Your home gym deserves and equipment upgrade and now is one of the best times to do it thanks to all the incredible Presidents’ Day deals we found on treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes and more. Right now, you can get a top-of-the-line treadmill like the Sole ST90 or the Bowflex T10 for up to 32% off or snag your first rowing machine for just under $200.
Whatever your at-home cardio routine looks like, you have a chance to save on brand new equipment to take that routine to the next level. Keep reading for the best Presidents’ Day deals on exercise equipment.
The best Presidents Day deals on exercise equipment
The best way to reinvigorate your 2024 fitness routine is with a brand new machine at an unbeatable price. Here are our favorite deals to shop this week.
Save $1,200 on a Sole ST90 treadmill
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The Sole ST90 boasts a slat belt rather than the conventional continuous belt, making it one of our favorite treadmills for marathon training. With a max speed of 12.5 mph and 15 levels of incline, you can use this machine for both tempo runs and hill training.
If you’re looking for conditioning or core strength, switch to free mode which disengages the motor and turns this into a manual treadmill, allowing you to propel the belt yourself and use eight of the 15 incline levels. Crank up the incline in free mode for the ultimate strength-building run or drop it to flat and build up as much speed as you can for optimal cardio conditioning.
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Right now, you have a chance to get the Sole treadmill at one of its lowest prices all year. Normally listed at $3,700, the Sole ST90 is on sale on Amazon for just $2,500.
$2,500 at Amazon
Save $300 on a popular under desk treadmill: WalkingPad R2
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The slim and foldable WalkingPad R2 features one of the most portable, space-saving designs we’ve seen. When not in use, it can fold in half, shrinking from about 47 inches long down to just 33 inches. Then, it can be folded again to store it in a vertical position instead of a horizontal one so it takes up almost no floor space at all. It slides easily under a desk, couch or in your closet.
It’s not just a favorite for its compact size, though. This surprisingly high-tech under-desk treadmill features eight built-in sensors to detect your cadence and foot placement. It uses that data to automatically adjust to match your walking speed, and stop when you stop. That smart tech makes it one of the best picks for your office. It’s easy to log a few steps when you can, stop when you need to and start up again without having to manually start, stop or adjust settings.
Right now, you can get this under-desk treadmill directly from WalkingPad for $739, a savings of $260. Or save even more when you get it on Amazon, where it’s currently priced at just $699 after coupon (reduced from $999).
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$699 at Amazon
$729 at WalkingPad
A hybrid stepper-elliptical machine for 24% off: Bowflex Max Total 16
Bowflex
The Bowflex Max Total 16 is part stair stepper, part elliptical machine and packed with advanced features. That includes 20 resistance levels so you can make each workout as intense (or as mild) as you want. Adjust the intensity as you go or choose from one of the preset workout programs so you can just focus on your form while the machine automatically adjusts the resistance.
It comes with a free Bluetooth heart rate monitor armband that’s great for heart rate zone training.
Get the premium Bowflex hybrid stepper-elliptical machine while it’s on sale for $1,899 (reduced from $2,499).
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$1,899 at Bowflex
Schwinn 470 elliptical machine: Save $200
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Featuring a 10-degree adjustable ramp, the Schwinn 470 is one of the only ellipticals on the market that lets you add incline for an even more challenging workout. It offers 25 levels of resistance for even more customization of your workout intensity. With a 20-inch stride length, you can enjoy a more natural running motion while you power through that high-intensity workout.
Get the high-intensity, low-impact Schwinn 470 while it’s on sale at Amazon for $1,099 (reduced from $1,299).
$1,099 at Amazon
Save more than 25% on the Bowflex T10 treadmill
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The Bowflex T10 offers incline and resistance settings as well as tons of immersive workout options that make for one of the most engaging and high intensity cardio workouts you can get indoors. For marathon trainers, the Bowflex T10 offers an impressive range of -5% up to 15% incline.
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An optional JRNY fitness membership gives you access to over 200 virtual courses that transport you to white sand beaches or the streets of Rome while you run. (JRNY costs $149 per year, but the T10 comes with a 2-month free trial.)
Right now, you can get the Bowflex T10 for just $1,499 (reduced from $1,999).
