Our equipment recommendations

These are some popular, best-rated fitness equipment you can currently buy online. For your convenience, they’re all linked to Amazon. Almost every category contains 3 suggestions: budget, mid-budget and high-end.

Treadmills

Sunny Health & Fitness SF-T4400: Affordable, compact, and foldable with shock-absorbing features.

Treadmill for Home with Incline, 2-in-1 Mini Treadmill: Compact, foldable design, very affordable, can be used for walking under a desk, or light running.

NordicTrack Commercial 1750: Immersive iFIT-enabled workouts with incline/decline training and a spacious, cushioned deck.

Ellipticals

elliptical for arms

Niceday Elliptical: 16-level magnetic resistance system, 15.5″–18″ adjustable stride, and supports up to 400 lbs.

SOLE Fitness E35: Robust, space-efficient elliptical with 20 incline levels, Sole+ app integration, and an upgraded 10.1″ touchscreen

MERACH E19 Elliptical: Compact, whisper-quiet, 16 levels of app-synced magnetic resistance.

Rowing machines

rowing machines for shoulders

YOSUDA Magnetic/Water Rowing Machine: 10-lb flywheel and multiple resistance levels, supports up to 350 lbs, and stores upright for 70% space savings.

Fitness Reality Water Rowing: Built with a vertical water tank for max resistance, supports up to 300 lbs, and boasts a large, adjustable 5.5″ screen.

Concept2 RowErg: Powerful air-resistance flywheel, PM5 monitor for precise tracking, 500-lb weight capacity, and separates into two pieces for compact storage.

Stationary Bikes

Marcy recumbent bike: Sturdy with a step-through design, it has 8 magnetic resistance levels and a comfy seat.

YOSUDA upright bike: 30-lb flywheel, smooth belt-drive, and fully adjustable seat and handlebars, supporting up to 300 lbs 

Linbolusa Portable Bike (Spin bike): 16 magnetic resistance levels, a foldable 5.5-lb flywheel design, and a sturdy 300-lb capacity, ideal for quiet, space-saving workouts.

Assault air bike Elite: Smooth, durable air resistance with upper and lower body engagement, a 350-lb weight capacity, and it’s value-for-money.

Vibration plate

PUREROYI Vibration Plate: Adjustable speeds up to 180 levels, five workout modes, and includes resistance bands.

LifePro Rumblex Plus 4D Vibration Plate: Triple motor technology with oscillation, linear, and pulsation modes, delivering a customizable 3D/4D vibration experience.

Power Plate Vibration: Compact, whole-body vibration technology

Trampoline

BCAN Foldable Mini Trampoline: Solid 3mm steel frame with high-strength springs, adjustable handlebar, and foldable design, supporting up to 330 lbs

ANCHEER Foldable Mini Trampoline: Sturdy 40″ surface, adjustable handles, resistance bands, and a high weight capacity of up to 450 lbs, folding down

Hanging bar

BDL Wall Mounted Rotating Pull-Up Bar: Up to 440 lbs, with fixed and 360° rotating modes, and firm grip. Must be installed on concrete or brick walls.

The LADER Doorway Pull-Up Bar: Up to 440 lbs with an anti-skid, no-screw design, adjustable width, and padded grip.

Resistance bands

WSAKOUE Store Pull-Up Bands: Made from 100% natural latex, with multiple resistance levels between 5 and 125 lbs.

VEICK Resistance Bands set with handles: Up to 150 lbs of adjustable resistance with 5 color-coded bands, handles, ankle straps, and a door anchor

Jump rope 

Loocio Jump Rope: Durable, adjustable steel cable with tangle-free ball bearings and ergonomic foam handles.

H HANDIO Jump Rope: LED counter display and adjustable steel rope with ball bearings for smooth, tangle-free rotation.

Weighted vest

PEXUP Weighted Vest: Adds up to 30 lbs of adjustable resistance with padded shoulder straps, reflective detailing, and a mesh pocket for essentials.

MVRK Adjustable Weighted Vest: Made from 1000D fabric and TPE foam, has up to 35 lbs with powder-coated cast-iron weights and even weight distribution.

Mini-stepper

Sunny Health & Fitness Mini Stepper: Adjustable resistance, a 220-lb capacity, LCD screen, and resistance bands for a full-body workout.

DQGM Motorized Pedal Exerciser: Adjustable speed settings (1-12) with motor-assisted movement, ideal for rehab exercises for seniors or post-operative recovery.

2-in-1 Bike and elliptical

Sunny Health & Fitness Smart 2-in-1 Upright Elliptical: Cycling and elliptical functions, a smooth 11-lb flywheel, a 4-way adjustable seat, and connects to the SunnyFit App.

Body Rider BRD2000 2-in-1: Adjustable foam seat with 7 height options, fan resistance, and 4 stabilizing handlebars

Mary D. Brown

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