TOP RATED BRANDS AND REVIEWS
– The reviews and brands on this page have been meticulously analyzed and tested by the leading fitness experts in the world who have over 100 years combined experience and knowledge.
RATED #1. BEST BUY! The #1 Rated and Largest fitness equipment manufacturer in the world is proudly Made in the USA! Used in thousands of Health Clubs Worldwide and known for their exceptional innovation, designs and long-lasting durability. The "BEST VALUE" brand on the market offers health club quality at very affordable Factory Direct Prices exclusively at FitnessBlowout.com. Our "MOST POPULAR" Brand, we are the #1 Free Motion dealer in the USA!
RATED #2. BEST BUY! The #1 Rated Strength Equipment Manufacturer in the country for quality and value and winner of BOTH Consumer Guide and Consumer Digest "BEST BUY" Awards! Innovative "patented" technology and features provide a more comfortable, safer and better quality workout. Our "MOST POPULAR" Home Gym/Strength Brand, we are the #1 BodyCraft dealer in the USA!
RATED #3. BEST BUY! Long standing strength equipment line in the residential, and more recently, commercial markets. Mainly known for developing economically priced residential equipment, that's been known to have some quality characteristic issues in their manufacturing. The commercial line is built to a higher standard than the residential line, but is still priced fairly for the quality.
RATED #4. A "Best Buy" Top Quality Manufacturer of high end, commercial quality treadmills and ellipticals used in Health Clubs! The "Best" commercial folding treadmill on the market! Spectacular features, quality and specs for long term reliability at nearly half the price of comparable equipment. FitnessBlowout.com is the "exclusive" North American Factory Direct distributor of this "VERY POPULAR" brand!
RATED #5. Known most for their invention of the elliptical machine in 1995. Good cardio equipment line for commercial use, but home equipment line considered pricey for the quality one gets.
RATED #6. Well known gym and consumer brand with wide selection of cardio and strength machines. Although considered a good quality brand, it is a bit over priced for what one get's in overall quality, features and functions.
RATED #7. DiamondBack has been a household brand for over 30 years. The 1260 elliptical won the coveted "BEST BUY" award two years in a row for its groundbreaking technology, innovative features and rock solid durability. FitnessBlowout.com is the #1 DiamondBack dealer in the country offering the Guaranteed Lowest Factory Direct Price!
RATED #8. This brand is primarily for beginners as it does not provide a stable, quiet ride like higher quality equipment found in gyms or hotels. Their parent company also makes a higher quality commercial brand called Free Motion which is used in the top health clubs around the world and many models come with a lifetime warranty which is a much better value and long-term investment!
RATED #9. Known in the past (mid to late 90's) as one of the premier commercial equipment manufacturers. In the recent decade, they have unfortunately fallen far from that perch due to various product recalls, and quality control issues that have lead to an unusually high rate service calls. Current product lines have improved to some degree, but are still very pricey for what you get in overall features and functions.
RATED #10. One of the largest manufactures of mid-range, and upper end cardio equipment sold worldwide. Quality is considered above par in its class and extremely price competitive for the features and functions provided.
OTHER BRANDS
RATED #11. A German manufacturer relatively new to the American market. Regarded for developing above average quality equipment, and pricing that can be a bit higher compared to comparablec ompetitors in the
same price ranges.
RATED #12. Well reviewed as a good quality residential equipment brand, mainly in treadmills. Considered to be priced fairly for overall quality, features and functions provided. Still could benefit from an overall makeover in the looks department.
RATED #13. ProForm is a label under which lightweight equipment made by Icon Fitness is sold in department stores. ProForm equipment is noisier and less reliable than quality brands. Most Proform models come with limited warranties of 90 days so the lifespan is limited. Icon also makes a higher quality brand called FreeMotion that is the #1 rated brand and offers the most advanced features on the market. FreeMotion equipment also offers a lifetime warranty so it is a much wiser long-term investment and better value.
RATED #14. A relative newcomer to the fitness industry. Internet brand of treadmills and ellipticals primarily for home use. On most models, their equipment is better than department store quality but will not provide the durability, comfort, features and specs of the top rated commercial brands which can be bought for similar prices, or in some cases, even lower prices than Smooth equipment.
RATED #15. Internet brand for home and light commercial use with limited features and specs. Larger, commercial equipment manufacturers are offering higher quality, more advanced technology, and better value for a similar price.
RATED #16. A strong consumer level brand with industry wide recognition for providing innovative products at very competitive pricing. Some products have had quality control issues in manufacturing and assembly, but overall the line has held well.
RATED #17. Long known gym brand that has been the staple of cardio equipment used in countless gyms across the nation. Product is considered solidly constructed with aesthetically pleasing designs. Pricing is also considered "reasonable" for this level of commercial quality.
RATED #18. Once known as a commercial refrigerator maker, True evolved over the last two decades and has become a well regarded fitness equipment company. Overall equipment line is mainly cardio based, and well reviewed across the industry for their quality and design.
RATED #19 LiveStrong - A newcomer to the fitness industry. Made in Taiwan and/or China. Middle of the road. Recommendations: FreeMotion is a higher quality, more established brand plus most of their products are made right here in the good ol’ USA.
RATED #20 Bowflex - An infomercial home gym for beginners. Not biomechanically sound compared to actual cast iron weight plate gyms. BodyCraft and Body Solid are better choices for home gyms. Bowflex has branched out into other categories but it will be very tough for them to compete against the big boys such as FreeMotion or other high quality brands including CardioZone.
RATED #21 Schwinn - An outdoor bicycle manufacturer that entered the indoor fitness category years ago. They have had some challenging years in business due to their products not offering unique features and benefits. FreeMotion is a better, long-term choice for cardio.
RATED #22 Weider - A lower quality brand sold in department stores. Equipment tends to be noisier and less sturdy than higher quality brands such as FreeMotion for cardio or BodyCraft or Body Solid for strength.
