Best Treadmills
Folding, full-size, compact and curved manual treadmills compared on motor, deck, incline, build and subscription costs.
Treadmills, exercise bikes, rowers and ellipticals
Cardio Machines
A cardio machine is a long-term purchase you will use hundreds of times. The specifications that matter — motor ratings, resistance systems, stride and deck length, stability — are often the least clearly published.
We separate machines built for serious training from those suited to occasional use, and say plainly when a manufacturer does not publish meaningful figures.
Buying guides in this section
Best Exercise Bikes
Indoor cycles, air bikes, upright, recumbent and folding bikes compared on ride feel, resistance, fit and build.
Best Rowing Machines
Air, water, magnetic and hydraulic rowers compared on stroke feel, data, noise, fit and storage.
Best Ellipticals
Compact, long-stride, recumbent and climber-style ellipticals compared on stride, stability, capacity and value.