordicTrack Commercial R35 Recumbent Bike Review (2025): A Tech-Heavy Exercise Bike Suited for Smooth, Comfortable Workouts

In terms of creating a relaxing indoor cycling experience, it’s tough to beat the performance and low-impact ride you can enjoy on one of the best recumbent bikes. (1) Within this category of exercise ... Continue Reading

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ProForm City L6 Treadmill Review

Finding the right equipment for a small workout space can be a difficult task, especially if you’re trying to fit a larger piece of home gym gear like a treadmill. If you’re looking for ... Continue Reading

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