Smart Fit: Intelligent Equipment for In-Home Exercise

With autumn weather on the approach, the carefree days of outdoor summer exercise will soon be behind us.

A solid, simple-to-use, and smart in-home gym set-up is the best defense against the accumulation of winter weight.

Here is an array of high-tech exercise equipment that will help you keep trim whatever your workout taste—and without a trip to the gym, too.

NordicTrack X22i

Capable of reaching 40% incline, the NordicTrack X22i Incline Trainer should hit the sweet spot for runners, walkers and hikers, but where the X22i really shines is with its 22-inch touchscreen and accompanying programing. The world’s most advanced treadmill offers HD video workouts with personal trainers on courses all around the world, automatically adjusting incline and speed as you follow top fitness experts on runs through Greece, New Zealand, Hawaii and more—effectively ending the biggest drawback of treadmill workouts: monotonous repetition. Paired with NordicTrack’s iFit Coach Plus app, users will not only be able to accurately track their calorie-burning analytics but also receive dietary and lifestyle advice to reach their fitness goals. The X22i’s best piece of tech, however, is its built-in autobreeze fans that will not only work to cool you down but will match the speed and intensity of your video-guided run through the hills of France.

The NordicTrack X22i is available for $2,899.

Peloton

If personalized training is appealing but cycling is more your speed, then Peloton may be the right fit for your fitness regimen. The smart stationary bike, equipped with a 22-inch touchscreen, brings spin class into your living room with an ever-expanding library of on-demand cycling workouts—or a schedule of live spin classes, streamed directly from the Peloton studio in New York City, each of which is added into the on-demand library upon completion. If you want to get "out" of the house for a ride without actually getting out of the house and sans spin class, Peloton can accommodate users there as well, with a series of "Scenic Ride" video cycling courses that explore the great outdoors.

The Peloton bike is available for $1,995.

BowFlex SelectTech 560 Dumbbells

Of course, it can’t all be cardio, and if strength training is your focus than you can’t do better than the BowFlex SelectTech 560 Dumbbells—dumbbells that are anything but dumb. The SelectTech 560s, which let you select your desired weight with a twist of the handle, comes with built-in Bluetooth that pairs with the SelectTech app to count reps and sets, track progress and calories burned, and even offer form advice via video coaching.

BowFlex SelectTech 560 Dumbbells are available for $499.

WaterRower Club Rowing Machine with S4 Monitor

If you’re looking for a mix of cardio and strength training, a rower is a good solution—and the WaterRower Club Rowing Machine is a solid, stylish—and with the addition of the S4 monitor— smart solution. The rower, handmade from solid Ash, provides a smooth, and surprisingly quiet, rowing experience with real water-resistance. The S4 Performance monitor provides user-friendly stats on time, distance, speed/intensity, stroke rate and heart rate, as well as a number of workout programs. Best of all, the WaterRower stores simply in a standing position, and its elegant design makes it an unobtrusive addition to any room.

WaterRower Club Rowing Machine with S4 Monitor is available for $1,095.

SwimEx 1000 S Multi-User Swim Spa

You’re not going to find a better full-body workout than a lap swimming session, but until somewhat recently the reality of an indoor lap pool was not readily available for many residences. The infinitely customizable SwimEx 1000 S Swim Spa brings the strenuous, and satisfying, swim work out into the average estate. Offering an endless swimming experience, this versatile resistance pool, which can create resistance across the full width of the pool, allows users to program their workout and track their lap progress via a touchscreen monitor, and can be built with an integrated underwater treadmill for a wider range of exercise options.

Visit SwimEx.com for a customization and pricing options.