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The 8 Best Tried and Tested Treadmills Under $1,000 of 2024

The 8 Best Tried and Tested Treadmills Under $1,000 of 2024

A baby is born. They learn to crawl. Then walk. Then run. Then run on a treadmill. The treadmill, perhaps the most coveted cardio machine, provides training from the comfort of your own home. No need to run on the streets or at the gym with, yuck, other people. When searching for the best treadmill to outfit your…
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8 Best Compact Treadmills of 2024

8 Best Compact Treadmills of 2024

Many of the best treadmills on the market have a big footprint, making them unsuitable for those sweating in tight apartments or gyms. The good news is that bigger isn’t always better — there are plenty of compact treadmills available that can deliver a workout every bit as satisfying as a commercial model. Since we at BarBend know…
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9 Best Treadmills on Amazon of 2024

9 Best Treadmills on Amazon of 2024

With such an overwhelming amount of products on Amazon, finding the best treadmills can feel overwhelming. There’s a reason many consumers turn to Amazon — fast shipping and flash sales chief among them. The online shopping hub, however, can occasionally seem like the wild west. Disreputable and mysterious sellers abound, and discontinued or knock-off products can cause confusion….
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Is 10,000 Really the Magic Number? The Science Behind Taking 10,000 Steps a Day

Is 10,000 Really the Magic Number? The Science Behind Taking 10,000 Steps a Day

If you’ve got a fitness tracker, the number of steps you need to hit to close those rings is often a crisp, clean 10,000. Even if you don’t wear a tracker on your wrist, plenty of smartphones are preprogrammed with an internal tracker with a preset goal of — you guessed it — 10,000 steps a day. But…
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The 6 Best Folding Exercise Bikes of 2024

The 6 Best Folding Exercise Bikes of 2024

The home gym: a sanctuary where you can train however you like, whenever you like, and wear whatever you like without anybody complaining to a manager. A key component for many home gyms is cardio equipment — powerful treadmills, sturdy ellipticals, and the best exercise bikes. But when space is limited, finding pieces that you can fold and…
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Echelon Connect EX-8s Exercise Bike Review (2023 Update)

Echelon Connect EX-8s Exercise Bike Review (2023 Update)

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 exercise bikes in the space, and the Echelon Connect EX-8s Exercise Bike is a glammed-up alternative to leading models like the Peloton Bike and…
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The 6 Best Recumbent Bikes for Seniors of 2023

The 6 Best Recumbent Bikes for Seniors of 2023

If you find it getting harder and harder to climb up onto your bicycle, it might be time to switch to a recumbent bike. The best recumbent bikes for seniors get your blood pumping while also minimizing lower back, hip, and knee discomfort with reclined seats and backrests that more comfortably distribute your body weight as you pedal….
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The 6 Best Air Bikes of 2023

The 6 Best Air Bikes of 2023

The best air bikes are different from standard exercise bikes in a few key ways. First, they usually include elliptical-style handles that you push and pull in tandem with your pedaling, thus providing the kind of full-body workout you won’t find on most bikes. Second, air bikes are motorless — resistance is generated naturally by the fan at…
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The 7 Best Compact Ellipticals of 2023

The 7 Best Compact Ellipticals of 2023

Training on an elliptical can be an efficient and low-impact way to work both your upper body and lower body simultaneously. As effective as these machines can be, not every athlete has the space to accommodate these larger pieces of home gym equipment. Thankfully, the best compact ellipticals bring all the perks of a full-size elliptical to your space without taking…
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The 7 Best Mini Exercise Bikes of 2023

The 7 Best Mini Exercise Bikes of 2023

It can be difficult to stay active if you’re confined to a cubicle or stuck on a couch recovering from injury, but even a little physical activity can go a long way. Mini exercise bikes, like under-desk treadmills, are a popular tool for those seeking a low-impact way to keep their blood pumping while recovering or racing to…
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