$1,499 at Bowflex
$1,641 at Amazon
Save $200 on our readers’ favorite elliptical, the Niceday CT11
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The Niceday elliptical is a CBS Sports Essentials readers’ favorite. The budget-friendly pick promises a hyper-quiet magnetic drive system designed to eliminate noise. A 16-pound flywheel and 16 resistance levels provide double the resistance levels compared to other ellipticals at this price point.
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Its 400-pound weight capacity and heavy-duty base, which is made from extra-thick commercial steel, make this model more stable than similarly priced machines.
Regularly $800, you can get the popular elliptical while it’s on sale at Amazon for just $600 right now.
$600 at Amazon
An immersive, smart exercise bike for under $1,000: Echelon EX5
Amazon
Echelon’s EX5 stationary bike features a small footprint that doesn’t take over your space. The 32 levels of quiet resistance give you variety in your workout, allowing you to captures the flats of HIIT training and the steep inclines in an epic hill ride. It even comes with a dumbbell rack on the back to stash your weights when you want to do a combined cardio and strength-training workout.
With an Echelon Premier membership ($40 per month), you’ll also get access to over 3,000 live and on-demand virtual classes as well as exclusive playlists and other premium features. Best of all, one membership can be shared by up to five users.
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Regularly priced at $1,000, you can get the 4.3-star rated stationary bike for just $786 on Amazon right now.
$786 at Amazon
Over 40% off a popular rowing machine: Sunny Health & Fitness rowing machine
Amazon
This popular Sunny Health rowing machine has earned more than 11,800 five-star ratings on Amazon. Reviewers love that it’s sturdy, quiet, and that both the seat and the rowing handle move smoothly with each repetition.
The adjustable resistance levels make it easy to alternate between high-intensity sessions and easier recovery workouts. Plus, when you’re done for the day, you can fold it up and stash it in a corner or a closet.
Amazon dropped the price on this 4.4-star rated rower to $225 with coupon (reduced from $399).
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$225 at Amazon
Save $100 on the Sportsroyals Stair Stepper
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The pedals of the 4.4-star-rated Sportsroyals Twist Stepper don’t just move up and down. They add a twist action that makes the workout a bit more challenging, targeting more muscle groups than a standard under-desk stepper. To make it even better, removable resistance bands let you get an arm workout during your cardio session.
We love that its small enough to easily stow away when not in use.
The total body exercise machine is on sale at Amazon for just $130 (reduced from $230).
$130 at Amazon
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Shop more Presidents’ Day deals on exercise equipment
Save $500 on a NordicTrack treadmill: NordicTrack Commercial 2450, $2,499 (reduced from $2,999)
A premium stationary bike for under $1,000: Schwinn IC4 Indoor Cycling Bike, $990 (reduced from $1,199)
Get $200 off an immersive, connected rowing machine: Hydrow Wave Rower, $1,695 (reduced from $1,895)
A high intensity elliptical for under $500: Youngfit elliptical machine, $390 (reduced from $460)
23% off a top-rated under-desk elliptical: Cubii JR1+, $230 (reduced from $300)
Now is the time to recommit to your health in time to feel your best for all your summer activities! One to One Fitness Center offers several ways to save in March.
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community can take advantage of sign-up specials designed to reward themselves for creating healthy habits.
Individuals can get 50% off the initiation fee (regularly $50 plus tax) and earn back what they do pay by exercising eight or more days in both April and May. Learn more online about this deal on initiation fees.
Students also can get additional savings:
Graduate students who are enrolled for the spring semester receive summer membership free.
With Spartan Shape Up memberships, affiliate students pay just $40 per month for membership from now through May, and no initiation fee or security deposit is required.
Students also can pay $44 plus tax per month with a month-to-month, ongoing plan. No initiation fee or security deposit required.
One to One Fitness Center, owned and operated by CWRU, is known for offering personal, professional, friendly and clean services. Memberships include full access to the 28,000-square-foot fitness center, group exercise classes, validated parking in Lot 53, towel and locker service, and member discounts on programs and services.
Members also can add their spouse or partner to their account for $30 plus tax per month. The center also offers personal training, Pilates Reformer, massage therapy and sound bath therapy, swim lessons, and more.
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Visit the One to One Fitness Center website, email onetoone@case.edu or call 216.368.1121 for more information.
