Men's Fitness UK

RISE OF THE MACHINES

Outdoor running and cycling sessions are the easiest way to up your aerobic fitness, but they’re not such attractive options when nights close in, the temperature drops or it’s pouring with rain. You may also want a bit more engagement from your cardio workouts than pounding the pavements or crunching the pedals.

Some people find it easier to work out if they can gamify their sessions; others prefer to join in virtual exercise classes. Most of these cardio machines will give you at least one of those options. So, if you’ve got the space and cash to spare, a dedicated exercise machine is well worth considering.

Bowflex VeloCore

From £1,959, fitness-superstore.co.uk

The VeloCore takes home cycling workouts to a whole new level. It works like a normal stationary bike, but with the press of a button switches from a stationary bike to one that actually leans into corners. In a similar way to the Garmin

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