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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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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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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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LIT Strength Machine Review, Tested by Fitness Experts

While the LIT Strength Machine is one of the best rowing machines we’ve tested, its versatile design also functions as a Pilates reformer and strength trainer. With attachments like resistance bands, ... Continue Reading

ProForm Pro 9000 Treadmill Review

ProForm Pro 9000 Treadmill Review, Tested by Our Fitness Experts

When building out your home gym, it can make sense to start with one of the best treadmills given their consistent performance and common integration with digital training platforms for engaging workouts. ... Continue Reading

NordicTrack SE7i Elliptical

NordicTrack Spacesaver SE7i Elliptical Review

Those who build their own home gym often want to include cardio equipment on top of their strength equipment, but may have trouble finding the right product to fit in an already crowded area. ... Continue Reading

ProForm Pro 2000 Treadmill

ProForm Pro 2000 Treadmill Review

No matter your experience level, The ProForm Pro 2000 is a solid treadmill for walkers, joggers, and runners across the board. It boasts a 60-inch running deck, a solid speed range of zero to 12 mph, ... Continue Reading

NordicTrack Elite Treadmill Review

NordicTrack Elite Treadmill Review

If you're looking to run through exotic locations around the world right from your living room, the NordicTrack Elite Treadmill is a great option. This tread is one of NordicTrack's most advanced pieces of ... Continue Reading

NordicTrack SpaceSaver SE9i Elliptical

NordicTrack Spacesaver SE9i Elliptical Review

Even though cardio may not be everyone’s favorite form of exercise, it's still an important part of overall health and fitness. Ellipticals are great if you want to implement a low-impact ... Continue Reading

NordicTrack FS10i Freestride Trainer

NordicTrack FS10i Freestride Trainer Review

Anyone looking for a low-impact way to get a cardio workout in without leaving the house may want to consider the NordicTrack FS10i Freestride. This elliptical is one of the more innovative pieces of ... Continue Reading

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Echelon Treadmill Review

As more athletes are realizing the long-term savings that can come with building an at-home workout space, the fitness industry is capitalizing by manufacturing better space-saving equipment. One of these ... Continue Reading

ProForm Carbon T7 Treadmill Review

ProForm Carbon T7 Treadmill Review

While tons of treadmills on the market offer fancy features like touchscreen monitors for streaming, they’ll typically cost you over $2,000. That’s not the case with the ProForm Carbon T7 — this ... Continue Reading

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NordicTrack Commercial 1750 Treadmill Review (2025)

The NordicTrack Commercial 1750 treadmill has consistently made our list of the best treadmills for years — and for good reason. With modern technology, a hydraulic system, and options to customize your ... Continue Reading

Sole SR500 Rower Review

Sole SR500 Rower Review

Rowing machines — like the Sole SR500 — provide many benefits. Not only do they offer an excellent cardio workout, but since they also involve around 80 to 85 percent of your muscles during any given ... Continue Reading

Ergatta Rower Review

Ergatta Rower Review — A Racer’s Best Friend?

The Ergatta rower might be the most appealing rowing machine for athletes who don’t find motivation from — what they consider to be — overzealous fitness instructors. For anyone who still wants interesting ... Continue Reading

Cityrow Rower Review

CITYROW Rower Review

CITYROW is a popular New York City studio that is bringing the rowing experience into customers’ home gyms with their CITYROW GO Classic and CITYROW GO Max rowing machines. CITYROW has an app with live and ... Continue Reading

LifeFitness HX Rower Review

Life Fitness HX Rower Review

If you’re looking for a modernized water rower, the Life Fitness Row HX may be the rowing machine for you. It has all the basics you'd want in a water rower, but unlike your average water rower, you can ... Continue Reading

Hydrow Rower Review

Hydrow Pro Rower Review (2025), Tested by Fitness Experts

For beginners and experienced rowers, the virtual expert-led training on tap with the Hydrow Pro Rower easily makes it one of the best rowing machines we’ve tested. With just a few taps on the super-sized ... Continue Reading

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Concept2 RowErg Review (2025): Is This CrossFit Staple Your Ticket To Total-Body Burns?

A favorite of experienced rowers, the Concept2 RowErg has long held its place among the best rowing machines on the market. Chances are, even those uninitiated with the whirr of this air rower will have ... Continue Reading

ProForm 750R Rower Review

ProForm 750R Rower Review

When looking for the best rowing machine for your training space, finding the balance between your desired features and established budget can be more challenging than the workouts themselves. The ProForm ... Continue Reading

NordicTrack RW900

NordicTrack RW900 Rower Review

We’re all likely familiar with cardio workouts like running on a treadmill or using an elliptical, but you shouldn’t overlook a cardio burnout session on a rower. The NordicTrack RW900 is ... Continue Reading

NordicTrack X32i Treadmill Review

NordicTrack X32i Treadmill Review

Ideal for anyone who wants to feel like they’re trekking up a steep mountain during their daily at-home workout routine, the NordicTrack X32i treadmill will challenge your incline endurance and keep you ... Continue Reading

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