To help you do this, we’ve tapped our Start TODAY experts for simple tips to lighten up meals, move in ways that boost metabolism and and refocus our mindset to get motivated to keep working toward your goals. Apply their strategies and finish the month feeling lighter, more energized and motivated to move forward. Here’s the plan to make it happen:
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31-Day HIIT & Walking Challenge
This month’s workout plan is focused on short workouts that pack a punch. “HIIT workouts give you a bigger bang for your workout buck! They provide a more efficient workout because you’re alternating the pace and intensity rather than sticking to a steady, moderate pace,” says Mansour. “Changing things up with HIIT prevents boredom and keeps your muscles guessing. This is how we can get the body to change — whether that change is speeding up your metabolism, burning more calories, building muscle, losing weight, or just improving overall health — keeping your body guessing is the magic ticket to seeing results!”
Active recovery days include stretching to improve flexibility and walking for a cardiovascular workout that aids muscle recovery. When weather permits, Mansour encourages people to get outside on walking days. “Walking outdoors isn’t just a workout, it’s a chance to breathe in fresh air and get out of the house to change your environment,” she says. “Each time you go outside on a walk, even if you go on the same path, you’ll see or feel something different. Maybe it’s a change in weather, plants or flowers, people or things. Prioritizing taking your walk outside can hugely benefit your mental health. Getting out of your regular environment and into nature can be a form of meditation, too.”
Get the full 31-day workout plan with unique workouts sent to you daily — plus, walking podcasts, healthy spring recipes and mindfulness tools — in the Start TODAY app!
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Lighten up comfort food favorites by adding seasonal ingredients, like in this Spring Asparagus Pasta.
3 Simple Spring Diet Tips
In addition to mixing up your workout routine, use spring as an opportunity to start lightening up your meals by packing them with seasonal ingredients. Start TODAY dietitian Natalie Rizzo shares her top tips:
Incorporate more seasonal foods. After a long winter of eating the same foods, your palate is ready for a change! Aim to add at least one spring fruit or vegetable to your meals each day, like asparagus, peas, spinach, radishes, citrus or strawberries. This Spring Asparagus Pasta is a simple weeknight dinner that feels both light and comforting. Seasonal produce is fresher, more flavorful, and an easy way to naturally boost vitamins and fiber. Plus, seasonal produce is more affordable than other items in the produce section.
Use fresh herbs to brighten up your dishes. Fresh herbs like basil, cilantro, parsley, mint, or dill can instantly upgrade simple meals without extra salt or heavy sauces. Sprinkle them on salads, roasted veggies, eggs, soups, or grain bowls for a burst of spring flavor. Cilantro is the perfect finish to this Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potato, while herbs are blended into cottage cheese in this Herby Cottage Cheese Toast with Tomato recipe for a pop of fresh flavor.
Shift from heavy comfort meals to balanced plates. As the weather warms up, it’s time to move away from heavy comfort foods and embrace lightened up spring dishes. Build plates with a mix of lean protein, whole grains or starchy veggies, and plenty of colorful produce. Think roasted veggie grain bowls, hearty salads like this BBQ Chicken Quinoa Salad, or simple stir-fries instead of creamy casseroles or heavy stews.
A sprinkle of fresh cilantro is the perfect finish to this Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potato.
Spring Clean Your Mindset with This Mental Health Exercise
Yes, we are working to propel ourselves forward toward our health goals, but an important part of that process is slowing down and reflecting.
Getting permission not to rush in a world that feels like it’s moving faster than we can keep up is a reminder that most of us need.
Yasmine Cheyenne, start TODAY mindfulness expert
“Getting permission not to rush in a world that feels like it’s moving faster than we can keep up is a reminder that most of us need, but how often would we admit that?” says Cheyenne. “ When the to-do list feels long, and we’re trying to get everything done, we often say the opposite, disregarding how we feel, and push ourselves. Yes, we all have deadlines and things that need to be done. But we also need the reminder to take care while handling our responsibilities.”
This can be easier said than done. So Cheyenne offers up a simple exercise to help: Write down the words you need to hear each day to make yourself a priority and work toward your goals. Put them somewhere you see often, like your fridge or bathroom mirror, and recite them out loud daily.
“This is a perfect example of a reminder that seems small, but can come at the perfect time and help us care for ourselves,” she explains. “One of my favorite examples is: Take it slow and don’t rush, your nervous system deserves peace.”
