Skip the gym and work out in the comfort, safety, and privacy of your own living room. From connected treadmills to strength training machines, we've tested all the most popular smart fitness equipment.
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The Best Smart Home Gym Equipment, Ranked
If COVID-19 has you skipping the gym in favor of excercising at home, you're not alone. At-home workouts are quickly becoming the norm, but not all equipment is created equal. If you're curious about smart home gym equipment, we break down the benefits below — plus we reveal all the best machines we've tested, from connected treadmills to smart mirrors.
BEST FOR LOW-IMPACT CARDIO
With its 22-inch HD touch screen and vast library of outdoor, studio, and Google Maps-based iFit workouts, the NordicTrack RW900 rowing machine is an excellent choice for all levels.
BEST FOR BUILDING MUSCLE
With its sophisticated form-tracking and rep-counting software, challenging on-demand and live classes, and excellent trainers, the Tempo Studio is the best smart strength training machine we've tested.
BEST FOR PARTNER STRENGTH WORKOUTS
The Tonal system isn’t cheap, but it’s like having a full gym’s worth of strength training equipment—and a virtual personal trainer—in your home.
BEST FOR STRESS-RELIEVING CARDIO
FightCamp is a connected home boxing gym that offers hundreds of on-demand classes on your phone or tablet. Plus its unique punch-tracking technology keeps you motivated.
BEST FOR YOGA
The Mirror is an interactive fitness device that's like having your own private gym. With thousands of classes to choose from, you can exercise without sacrificing a lot of space.
BEST FOR COMPETITIVE INDOOR CYCLING
If you can afford it, the Peloton Bike brings a high-tech spin class right to your home with sleek hardware, streaming live classes, and integration with your favorite fitness apps.
BEST FOR SLEEK TREADMILL DESIGN
The Peloton Tread is a sleek connected treadmill that offers thousands of live and on-demand fitness classes you can take in the comfort of your home.
BEST LOWER-COST PELOTON BIKE ALTERNATIVE
The Echelon Connect EX5S Bike may not have the same prestige or as many features as the Peloton Bike, but it's an excellent alternative for significantly less money.
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