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As a health enthusiast, I’m constantly searching for ways to help make the lives of others healthier and happier. I do it by sharing what I’ve learned, researched and experienced.
After being a trainer for well over a decade, I’ve seen tons of pieces of equipment. Some quite good. Others not so much.
Based on everything I know today about the newest motivation machines (plus a review of Consumer Reports), I provided my top in-home recommendations for ellipticals, treadmills, spin bikes and row machines. Scroll down to see the options.
From:Consumer Reports: Motivating Machines, Lab Tests, p. 46-48.
Although no piece of fitness equipment can get you off the couch or out of bed, the product picks below will help you find the machine most suited to your ability and health goals. And that may be the best motivation of all.
Ellipticals with Heart-Rate Programs
Top Ranked
Diamondback Fitness 1260Ef Elliptical Trainer with Incline Compact Footprint and Heart Rate Monitor
Best Buy
Schwinn 470 Elliptical Machine(for Weight Loss)
Treadmills (Foldable & Non-Foldable)
Foldable for Space Savers
NordicTrack Elite 9700 Pro Treadmill (For Runners)
Sole Fitness TT8 Light Commercial Non-Folding Treadmill (for Beginners)
Precor 243 Energy Series Treadmill (for Families)
Non-Foldable
Landice E7 Pro Sport (for Families)
Spin Bike
Diamondback Fitness 510Ic Adjustable Indoor Cycle with Electronic Display and Quiet Magnetic Flywheel
Rowing Machine
Concept2 Model D Indoor Rowing Machine with PM5
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