What Is The Best Cardio Equipment for Home Gym?

What Is The Best Cardio Equipment for Home Gym?
There are many amazing pieces of cardio equipment available for you home gym. In this video I breakdown three of the most common pieces of cardio equipment, examine the pros/cons, and give you advice on picking the perfect piece for you!
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[@flochfitness4271]

*Which is your favorite piece of cardio equipment?*

[@mikegreen5502]

Versa climber

[@flochfitness4271]

@@mikegreen5502 great call

[@jaleesa00]

Jacobs ladder

[@jaquta69]

All of them plus the air runner😂

[@flochfitness4271]

@@jaquta69 oh hell yeah!!!!

[@torus186]

Just look at which is used the least in the gym and choose that one, it will be the hardest believe me.

[@flochfitness4271]

not a bad concept!

[@r.v6290]

@@flochfitness4271 pun intended

[@garyhoward2186]

We tackled assembling the bike as a family project. kzbin.infoUgkxzg0clhbtRf2gGxPkVETFKJJKGqdsorQu The package is heavy, but I have 2 teen boys that were able to move it. The written instructions were great- we didn't need to watch the videos, but it was good knowing that the option was there if we needed it. After we were able to get it set up, the boys each rode 3 miles and I rode 8 and the bike stayed quiet. The display is easy to reset, and you can put it on whichever setting you are using (time, distance, calories, etc). I will say that my butt is a little sore from the seat, but that could be because I haven't rode in a while. While it is comfortable for me, it was not comfortable with the seat position for my friend (could not move the seat back far enough and he slightly looked like a kid riding a tricycle that he had outgrown). He also said that the seat hurt his manly parts. We are going to look for a different seat that will be compatible with this bike for him.I did purchase the Wahoo Cadence sensor and strapped it to the crank of one of the pedals. This will sync with my Apple Watch, iPhone and will import data in to my Health app. Wahoo does have other sensors available other than cadence. I can also keep either my phone or my iPad on the display and they both feel pretty secure.

[@flochfitness4271]

🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ematesfa7839]

Great review could see your channel being big one day hope you start making more videos

[@flochfitness4271]

Appreciate that. Working on finishing my first documentary, so may be uploading more soon

[@DankoGreene]

I have a Concept 2 erg (which I've used for over 30 years and still enjoy), an Air Assault (started to rust within 1 month, now badly rusted) that I use primarily for Tabata's and 60 second sprints, an elliptical that collects dust, a treadmill that I use for long walks and a Nordic Track ski machine. I primarily use the Air Assault and Concept 2 erg. I came to this channel looking for information on the ski erg. If the quality is equal to it's older brother (erg) it should be a great purchase. If I had to choose 1 form of cardio it would be kettlebells followed by kick boxing and then the Concept 2. If the question is about machines only than for me the Concept 2 would be my favouriteand most useful.

[@flochfitness4271]

Great feedback! The ski erg is a fantastic piece of equipment, and much like the rower, it’s a work horse that won’t break down like the air bike. You can do the same type of workouts as the row erg on the ski as well. Hope this helps!!!!

[@salfarovibes2930]

This is funny lol good job. Informative too.

[@flochfitness4271]

Thank you for the nice comment 👍👍

[@vandrosia]

Versaclimber TS and Jacobs Ladder are my favorites! The JL is harder with its 45° simulated bear crawl but the Versaclimber is more intuitive. Both will jack your heart rate up without killing your joints. Both are expensive but when it comes to exercise machines, if it gets you in great shape, then that machine is worth its weight in gold. If you paid $100 for a machine and only use it as a clothes hanger, then you overpaid for that machine.

[@flochfitness4271]

thanks for sharing you insights and valuable perspective! I appreciate it! I have only tried both a few times and lived to tell the tale! The versaclimber was a little rough on the upper traps and neck but the jacobs ladder was just brutal. You can use that for any kind of workout. Just has an ENORMOUS footprint so not doable for most garage/home gyms. Thank you for contributing to the convseration!

[@davidjd123]

I love how a gym/workout equipment is just a place that simulates life before the industrial revolution, (farming, hunting, gathering) our society has changed but our human body and needs are still very old.

[@flochfitness4271]

Accurate!!! You’ll like the review coming soon 👍👍

[@gordonv.cormack3216]

In order of usage: BikeErg, then RowErg, then SkiErg, then elliptical, then treadmill. I detest machines like the elliptical and the bikes that artificially tie arm and leg motions. So when I use the elliptical, I almost always use it arms-only. I put vastly more time on the bike simply because it is hands-free. I do my morning coffee, email and internet surfing on the bike. For big cardio workouts, the row erg. I like the ski erg for that too, but is is "harder" in that I get more exhausted for the same number of watts. I love running, but outdoors. so I don't use the treadmill much. When the weather's good, I run outdoors for serious cardio. When the weather's poor, I row or ski. I don't agree that it is difficult to ski erg for an hour. You can watch a movie or the news and pass the time just as easily as on the rower. Though not, I suppose, if your ski erg is bolted to the wall. That would require you to watch on a device right in front of your face, and might be a bit claustrophobic.

