The new year is a prime time to switch things up and start fresh with a new fitness routine. And thanks to the rise of internet-connected fitness equipment, getting back in shape has never been easier or more motivating!
To help get you started, we’ve rounded up Geneseo Communications’ favorite smart fitness tech and exercise equipment. From advanced cardio equipment to strength training and full-body workout smart gyms, the combination of cutting-edge exercise technology and Geneseo Communications’ advanced fiber network makes achieving your health and fitness goals more accessible, engaging, and convenient.
- Innovative Stationary Bikes Will Help You Fall in Love with Cardio
We begin with stationary bikes, which have come a long way from the clunky exercise bikes that many a garage has housed unridden for years. Today’s smart stationary bikes are equipped with internet connectivity and sync with apps to guide you through a full cardio workout you’ll actually enjoy. There are options for everyone, from HIIT rides to low-impact rides, themed rides, and scenic rides.
Additionally, their built-in metrics track your pedaling and monitor your time and distance, providing a detailed overview of your performance and progress. Many smart stationary bikes also feature the ability to adjust resistance quickly and easily, simulating various riding conditions that test and strengthen outdoor bikers.
Peloton
With its interactive live and on-demand classes, Peloton revolutionized home cycling and helped turn it into a hugely successful exercise craze. Peloton currently offers two versions of its famous bike, the original Peloton Bike and the Peloton Bike+. Each smart bike is equipped with a large touchscreen packed with features, including classes you can join to boost your motivation and provide encouragement along the way. Peloton bikes also track your performance in real-time and help you set, and then exceed, goals for yourself.
Echelon
For a more budget-conscious smart bike, check out Echelon, a fitness brand that manufactures a variety of exercise equipment. Like Peloton, Echelon also offers classes and interactive features to keep you moving, including on-demand workout routines. Because Echelon offers three models at different price points, many will appreciate its greater affordability compared to Peloton.
- Smart Treadmills Break the Monotony and Push Your Progress
Continuing with cardio equipment, we next turn to smart treadmills, which incorporate interactive features that make running more motivating, intense, and even enjoyable—really! For example, thanks to their generously sized displays and internet connectivity, some brands and related apps offer virtual training and scenic running routes. From the glacial beauty of the Swiss Alps to the bustle of the Boston Marathon, you’ll be eager to try out different scenarios for each run.
Many smart treadmills also feature built-in incline adjustments, which automatically change during workouts to simulate hills and offer a more challenging run. They’ll also sync your training data with apps to track metrics like calories burned, overall running distance, laps, speed, and heart rate.
NordicTrack
A staple of many home fitness rooms since the 1970s, NordicTrack is one the world’s best-known and celebrated treadmill manufacturers. NordicTrack’s lineup of fitness equipment is impressive, and its smart treadmills sport a bevy of features, including massive touchscreens (up to 24”) for tracking progress and customizing runs. Runners can also access thousands of NordicTrack’s famous iFIT classes to enhance their training sessions, encouraging fitness enthusiasts to add extra resistance and depth to their routines to push themselves further. We particularly recommend the T Series 10 Treadmill as a solid value pick for many households.
Bowflex
Most well-known for its “all-in-one” home gym equipment, Bowflex also makes excellent smart treadmills. Bowflex offers four treadmills, each loaded with features to fit different budgets. Its premium option features a large 22” touchscreen display, perfect for fully engaging in workout routines or enjoying more atmospheric simulated runs.
- Smart Home Gyms Provide Full Body Workouts with Fitness Feedback
Beyond cardio, many fitness enthusiasts know the value of strength training and muscle-building for burning fat and staying healthy. And today’s smart home gyms combine state-of-the-art technology with weights, cables, and resistance bands to offer comprehensive and fully personalized workout experiences at home.
Today’s smart weights and gym equipment include integrated sensors that record reps, sets, and rest periods, offering detailed analytics to help you optimize your workout routine. Many brands connect to online resources to guide your training and push you forward. In short, smart home gyms provide optimal fitness without needing to run to the gym!
Tonal
One of the most prized (and talked about) smart home gyms today is Tonal. Its sleek design uses digital weights for strength training in a compact footprint that people appreciate. Tonal also utilizes the power of artificial intelligence (AI) through AI-powered coaching, adjusting resistance and weight in real-time based on your performance. As it tracks your progress over time, Tonal also provides recommendations to switch up your routine or increase difficulty while its sensors help you perfect your form and lift safely. Additionally, Tonal’s extensive library of guided workouts is acclaimed for its breadth and diversity and helps hone both beginners and experienced bodybuilders alike.
Tempo
Tempo is another popular smart home gym pick. Utilizing a sophisticated smart fitness platform that includes a camera, a large touchscreen display, and AI technology, Tempo provides users responsive, real-time feedback on form while keeping tabs on your reps and progress in individual workout sessions and over time. Tempo’s app also offers a variety of strength training classes that make good use of its range of equipment and modalities.
Thanks to advances in smart home fitness equipment in recent years—and the power of Geneseo Communications’ high-speed fiber internet—you can get yourself on the path to better fitness and health. By integrating compelling interactive experiences, real-time metrics tracking, and tailored resistance and difficulty for growth and gains, these smart devices offer a modern and efficient approach to fitness from the comfort of your own home—and greatly increase your chances of sticking with your routine, too!