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Sunny Health and Fitness Exercise Bike Review (2024): High-Quality, Low-Cost Cardio Machines Fit for Any Space
Indoor cycling can be an effective, low-impact way to get your daily dose of cardio, but, despite their relatively compact footprints, the best exercise bikes can get pricey, with some models costing upwards of $2,600. Sunny Health and Fitness exercise bikes offer an affordable solution, as few brands can match the quality, performance, and, perhaps most importantly, savings…
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The Best HIIT Exercise Bike Workout You Can Do to Burn Calories, + Tips From a Trainer
Sick of cardio? Yeah, us too. No shade to anyone who enjoys a half marathon on the treadmill or stationary bike, of course, but some folks simply don’t have that sort of time to dedicate to their cardio endurance workouts on a regular basis. We don’t think you should have to choose between “brief” and “effective” when it…
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The 7 Best Exercise Bikes Under $1,000 of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
If you’ve got cash burning a hole in your pocket and you’re looking for the best exercise bikes that money can buy, we salute you. Congratulations on your wealth, please adopt me. As for those on a budget, you can still find a high-quality exercise bike without selling the farm. Quality exercise bikes under $1,000 exist, and many…
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The 6 Best Exercise Bikes for Tall Riders of 2024, Ridden and Approved by Our Experts
Whether they’re shopping for shoes, clothing, or tiny houses, taller consumers can often find their options lacking — and at-home fitness equipment isn’t always that much more accommodating. Thankfully, some of the best exercise bikes on the market cater to riders as tall as 6 feet 6 inches. We saddled up on more than 20 different bikes to…
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CAROL Bike Review (2024)
Sure, artificial intelligence may very well take over the world, eliminate our jobs, and destroy humanity, but we love what it’s capable of when integrated with one of the best exercise bikes we’ve tested. The AI-powered CAROL Bike — CAROL comes from what the company calls “cardiovascular optimization logic” — was designed to deliver adaptable and personalized HIIT…
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The Best Treadmill Workouts for Weight Loss, Directly From a Personal Trainer
To build your squat, you’ll need to squat — makes sense. Adding mass means hitting high-intensity sets targeting specific muscle groups — all in all, fairly simple. But the logistics of weight loss are a bit more complex. There are many cardio machines at your disposal to help you along your weight loss journey, and the workouts themselves…
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Best Cardio Alternatives to Running, From a Personal Trainer
Running is one of the most popular forms of aerobic exercise. It takes center stage in training montages and major motion pictures — but despite being the backdrop to some very motivational content, running isn’t for everyone. It’s hard to argue against the benefits of running, but it might not be the best option for you or your…
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The 5 Best Ellipticals with Incline for 2024, According to Our Experts
Whether you’re dealing with joint issues, recovering from an injury, or just really like moving your arms, the best ellipticals offer a rigorous form of low-impact cardio exercise that, unlike treadmills and most exercise bikes, also engages your upper body. As Kate Bush can attest, huffing and puffing up an incline can get your heart pumping even harder….
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Best Exercise Bikes with Virtual Courses
Firing up a virtual course on one of the best exercise bikes can offer more than just a boatload of burned calories. Whether it’s a world-famous route, a custom ride powered by Google Maps, or a digital race with a thousand of your closest friends, the best exercise bikes with virtual courses work to create immersive experiences and…
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The History of Treadmills — From Torture Device to Your Home Gym
The treadmill has three origins stories. One dates to Roman building techniques; another to Victorian punishments for criminals; and finally, to Western scientists seeking to improve heart health. Strange as these histories are, they center on the idea of usefulness. The treadmill has always been used to do something, regardless of its impact on the people who have…
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