[@flochfitness4271]

Great feedback!

[@jamesmartinez1553]

Have the C2 rower, Skierg, and bikerg. They really are great workouts. I thought of getting the Echo bike instead of bikeerg but over and over I read that most users who had both, preferred the bikeerg.

[@flochfitness4271]

Bike erg is so money

[@eheheh3263]

Which is the quietest for an apartment??? Would appreciate your opinion

[@jamesmartinez1553]

@@eheheh3263 the noise will be the same on all three because the resistance fan is the same but to my ears, the SkiErg seems noisiest. When you’re pulling down hard, it gets loud. As for apartment, all 3 will be fine. Yes there will be noise but 20 to 30 minutes on either machine will have you dripping sweat. Rower is my favorite followed by bike. The skierg is my least favorite but when you finish your workout, you will be pumped. These machines give both and aerobic and resistance workout.

[@eheheh3263]

@@jamesmartinez1553 hey thank you for the reply I really appreciate it 🙏 it helps with making a decision

[@Matty-fl2tu]

I used to do fell racing, mountain running but as I got abit older I invested in a rowing machine I think it's fantastic best cardio machine money can offer, I don't and never will rate treadmills or stationary bikes just cause I'd rather be outdoors for that form of exercise 👌but the rowing machine is just amazing but it has to be a good rowing machine with higher resistance levels alot of these air rowers in gyms don't really offer alot of resistance, Concept, Taurus, Aviron, Nordictrack are all great rowers

[@flochfitness4271]

Great insights!!!

[@SwindonRunner]

Anything C2 makes is a safe bet. If they ever make an elliptical I will be first in line. I have all 3 machines they make, all awesome.

[@flochfitness4271]

You are spot on! Everything that I’ve used from C2 has been nothing less than fantastic. Great, build quality, very easy to maintain, and the customer support is great. I would love to see some more products from C2 but what next? Do you think an elliptical would be worthwhile?

[@keiths.heather8661]

For mental balance I would go with the Recombent bike 40 min for 300 calories burn 🔥 For Body strength I would go with the Rower which give you 300 calories burn in just 25 min 🔥 and also give you the upper body workout as well for the legs. But the specificlly legs workout efficiently is still with the bike.. you feel the legs really come alive ❤

[@flochfitness4271]

Thank you for the feedback

[@Coffeecorner2000]

I think it's a bit of a weird video because you're comparing apples and oranges, I'm looking for a video that shows me which device is better for losing weight and getting stronger, especially for people who are very overweight. I myself hesitate between the Airbike because of its compact size, or a Crosstrainer, but a rowing machine like the Concept also seems nice to have, only they take up a little more space if you are going to use it. I do shock that an Airbike can rustvover the time, but maybe it also depends on how someone uses it, because usually after your done use you Airbike you have to clean and dry your devices of course.

[@flochfitness4271]

@@Coffeecorner2000 I appreciate the feedback

[@TedBrk]

I owned a concept 2 rower for years and always ended up with back problems. Spend a ton of time trying to perfect my technique and even shared it with trainers and online. I think my back is just not suited for this type of workout so sold it. Too bad I love the idea of a full body workout in one machine. The ski-erg does look very interesting to me as an alternative but I am wondering if that will cause the same strain on my back.

[@flochfitness4271]

For those with back pain, it’s best to modalities that don’t create more stress on the back. Biking is usually a safe alternative.

[@comptegoogle511]

they should make a ski erg mounted on a treadmills to copy up hill crosscountry skiing.

[@flochfitness4271]

I like that!!!!

[@jcc5018]

This is a list of the most common machines? Really? no treadmills, ellipticals, etc, but instead a machine i have never seen before this video (the ski thing).

[@flochfitness4271]

Hey Jon, hope you are well. These are commonly purchased items for garage Gyms and are usually in functional fitness facilities (crossfits etc). I’m sorry you are put off by my review. Have a nice day.

[@KKSHS11]

The elliptical is rubbish, and these 3 machines have far less impact on your joints then a treadmill.

