Cardio Machines
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Assault Air Bike -
Essential Ski Erg – Ski Erg Machine for Full Body Cardio & Home Gym Training -
Rowing Erg – Indoor Rowing Machine for Home Gym Cardio Training -
Commercial Sledge Mat -
2.5HP Walking Pad -
Walking Pad 12km/h -
Indoor Training Exercise Bike 8KG-10Kg -
Exercise Bikes -
Foldable Electric Treadmill 1–12km/h -
Folding Electric Treadmill
Cardio Machines for UK Home Gyms
This collection is our full range of home cardio machines: walking pads, folding treadmills, exercise bikes, and three air-resistance machines (an air bike, a rowing erg and a ski erg). If you are after smaller conditioning kit such as skipping ropes, weighted vests or push-up bars, those are in Cardio & Conditioning Accessories.
Every machine at a glance
Prices checked 4 November 2026. The price on each product page is the one that applies.
| Machine | What it is | Key spec | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5HP Walking Pad | Folding under-desk walking pad, with or without handle | 1–6km/h | £109.99 |
| Walking Pad 12km/h | Folding walking pad that also takes a light jog | Up to 12km/h | £149.99 |
| Foldable Electric Treadmill | Folding treadmill for walking, jogging and running | 1–12km/h | £289.99 |
| Folding Electric Treadmill | Folding running machine with LCD display | See product page | £329.99 |
| Indoor Training Exercise Bike | Indoor cycling bike with adjustable resistance | 8kg or 10kg flywheel | £135.99 / £149.99 |
| Cardio Exercise Bike | Indoor bike with adjustable resistance and LCD monitor | See product page | £179.99 |
| Rowing Erg | Air-resistance indoor rower | 242 × 60.5 × 109cm, 200kg max user | £399.99 |
| Essential Ski Erg | Air-resistance ski erg, floor stand or wall mount | On stand 60 × 127 × 216cm | £399.99 |
| Air Bike | Fan bike with moving arm handles | 129.4 × 59.2 × 127.4cm, 43.3kg | £449.99 |
The rower, ski erg and air bike can also be bought together on their product pages: any two for £799.99, or all three for £1,199.99.
Which cardio machine should you buy?
Start with what you will actually use most weeks, then think about space.
- You want to move more during the working day: a walking pad. It slides under a desk, sofa or bed. Pick the 12km/h model if you want the option of a gentle jog.
- You want to run indoors: a folding treadmill. Both of ours fold for storage and handle walking, jogging and running. The Foldable Electric Treadmill runs from 1 to 12km/h.
- You want low-impact cardio in a small footprint: an exercise bike. It is the most compact seated option, and both of our bikes have adjustable resistance.
- You want one machine that works most of the body: the rowing erg. Every stroke uses legs, then back, then arms, without the impact of running. It needs the most floor length.
- You want short, hard intervals: the air bike. Arms and legs work together, and the fan resistance rises the harder you go, so there is nothing to adjust between rounds.
- You want upper-body cardio, or easier work for the legs: the ski erg. It is a standing, pulling movement, and it can be wall-mounted to save floor space.
If you are new to exercise, or you have a heart, joint or back condition, start with easy, steady sessions and check with your GP or physio before hard intervals.
Will it fit? Floor space for the larger machines
| Machine | Footprint | Plan for |
|---|---|---|
| Rowing Erg | 242 × 60.5cm | About 2.5m of floor length, plus room to step off at the side. Transport wheels let you roll it away. |
| Air Bike | 129.4 × 59.2cm | A little space either side for the moving arm handles. Transport wheels on the base. |
| Ski Erg | 60 × 127cm on its stand | A ceiling over 216cm and about a metre in front to hinge into each pull. Wall-mounted, it takes almost no floor. |
Walking pads and both treadmills fold, and the exercise bikes are the smallest machines here. Check exact dimensions on each product page before ordering. Our rowing machine space guide covers measuring a room in more detail.
Air resistance: how the rower, ski erg and air bike feel
All three use a fan flywheel. Go easy and the fan barely pushes back; go hard and resistance climbs straight away. That means one machine suits a 20-minute steady session and short sprints, and people of different fitness levels can share it without changing any settings. If you are deciding between resistance types, see air vs magnetic rowing machines.
Guides that help you choose
- Best rowing machines for home use in the UK
- Best ski machines for home use in the UK
- Ski machine vs rowing machine
- Rowing machine vs treadmill
- Foldable treadmills for small spaces
FAQs
What is the best cardio machine for a small home gym?
A walking pad or an exercise bike takes the least space. If you want a full-body machine, the ski erg can be wall-mounted and takes almost no floor when it is fixed to a wall.
What's the difference between a rowing erg and a ski erg?
A rowing erg is a seated movement driven mainly by the legs, then the back and arms. A ski erg is a standing pull that puts more of the work on the upper body and core. Both are low impact.
Is a walking pad enough for cardio, or do I need a treadmill?
A walking pad suits steady, low-impact walking. A treadmill adds running speeds, which matters if you want harder sessions. Our 12km/h walking pad sits in between.
What's the benefit of an air bike over a regular exercise bike?
An air bike's resistance rises with effort and its arm handles bring in the upper body, which suits intervals. A standard exercise bike is better suited to steady, seated rides at a consistent pace.
Can I buy the rower, ski erg and air bike together?
Yes. Each of the three product pages offers bundles: any two machines for £799.99, or all three for £1,199.99.
