Category 05
Cardio
Evaluate treadmills, ellipticals, bikes and rowers by biomechanics, noise, step-up height, service and ownership cost.
Step-up heightStride or deckNoiseService networkWarrantySubscription
Buying decisions
Start with the right question.
Our guides separate fit, installation and ownership from marketing language.
Start here01
The premium cardio buying guide
Choose the machine type first, then compare the specifications that matter.
Read the guide →Comparison02
Treadmill or elliptical?
Compare impact, learning curve, space, maintenance and training range.
Read the guide →Ownership03
The subscription cost check
See what remains usable if you stop paying for connected programming.
Read the guide →Our standard
We show what the recommendation is based on.
Published specifications, manuals, warranties, installation requirements, company policies. No invented testing. No paid rankings.