[@mikegreen5502]

@@flochfitness4271 which one burned the most calories ? And have you tried the Schwinn AD7 that thing is pure death I hate it I can only do about 10 minutes straight on that thing I hear the assault bike is alittle smoother

[@flochfitness4271]

@@mikegreen5502 tough to tell which burns the most calories as calorie burn is based upon the intensity and duration of performing the exercise. In general, if you can’t tolerate staying on something for prolonged amount of time, then it is going to be challenging to burn more calories conversely, if something is so easy that you can’t create intensity, then you won’t burn calories. There is a sweet spot between the two and I feel devices like the.assault bike and like you mentioned, AD7 check both of these boxes. Thanks!!!

[@mikegreen5502]

@@flochfitness4271 I own an AD7 that thing is brutallllllllll I've heard the assault bike since its chain driven and not belt like the AD7 is a bit easier

[@garywilson2466]

Concept2 rower is my weapon of choice for cardio Great review Thanks

[@flochfitness4271]

You are quite welcome!!

[@nonameavailable7858]

Which would you recommend for a chef, I’m on my feet at least 10hours per day. Which would you suggest is the best for me, I don’t want to further strain my feet and knees to do cardio.

[@flochfitness4271]

Hands down the assault bike. Hope this helps

[@nonameavailable7858]

@@flochfitness4271 thank you for the reply. Between the assault bike and elliptical, which is better?

[@flochfitness4271]

@@nonameavailable7858 good question. It comes down to usage. Are you doing higher intensity intervals? Then the assault bike would be my suggestions. If it’s more about long slow stuff, elliptical is best. Hope this helps!

[@nonameavailable7858]

@@flochfitness4271 I’m leaning towards long and slow rather than a HIIT workout.

[@nonameavailable7858]

Thank you for your response to my questions

[@MiniSquatch785]

Could do the jump rope. It's cheap, you can do it anywhere, and it is great cardio. However it's not very exciting and it requires quite a bit of skill.

[@flochfitness4271]

That’s a great call. I actually prefer the following rope amzn.to/3cN5BJ9 It’s more challenging than a speed rope making it better for conditioning. Thanks for the comment!

[@peterchats9783]

Drag rope - cool idea….so much gear to buy but not enough moola :(

[@civilunrested272]

tried jump rope, really hurts the knees and feet after a while

[@elian8466]

Max Trainer M6

[@JP67]

Rower by far

[@flochfitness4271]

It’s funny, I have been on the rower more and more often recently. Such an awesome piece of equipment.

[@johnwesley2943]

Skipping rope. 1. Saves space 2. Cheap 3. Low maintenance 4. Versatile in terms of exercises 5. Builds coordination and balance 6. Can be used aerobically and anaerobically 7. Low impact on joints

[@Meli_Alexandrias]

I don't know it may have bigger load on joints since they are locked on more

[@johnwesley2943]

@@Meli_Alexandrias ...good point, but potentially lower than jogging on concrete.

[@oscarbear7498]

Jerking off still king and free

[@johnwesley2943]

@@oscarbear7498 Only if you are ambidextrous!!!!!!!

[@theREALblackfeatherfox]

It hurts my boobs, so - while I find it fun, it’s too painful unless I strap em’ down like I’m Mulan going on a mission. 😢

[@Marian1st.]

Why don’t you have BikeErg?

[@flochfitness4271]

As of June 2022, yep, I have one and I love it. What’s your experience been with the bike erg?

[@Marian1st.]

@@flochfitness4271 I don’t have one but it’s definitely high on my list. Been looking for over a month now. Here are the bikes I consider: • Stages bike - Because I think it’s the best, built and features. I would see myself taking long rides on this. • Keiser M3i - Same thing , but as a second best. Both, more expensive than I want to spend. • Nordic Track - Because I love iFIT scenic rides. I would see myself riding this quite a lot. • Peloton - Because there’s a good deal now. But I do not like most indoor classes. I do like some of their instructors. Most likely I will not go with any of these two, because I don’t want to be locked in a subscription based program. I just wanted to add them here anyway. I’d rather use their apps ocasionally streamed from my iPad or TV and do my workouts on a different bike. • BikeErg - Because I’m not locked in a subscription system. Just not sure if it’s a fun bike to ride. I want a bike that I can ride for an hour and still enjoy it. This one is also louder than a regular bike. • Rogue Echo Bike - Because I like to exhaust myself working out. The thing is I already have Hydrow rower, so I already exhaust myself with that. But I still like this bike for the benefits you get from riding it. Contrary to what I said above, working out less and benefiting from it more, sounds like a good deal. So … that’s where I am in my research for the bike I’m going to use the most and still feel good about it.

[@ApexformGear]

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[@DoctorRevers]

The assault bike requires you to sit down. Big thumbs down. Bad form on the rower there.

[@flochfitness4271]

Thanks for the feedback! Seems like you enjoy helping others?

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[@michealofloinn2539]

All the are killers

[@flochfitness]

Let's go!!!

[@tflofitness]

Ski erg!!

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