FITNESS

Stretch and flex without having to venture out

1 NEO 2T SMART

The Neo 2 Smart has been in our buying guide for an age, but this updated version of the bike add-on ups the power, drops the noise, and even offers true ride feel, simulating the experience of pedalling over cobbles or gravel as you train in your lounge. Pretty unique – but certainly not cheap. $1,989, 99, bikes.com.au

2 BOWFLEX MAX TRAINER M8

Not really a stepper, not really a cross trainer, but hovering at a midpoint that apparently provides maximum muscle actuation, the Max Trainer M8 is the ultimate cardio machine in half the space of a treadmill. It will absolutely, positively, kick you in the rear. $6,599, bowflex.com

3 BOWFLEX 2-24 KG SELECTTECH DUMBBELLS

The equipment required for some serious clanging and banging doesn’t have to take up half of your home gym. Selecting your desired dumbbell weight on the SelectTech dials means you get the equivalent of 15 sets of weights in one – no clutter, and pretty much perfect for a whole-body workout. $549, bowflex.com

4 ADIDAS ADIZERO PRO

The Adizero is a record-breaking shoe, and the Pro takes it to the next level. A more stable midsole, a fatigue-fighting heel, Adidas’s thinnest-ever upper, and even a carbon fibre plate tuned to flex at 30º, perfect for extra spring. It should be coming mid-May, at a price way below the competition. Around $245, adidas.com.au

5 FITBIT CHARGE 3

Oh, sure, there are brilliant watches that also do fitness, but the Charge 3 is a fitness tracker that also does watch things. Its extensive set of features mean it remains a top choice, whether you’re hitting the streets hard or just want to know how well you sleep. $179, fitbit.com

6 TECHNOGYM BIKE FORMA

Gym favourites come and go but nothing beats a good static bike – and this is a very good static bike. It’s about as close to a gym bike as you’re likely to find in the home: super-stable, hyper-quiet, and smart enough for some serious constant heart rate training. $4,260, technogym.com