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“When you tell yourself the thing you’ve been needing to hear, it allows you to admit the quiet rumbling within you and take the steps you need. It might be admitting ‘I’m tired and will give myself an early night this week.’ Or you’re saying ‘I’m so proud of the way I’ve committed to moving my body everyday.’ Whether you’re cheering yourself on or reminding yourself of what you need, we don’t always slow down enough to hear what we need from ourselves, and this practice is a great way to start.”
Talking out loud to yourself may feel strange at first, but Cheyenne says over time it will help shift your mindset and translate those words into action. “When we hear ourselves recite these words, it’s like we’re planting positive seeds within us. The more we say what we need, the more we remember it, and we’re more likely to follow through and care for ourselves,” she says. “Our actions really start with the words we say to ourselves. Reading them out loud helps us rewire the way we talk to ourselves and that inner shift is exactly what opens the door to transformation.”
Join our live “Spring Reset Workshop” on March 22 to get one-on-one coaching from Yasmine Cheyenne and connect with other Start TODAY members. Sign up here!
If you’ve ever wanted to lose weight, you’ve probably heard the phrase ‘calories in versus calories out’. While it’s true to a degree, losing weight in menopause isn’t about eating less, but rather eating differently.
Speaking to fitness coach Loretta Hogg, Dr Stacy Sims says: “One of the first things that women often do, because we grew up in an era of calories in, calories out, less calories means fat loss. That is not true because if you are not eating enough, your body holds on to fat.”
This is called the ‘starvation response’, and it’s the body’s way of protecting itself when food is restricted. Metabolism slows down, hunger hormones increase, and fat stores are preserved for survival.
“Staying adequately fuelled” and strength training regularly is what’s actually needed to lose weight while managing our hormone levels in menopause. “When we’re looking at how we’re going to budge some of the meno-pot, we really want to focus on getting strong and building that muscle because if we are working on muscle and our whole focus is muscle and bone, then we end up eating accordingly.”
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Fibre and protein are the food groups to focus on, she says. They are filling, aid muscle growth (and so help maintain a healthy metabolism), help reduce food cravings, and provide us with the key nutrients our body needs when oestrogen levels fall.
We know there’s a huge market for protein powders, bars and other supplements, but actually, most of us can get what we need from eating high-protein foods.
The amount of protein you need in menopause depends on your weight. “The recommended protein intake for women over 45 is approximately 1 to 1.5g of protein per kilogram of body weight per day, which is higher than the general recommendation for younger adults,” Dr Nadira Awal, a Doctify-rated GP who specialises in women’s health and menopause, previously told woman&home. You can work out your personal recommendation using menopause specialist Dr Mary Claire Haver’s perimenopause protein calculator.
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Dr Sims says many women are “afraid of abundance” when it comes to eating, but emphasises that “without abundance we can’t lose fat”. “Let’s change the focus on not what we want to lose, but what we want to gain. We want to gain bone, we want to gain muscle. We want to fuel for that, so then the body fat comes off,” she tells Loretta.
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Dr Sims says the best way for us to gain this muscle and bone growth is through strength training. “We need to focus on heavy lifting,” she explains in another video on her Instagram account. “The caveat here is that most perimenopausal women haven’t had a long history in strength training, and it’s a learned skill.” She says consistency is key, and starting off small, even just focusing on movement without weights, before you start adding some load. “But the goal is to get into heavy resistance training, where we have low reps with a heavy weight,” she says.
Dr Sims says it’s “absolutely safe” for women to lift heavy during perimenopause and menopause – and it’s something we should all be doing. She is keen to emphasise that it’s never too late to start, and that “what matters is your form and your function”.
If you’re new to lifting weights, try a simple dumbbell workout at home and work your way up from there. If you have the means, consult a personal trainer for guidance on developing a workout plan.
Sleep is another lifestyle aspect that Dr Sims says says may affect how you lose weight. She says poor sleep “creates metabolic disturbance and dysfunction and increases fat gain”. Improving our sleep quality can lead to body composition improvements in as little as two to three weeks. High levels of cortisol, caused by poor sleep and ongoing stress, also makes fat loss harder as our bodies hold onto energy rather than using it.
Some key ways to improve sleep include going to bed and waking up at the same time every day, limiting blue light exposure at bedtime, and cutting down on your alcohol and caffeine intake.
