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    Here's 20 Pieces Of Fitness Machinery Under $500 That Amazon Reviewers Swear By

    Mini steppers, ellipticals, treadmills, and more.

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    1. A vibration plate with over 11,000 5-star reviews that has both a lifetime warranty and the ability to create full-body vibrations to activate your muscles and more.

    2. A mini stepper with resistance bands that is small enough to fit into any household but will definitely help you tone your chest, back, shoulders, and legs.

    a reviewer's mini fitness stepper with attached resistance bands

    3. A classic elliptical with 24 different levels of tension resistance and three different settings so you can grab a quick workout in your own home and not worry about hanging out in a packed gym.

    a reviewer's black elliptical with two sets of handles and a digital screen

    4. Or, an under-the-desk mini elliptical so you can work up a sweat while drafting those emails you keep saying you'll get around to.

    a reviewer using a mini elliptical which has a small digital screen

    5. A treadmill with 12 preset programs that you can setup quickly and easily and get those steps in without having to leave the comfort of your own home.

    a reviewer's black treadmill

    6. Or, a foldable under-the-desk mini treadmill that's perfect for getting in that last-minute exercise in spaces of all sizes.

    A reviewer's mini white treadmill under desk without handholds

    7. A rowing machine with an LCD monitor that will surely give your local gym a run for their money and tone up your whole body in the process.

    Reviewer's black and gray rowing machine

    8. A folding exercise bike that takes up minimal floor space and adjusts to eight different levels of resistance so you can get in whatever kind of workout you're after.

    Reviewer's black and blue folding stationary bike with screen

    9. A row-n-ride trainer with three resistance bands and a digital monitor that'll have you doing perfect squats in no time.

    a reviewer's black row-n-ride trainer

    10. An abdominal trainer that will help tone up your core muscles and have you feeling the burn after just a few minutes.

    11. A low-impact total body trainer to strengthen every muscle group in your body. With 10 levels of resistance and 80+ exercises, it's as great for beginners as it is for advanced gym-goers.

    Reviewer's black total body strength trainer

    12. A TikTok-famous desk bike with a very stable frame so you can study up while leisurely pedaling.

    Reviewer's white TikTok desk bike combination with sturdy stand

    13. Or, an under-the-desk pedal exerciser, perfect for those who don't have enough space for a stationary bike but still want to get some exercise in during their 9 to 5.

    14. A vertical climber for those days when you don't have time to trek out to the rock wall but still want to feel the burn.

    Reviewer's black vertical climber

    15. An at-home glider that will have you walking on air while you tighten and tone every muscle in your body.

    Reviewer's black and silver glider

    16. A three-in-one bike – it functions as an upright stationary bike, recumbent bike, and elliptical so you can switch up your routine without having to purchase more than one piece of equipment.

    the black and red 3-in-1 bike

    17. An aeroski trainer that simulates an indoor skiing experience and somehow is even more fun than it looks. And trust me — it looks pretty darn fun.

    Reviewer's white, blue, and orange Aeroski machine

    18. A deep squat workout machine so you can achieve the butt of your dreams. It's great for training your abs, thighs, and glutes and is incredibly easy to use and store.

    Reviewer's black squat bench

    19. A rowing machine that's compact and easy to move, but still packs a punch for your workout with its 12 different levels of resistance.

    Woman on compact black and silver rowing machine

    20. And finally, an AbCoaster sure to have you feeling the burn and that'll probably leave you curled up in a ball on your bed the next day. No pain, no gain, though, right?

    Man on silver and black AbCoaster

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