Despite their popularity and low-impact training opportunities, the best rowing machines can still cost you a pretty penny, especially when factoring in additional costs like storage accessories ... Continue Reading
ProForm Carbon TLX Review (2024): Serious Testing from Serious Runners
You’re in the market to build out your home gym, perusing the best treadmills to support your cardio goals. But then, after seeing price tags that leave you wide-eyed and shocked — like when you found out ... Continue Reading
Horizon 7.8 AT Treadmill Review (2024): A Durably Dedicated Runner’s Treadmill
The best treadmills can be excellent additions to any home gym, but for runners, the added training intensity can put a lot of wear and tear on your machine, thus requiring beefier builds. The ... Continue Reading
Aviron Strong Rower Review (2024): A Trip to the Arcade in the Form of At-Home Training
According to Lauren Keary, BarBend editorial team member and former collegiate rower, “Rowing is great for those who want a full body workout and are looking for a form ... Continue Reading
Gazelle Pacer Review (2024): A Fun Cardio Workout Tool That’s Simple to a Fault
For athletes needing to save space, the best compact exercise equipment can provide small footprints without compromising on performance. The Gazelle Pacer — an iconic “As Seen On TV” home gym ... Continue Reading
WalkingPad Treadmill Review (2024): An Under-Desk Tread With a Deck Longer Than the Rest
The Kingsmith WalkingPad P1 Foldable Walking Treadmill delivers on its promise to provide you with a compact folding treadmill that can be a calorie-burning, heart-healthy complement to your home office. ... Continue Reading
NordicTrack AirGlide 14i Review (2024): A Top-Tier Elliptical With Loads of Features
The best ellipticals can deliver ample training intensity, app-integrated touchscreens, and a smooth and comfortable workout experience to those in search of low-impact fitness. We'll get into the details ... Continue Reading
Bowflex Max Trainer M6 Review (2024): Too Basic or Right for the Price?
Scroll through social media and you'll find endless promises of seven-minute total-body transformations. And while no one training session will be a body-changer, the Bowflex Max Trainer M6 is an ... Continue Reading
WaterRower Review: The Rowing Machine You Actually Want In Your Living Room, Tested and Reviewed
Most pieces of cardio equipment scream “gym” — but if you’re looking for something to use in your living room, it’s fair not to want a massive black piece of heavy machinery. Allow us, then, to ... Continue Reading
Sunny Health and Fitness Rower Review (2024): A Budget-Friendly Rower That’s Rich with Workout Potential
When building out your home gym, the best rowing machines can be excellent for delivering low-impact training opportunities rich with full-body engagement… and there’s practically a silhouette for every ... Continue Reading
The 4 Best Schwinn Exercise Bikes of 2024 (Personally Tested)
When you think of Schwinn, you likely think of some of the best exercise bikes and road cycles — or maybe you think of someone saying “win” with a lisp. The best Schwinn exercise bikes, from air bikes and ... Continue Reading
Peloton Treadmill Review (2024): Solid Programming, Mediocre Machine
Back in 2020 gyms closed down, people were stuck in their homes, and sourdough became the “it” girl… but a bright light through the darkness of the pandemic was at-home connected fitness equipment — from ... Continue Reading
Horizon EX-59 Elliptical Review (2024): An Elliptical To Kickstart Your Fitness Journey
While many of the best ellipticals can leave an elliptical-sized hole in your budget, the Horizon EX-59 Elliptical delivers the essentials without breaking the bank. If you’re on the hunt for a practical ... Continue Reading
ProForm Pro HIIT H14 Elliptical Review (2024): Intense, Low-Impact Cardio, Anyone?
Sometimes when you’re stuck between two options — chocolate or vanilla, elliptical or stair climber — the universe comes through with an answer. The ProForm Pro HIIT H14 Elliptical may or may not be that ... Continue Reading
Sunny Health & Fitness SF-T4400 Treadmill Review (2024): A Budget-Friendly Machine for Beginners
Many of the best treadmills can take up loads of space and cost thousands of dollars, leaving consumers wondering, “Where has all of my money gone?” The Sunny Health & Fitness SF-T4400 treadmill, on ... Continue Reading
Xebex AirPlus Performance Bike Review (2024): A Unique Twist for an Already Challenging Workout Experience
If you’re looking to maximize your time with quick yet efficient cardio training, the best air bikes can deliver thanks to their rapid ability to produce cardiorespiratory adaptations through the ... Continue Reading
Peloton Bike Review 2024: A Trainer Put this Popular Bike to the Test
When you think of an at-home stationary bike in today’s fitness landscape, odds are that the Peloton Bike immediately comes to mind. However, in the realm of the best exercise bikes, the competition has ... Continue Reading
TrueForm Trainer Treadmill Review (2024): Your Ticket To Better Running Form
If you’ve been eyeballing the curves on the best treadmill at your local CrossFit box, it’s time to take a close look at the TrueForm Trainer Treadmill, one of our favorite curved treadmills. Since the ... Continue Reading
BowFlex VeloCore Bike Review (2024): Lean With It, Rock With It
The best exercise bikes can help you build and maintain a low-impact fitness routine that can help strengthen your aerobic capability, aid in weight loss, reduce blood pressure, and support mental health. ... Continue Reading
Echelon Row Review (2024): Is This Mid-Range Rower Too Mid or Just Right?
If the idea of bringing one of the best rowing machines into your cramped apartment or home gym has you experiencing claustrophobia, rest assured that folding rowers are a thing. The foldable sliding rail ... Continue Reading
Sole E35 Elliptical Review (2024): Mirror, Mirror on the Screen
With so many app-connected cardio machines out there, many of the best ellipticals are now equipped with built-in HD touchscreens. Until 2023, the Sole E35 Elliptical didn’t even offer a touchscreen, but ... Continue Reading
6 Best Magnetic Rowers of 2024, Reviewed by Personal Trainers
The best rowing machine can take your home gym to the next level. While air and water rowers are worthwhile considerations, those prioritizing a smooth and whisper-quiet workout will want to turn their ... Continue Reading
Schwinn IC3 Bike Review (2024): No Screen? No Problem
While many of the best exercise bikes now feature monster touchscreens and integrated fitness apps, there are quality options out there for those of us with a bit of screen fatigue. Its $699 price tag ... Continue Reading
CLMBR Review (2024): Reach New Heights
The best vertical climbers offer a form of low-impact cardio that research has shown can kick your butt even harder than a rowing machine or exercise bike. (1) While these machines don’t typically cater to ... Continue Reading