high-intensity cardio

Sunny ASUNA 7700 Treadmill | High Performance Cardio Trainer

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The Sunny ASUNA 7700 Treadmill from Sunny Health & Fitness is the best manual treadmill for running and more intense workouts. HIIT and Tabata enthusiasts love it. At 167 lbs., with transport wheels and a soft-drop system, this unit is portable and compact—with a fold-up length of 27.5 inches. Surprisingly, it has a very high user weight capacity of 440 lbs.

The ASUNA 7700 has two heavy-duty magnetic flywheels at the front that give a smooth ride with eight different resistance levels—you can control the resistance by a gear shift that is easy to reach the user’s right side. Also, the incline is adjustable in 1-degree gradients from 10 to 14 degrees.

Even as it has no fitness console, it does have a rubber gripping surface to hold an iPad/tablet—many users might prefer this. Furthermore, the handrails— made of sweat-resistant, grip-able material—are extensive to allow eight different holding positions.

With the ASUNA 7700, you can walk/run forward, backward, and sideways—you can even do a series of squats on it. In addition, you can do sled-push/drive movements. You can also do climbing exercises—with the hands-on floor, pushing with legs, or hands walking on the treadmill, with feet on the floor.

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Concept2 BikeErg Stationary Exercise Bike | High Intensity Cardio

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The Concept2 BikeErg Stationary Exercise Bike brings enough features to easily justify its price tag at around $1,200. In addition, this bike provides one of the smoothest rides and supports all skill levels. Furthermore, it has an adjustable and dynamic air resistance system, an impressive 300-pound user weight capacity, fully adjustable handlebars, and a freewheel drivetrain for a road bike feel.

The Concept2 BikeErg uses the same air resistance system as the Concept2 Model D rower, featuring an air turbine with a damper system for overall adjustment. It’s an exercise bike that isn’t a spin or upright bike. Most users have also stated that it provides a different workout and pedaling feel than other air resistance bikes.

The Concept2 BikeErg also features a battery-operated backlit fitness monitor with built-in programs. Additionally, it features a USB port, Bluetooth, and ANT+ wireless connectivity to connect the bike to your smart devices, download/upload, track, and save your workouts. Designed and targeted for elite cyclists, the PM5 monitor accurately measures the Watts, RPM, Distance, Time, and other superior performance results.

Concept2 has applied its intuitive and straightforward touch to the handlebar and seat height adjusters. Just pull the seat to raise it, and it will remain locked at the required height; a lever flick lowers it — no fiddly pulling of pins or twisting of knobs here. In addition, the platform pedals are replaceable with cycling-specific SPD clip-in pedals.

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