Best Deals on Fitness Equipment and Accessories

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch7 is at a new low price at Walmart right now. It typically retails for closer to $300, but Walmart’s discount is the biggest we’ve seen. This is a sleek-looking and high-performing pick, particularly if you own a Galaxy phone, and its stylish design means you can feel comfortable wearing it just about anywhere. The Watch7 offers some of Samsung’s latest health, fitness, and safety features—including sleep apnea detection, swimming stroke analysis, and daily AI-enabled Sleep and Energy scores, which make it easier to keep tabs on basic health metrics. It also has more standard features, like automatic workout-tracking, heart rate and blood oxygen level monitoring, and heart rate variability tracking.

This rugged-looking (and high-performing) Samsung smartwatch is aimed at outdoors enthusiasts—and anyone who wants the latest premium health- and fitness-tracking features. Just note that Galaxy Watches work only with Android devices. The price has been falling steadily since the summer.

Amazfit’s fitness trackers are some of the most affordable options CR has tested, and the Band 7 earns a spot among CR’s recommended models. It has an impressive 18-day claimed battery life and pairs easily with recent versions of both iPhone and Android phones. That said, our testers found it wasn’t quite as accurate at step tracking as other models, but its heart rate accuracy was adequate.

This tub-shaped ice bath from Tru Grit is now $200 less than it was at the start of summer, making it a truly impressive deal. It’s more comfortable than the other models we tried, which are more barrel-shaped. It inflates like an air mattress and is pretty sturdy. Plus, the thicker PVC walls help insulate the tub and keep the ice water colder longer. This deal is a bundle that includes two ice molds so you can easily prep your ice for your baths.

Lifepro has the widest platform of all the vibration plates we tested, which is useful as the wider your stance, the more deeply you feel the oscillations. It’s also the heaviest, at 26 pounds, making it feel the most stable. And it has a height of 5.8 inches, which can be useful if you plan to use it for exercises like lunges and planks.

The Heybike Cityrun performed well in our range, acceleration, braking, hill climb, and unassisted cruising tests. It’s at a decent discount right now, including free front basket and large basket attachments—plus CR members can save even more (see below for details). Even without battery power, it still managed to perform capably when climbing a hill at the lowest gear setting. It also has hydraulic disc brakes and a hub-drive motor, as well as front LED lights and a seven-speed Shimano shifter. The Cityrun is available in three colors: black, green, and orange. At 64 pounds, it’s a bit heavier than some other models, which can make it more difficult to move if you need to put it away or load it into a car.

Digital and All-Access members can save an extra $100 using the code HBCR100. This brings the price down to the best we’ve seen for this e-bike.

Big power gets this Class 2 electric bike moving quickly on flat ground and also up steep hills. Although the bike’s joints sound a bit rattly going over bumps, the ride is smooth and stable, and the seat and riding position are comfortable. Big tires and a front suspension help absorb bumps. At 65 pounds, the XP 3.0 is objectively heavy, so despite its convenient carry handle, it will most likely be a chore (if not impossible) for many riders to carry. It’s bulky as well, folding into a 37x18x28-inch package that’s larger than some of the other folding bikes we tested.

The Kryptonite New York FAHGETTABOUDIT Mini U-Lock had the thickest, most cut-resistant U-bar in our tests. It was the only model we could not cut with a hacksaw. It doesn’t come with mounting hardware for transport, so if you get one, you have to figure out how best to stow it.

The Abus Granit X-Plus 540 U-Lock is another good option if you want a sturdy lock for your e-bike or your regular bicycle. It scored well in our testing, but like the model above, it doesn’t include hardware for attaching it to your bike’s frame for easy transport.

The Bryton Gardia R300L is one of several combination radar-taillight devices that appear similar to the pricier Garmin Varia units. Bryton also claims that the R300L’s radar detection distance is competitive with the devices from Garmin. In our objective tests, we found a lot to like about the unit, though its on-road performance had a few hiccups.

There are five light modes to choose from, plus a radar-only (light off) mode. The R300L also features an acceleration sensor to detect when the cyclist is slowing down; the light will brighten for 3 seconds, acting as a brake light to catch the attention of a motorist. The R300L performed well in our radar distance evaluations, able to detect the test car from an average of 398 feet away. In subjective riding evaluations, the R300L mostly met expectations. When connected to a bike computer, the Bryton would notify a rider of an approaching vehicle with visual and audible alerts. But it had numerous false alerts during subjective evaluation rides on public streets. Bryton says the R300L’s battery life is up to 17 hours.

This top-rated Bowflex VeloCore Bike 16" provides the option to ride in leaning mode—which means users can tilt the bike from side to side to more realistically duplicate the feeling of bike riding. This connected bike earned excellent ratings for adjustability, data interface, features, noise, and capacity. It natively integrates with the JRNY on-demand exercise app. You’ll have access to a library of free workouts, as well as the option to sign up for the JRNY on-demand workout subscription, starting at $20 per month.

If you want a way to do cardio at home, exercising on an elliptical gets you an aerobic workout without the impact that comes with running. The Air Glide 14i is at a decent discount right now, and it’s CR Recommended for its above-average performance in our lab tests. This model got exemplary scores in our tests for construction, ease of use, and user safety. It’s also above average when it comes to ergonomics. It did fall short in terms of heart rate accuracy, but you can always wear a smartwatch or fitness tracker for more accurate readings if you want to track that.

The Renpho R4 Pro massage gun’s triangular shape makes it easy for users to get a good grip for those hard-to-reach spots on their body. It’s not particularly powerful, but its moderate massage should still be sufficient for many users. It’s straightforward to use, with one button to change speeds. It also did very well in our evaluations for handle ergonomics, postural stress, and ease of use, but changing out the attachments was a bit clunky and required a little bit of effort.

The pistol grip on the Ekrin B37S isn’t quite as maneuverable as the handle on some other devices we’ve evaluated. But its design allows users to pinch or palm the device, providing another nice option for holding the device, and the length of the handle can help users massage some of those harder-to-reach areas of the back. It’s moderately loud and provides a strong massage. It’s very easy to attach and remove different massage heads, and the B37S also comes with an excellent and well-organized carrying case.

The Renpho R3 massage gun is almost always available on sale for this price, but it’s still a good offer. This massage gun might be the best all-around device for most average users because it’s small, lightweight, and quieter than other devices. But it’s not the ideal choice for people who want the most intense massage or the best model to massage areas on the back. 

The pistol grip could add some more postural stress than other devices, though its light weight and small form could help alleviate stress for some. As a bonus, this can be charged with a standard USB-C charging cable.

At 30.2 pounds, this Schwinn folding bike is heavier than other models we’ve tested and doesn’t fold as easily or as compactly. And the lock that holds the folding handlebar stem upright while you’re riding had some play in it on our tested bike, which can make the Loop feel a little wobbly over bumps. But it’s also relatively inexpensive and comes with a handy carrying bag that keeps folded parts that aren’t secured—such as the handlebar stem and frame half—from swinging around while you’re carrying it. Most models we tested didn’t have a way to secure folding parts that could swing back and forth while moving the bike and could have used a carrying bag.