Tag: Equipment
BarBend Equipment Testing Methodology
The BarBend team is full of personal trainers, Olympic-level weightlifters, endurance athletes, and general gym rats and fitness enthusiasts. Needless to say, we live and breathe fitness and all things fitness equipment. When our team recommends a piece of fitness equipment, it’s because we’ve personally tested and genuinely loved the product ourselves. We take all our fitness equipment,…
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Schwinn 230 Recumbent Bike Review (2024): 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 — like the Schwinn 230 — take this low-impact aesthetic further by placing athletes in a reclined position as opposed to the saddled setup you’d experience with other…
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Schwinn 810 Treadmill Review: A Popular Bike Company with Treadmill Appeal? (2024)
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 innovation to treadmills with the 810. The Schwinn Fitness 810 treadmill is a budget buy with an impressive 2.6 CHP motor, 10 percent incline, and 10…
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The 8 Best Exercise Bikes with Screens for 2024, Expert-Tested, Expert-Approved
Sure, we all have enough screens in our lives, but firing up a virtual workout or the latest episode of Love is Blind on one of the best exercise bikes with screens can help you zone out — or zone in — while breaking a sweat. As more and more brands are releasing app-connected fitness equipment, finding the…
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Yosuda Exercise Bike Review (2024), 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 taste of what it’s like to pound the pedals on these affordable machines. The BarBend team of certified personal…
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The 7 Best Budget Exercise Bikes of 2024 — Expert Tested and Approved
The best exercise bikes may have impressive features like dynamic interactive programming, Bluetooth capabilities, and large immersive touchscreens, but come with prices up to $2,600. What’s important is finding the equipment that works for you and your budget. Exercise bikes, regardless of their price, all offer the same benefits to your health and wellness, including increased cardiovascular fitness,…
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XTERRA Fitness TR150 Treadmill Review (2024): 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 machines — like the XTERRA Fitness TR150 Treadmill — can take the strain out of this purchasing process with affordable price tags and beginner-friendly…
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Bowflex Treadmill 22 Review (2024): 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, those with a few extra bucks to spend may find their destination in the Bowflex Treadmill 22, a high-end splurge that can support those with…
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The 4 Best ProForm Treadmills of 2024 — Expert Tested and Approved
ProForm makes some of the best treadmills on the market with impressive training capabilities and mid-range prices between $1,000 and $2,000. With features like lengthy running belts, powerful CHP motors, and iFIT compatibility, users can find a treadmill for their home gym that provides them with the training versatility that suits their goals. Wading through your options when…
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The 9 Best Portable Exercise Bikes of 2024, According to Our Experts
Sometimes, a little distance can be healthy. While folding up and rolling away your dog or partner may not be morally acceptable, the best exercise bikes don’t have feelings. After working up a sweat in a virtual studio class or just pedaling while you catch up on Love is Blind, the best portable exercise bikes easily drift away…
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