Collection: Cross Trainers & Exercise Bikes

Cross trainers and exercise bikes both give low-impact cardio at home, but they feel quite different. A cross trainer works arms and legs together with feet never leaving the pedals; an exercise bike is seated and focuses on the legs. Bikes come as upright, spin and recumbent, each suiting a different position. Think about joint comfort, whether you want upper body involvement, and the space and ceiling height you have.

Cross trainer or exercise bike?

They suit different needs:

• Cross trainer (elliptical): a gliding motion with moving handles, working arms and legs together standing up, with feet never leaving the pedals so there's almost no impact.
• Exercise bike: seated leg work, easier on balance and comfortable for long sessions, with the seat taking your body weight.

Choose a cross trainer for full-body low-impact work, or a bike for comfortable seated cardio and reading or watching while you ride.

What type of exercise bike suits you?

The three bike styles put you in different positions:

• Upright exercise bike: a traditional seated position, compact and straightforward for general fitness.
• Spin bike: a forward, road-bike-like position with a heavy flywheel, built for standing climbs and interval work.
• Recumbent bike: a reclined seat with back support, taking pressure off the lower back and suiting anyone with back discomfort or limited mobility.

How do you set up a bike or cross trainer correctly?

Setup prevents knee and back discomfort, and seat height is the main thing people get wrong. On a bike, set the seat so your leg is almost straight at the bottom of the pedal stroke with a slight bend — too low and your knees take the strain, too high and your hips rock side to side. Adjust the seat forward or back so your knee sits roughly over the pedal when it's forward. On a cross trainer, stand upright rather than leaning on the handles, and let your heels stay in contact with the pedals. Check ceiling height for cross trainers, since the pedals raise you.

Common questions

Is a cross trainer or bike better for knees?
Both are low-impact. A cross trainer keeps feet in contact with the pedals, avoiding impact entirely; a bike takes body weight off the joints via the seat. Correct setup matters more than which you choose.

What is a recumbent bike for?
It has a reclined seat with back support, taking pressure off the lower back. It suits people with back discomfort, limited mobility, or anyone wanting a more supported riding position.

How high should an exercise bike seat be?
So your leg is almost straight at the bottom of the stroke with a slight bend. Too low strains the knees; too high makes your hips rock side to side as you pedal.

Do cross trainers need ceiling height?
Yes — the pedals lift you off the floor, so allow for your standing height plus the pedal rise. Check the machine's step-up height against your ceiling, especially for taller users.

Can I pay for an exercise bike with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our cross trainers and exercise bikes start from $153, which is four fortnightly payments of $38.25.

Build your home gym

Cardio machines work with the rest of your setup. Add a treadmill for walking, a rower for full-body work, and a floor mat underneath.

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