When choosing cardio equipment, match the machine to your goal:
• Weight loss: treadmill or rower (highest calorie burn).
• Low-impact / joints: elliptical, recumbent bike, or rower.
• Full-body cardio: treadmills, ellipticals, and rowing machines (engages 86% of muscles).
• Small space: upright bike or folding treadmill.
If not sure, contact our fitness experts to choose the right fit.
At-home cardio machines require around 22 – 32 sq ft (2–3 square metres) of floor space, depending on the machine type and the safety clearance needed around it. For comfortable movement and safe use, many homeowners allow closer to 10 ft × 5–10 ft, depending on the equipment.
Minimum floor space by machine:
• Treadmills: Approx. 10 ft × 5 ft (plus 5 – 6.5 ft rear safety clearance)
• Rowing Machines: Approx. 10 ft × 5 ft for full rowing movement.
• Exercise Bikes: Approx. 6 ft × 4 ft
• Ellipticals: Approx. 8 ft × 5 ft (including extra overhead clearance)
• Treadmill is versatile; suitable for walking, jogging, and incline exercises, which allow burning a large number of calories.
• Exercise bike takes up little space and is suitable for both HIIT and continuous exercise.
• Rowing machine is good for working out all body muscles as you train your legs, back, abs, and arms at the same time. 800 calories are burned per hour.
• Ellipticals offer a smooth, low-impact workout.
Rowing machines, air bikes, and treadmills are the most effective cardio machines for burning belly fat. It’s because they engage multiple muscle groups and increase total calorie burn. No machine can spot-reduce fat, but these workouts help create the calorie deficit needed to reduce overall body fat over time.
Treadmill, rower, exercise bike or air bike are the best home cardio equipment for weight loss. Consistency matters the most. If you want a lower-impact option that still drives calorie burn, choose a bike or rower. If you prefer higher-intensity sessions, a treadmill or air bike is often the better pick.
Experts recommend aiming for 150–300 minutes of moderate cardio per week. Broke it into 30–60-minute sessions, 5 days a week. For weight loss, 45–60-minute moderate-to-high-intensity sessions work best. Short on time? 20-minute HIIT sessions deliver comparable fat-loss results.
Most people do well with cardio 3–5 times per week (30–45 min moderate intensity), depending on their goals and recovery. Beginners can start with 2–3 sessions and build up over 4–6 weeks. People chasing weight loss or better conditioning usually benefit from 4–5 sessions/wee, mixing steady-state and HIIT. Always include rest days. Recovery is important for better results.
Do weight lifting first. Weightlifting requires glycogen (energy). If one engages in cardio first, he or she will use up glycogen stores, which may lead to poor strength and poor muscle stimulation. Finish with 20–30 min cardio to burn fat from already-depleted stores. If endurance is your primary goal, cardio can come first.
Yes, low-impact cardio machines such as recumbent bicycles, exercise bicycles, and elliptical trainers are suitable for use in rehabilitation programs as well as by people with limited mobility. This equipment is less stressful on the joints. Also, these machines make an ideal starting point for recovering from injuries.
The price range for treadmills in Australia is $500-$5000+ depending on features, horsepower, build quality, and durability.
• Entry-level: $300–$1,200 – Walking pads and basic folding treadmills.
• Mid-range: $1,200–$2,500 – Best value for daily home use; motorised incline, wider decks.
• Premium: $2,500–$5,000 – Touchscreen consoles, app integration, heavy-duty frames.
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Rowing machines price falls between $900 – $2200+ range, depending on the resistance type (air, water, or magnetic), build quality, and smart tech features. Here are the estimated prices:
• Air Rower: $1200 – $1900
• Magnetic Rower: $500 – $1900
• Water Rower: $900 – $2200
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In Australia, exercise bikes can start at about $365 and move well above $1,000 for better-built or commercial-style models. Price changes with resistance type, build quality and features.
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