The Sole Fitness E35 brings a reputation for durability and a user-focused warranty to the front-drive category, providing a heavier-duty frame and straightforward, long-lasting components compared with many budget-oriented models. Financially it sits between entry-level machines and premium smart units: pricier than basic options like the ProForm 520E but offering better long-term value through build quality and fewer repair concerns than cheaper competitors.
Built tough — tank-solid
Whisper-quiet — late-night rides
Built tough — tank-solid
Whisper-quiet — late-night rides
Review Summary
"Owners consistently praise the Sole Fitness E35 for its heavy‑duty construction, very smooth and quiet motion, long stride and strong warranty, describing it as highly reliable for frequent use. Few complaints appear, mostly minor setup notes or that it’s pricier and heavier than entry models."
Roomy pedals — dance-ready
Commercial-grade construction and a heavier flywheel for exceptionally smooth motion.
Roomy pedals — dance-ready
Commercial-grade construction and a heavier flywheel for exceptionally smooth motion.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The Sole Fitness E35 brings a reputation for durability and a user-focused warranty to the front-drive category, providing a heavier-duty frame and straightforward, long-lasting components compared with many budget-oriented models. Financially it sits between entry-level machines and premium smart units: pricier than basic options like the ProForm 520E but offering better long-term value through build quality and fewer repair concerns than cheaper competitors.
Built tough — tank-solid
Whisper-quiet — late-night rides
Roomy pedals — dance-ready
Commercial-grade construction and a heavier flywheel for exceptionally smooth motion.
Low step-up height and cushioned pedals designed for joint comfort on longer sessions.
Built tough — tank-solid
Whisper-quiet — late-night rides
Roomy pedals — dance-ready
Commercial-grade construction and a heavier flywheel for exceptionally smooth motion.
Low step-up height and cushioned pedals designed for joint comfort on longer sessions.
$1,200-1,700 CAD
The Sole E35 stands out as a market leader for buyers prioritizing commercial-style durability and long-term value: its rear-drive engineering, robust components and lengthy warranty make it a sensible investment for heavy home use. Versus the NordicTrack and ProForm models it sacrifices some flashy connected features but delivers stronger build quality and a better total-cost-of-ownership for users who want a workhorse rather than a tech-first machine.
Commercial-grade build — tank-like
Adjustable stride — fits tall riders
Commercial-grade build — tank-like
Adjustable stride — fits tall riders
Review Summary
"Owners report the Sole E35 feels commercial-grade with a very stable, quiet and smooth workout experience and reliable components; most negatives are limited to difficult initial assembly and its large footprint."
Silent magnetic feel — library-friendly
Heavy-duty steel frame and commercial-style construction for long-term durability.
Silent magnetic feel — library-friendly
Heavy-duty steel frame and commercial-style construction for long-term durability.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Skill Development & Mastery
Time-Saving Convenience
The Sole E35 stands out as a market leader for buyers prioritizing commercial-style durability and long-term value: its rear-drive engineering, robust components and lengthy warranty make it a sensible investment for heavy home use. Versus the NordicTrack and ProForm models it sacrifices some flashy connected features but delivers stronger build quality and a better total-cost-of-ownership for users who want a workhorse rather than a tech-first machine.
Commercial-grade build — tank-like
Adjustable stride — fits tall riders
Silent magnetic feel — library-friendly
Heavy-duty steel frame and commercial-style construction for long-term durability.
Multiple resistance levels with a responsive drive system for consistent motion.
Commercial-grade build — tank-like
Adjustable stride — fits tall riders
Silent magnetic feel — library-friendly
Heavy-duty steel frame and commercial-style construction for long-term durability.
Multiple resistance levels with a responsive drive system for consistent motion.
$1,499-1,899 CAD
The Horizon EX-59 is positioned as the best-value, straightforward trainer that focuses on a quiet drive, low maintenance and a competitive warranty to minimize cost of ownership. By undercutting the more feature-rich NordicTrack and ProForm models on price while providing a comfortable, stable stride, it appeals to buyers who want dependable center-drive-style performance without subscription-driven bells and whistles.
Library-quiet glide
Power incline
Library-quiet glide
Power incline
Review Summary
"Reviewers favor the Horizon EX-59 for its smooth, quiet operation, solid build and straightforward console, calling it a great value for regular cardio users; a minority mention it lacks advanced connectivity features compared with higher-end competitors."
Solid commercial feel
Center-drive construction delivers a balanced, natural stride with stable foot placement.
Solid commercial feel
Center-drive construction delivers a balanced, natural stride with stable foot placement.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
The Horizon EX-59 is positioned as the best-value, straightforward trainer that focuses on a quiet drive, low maintenance and a competitive warranty to minimize cost of ownership. By undercutting the more feature-rich NordicTrack and ProForm models on price while providing a comfortable, stable stride, it appeals to buyers who want dependable center-drive-style performance without subscription-driven bells and whistles.
Library-quiet glide
Power incline
Solid commercial feel
Center-drive construction delivers a balanced, natural stride with stable foot placement.
Multiple resistance levels, programmed workouts, and reliable frame for frequent use.
Library-quiet glide
Power incline
Solid commercial feel
Center-drive construction delivers a balanced, natural stride with stable foot placement.
Multiple resistance levels, programmed workouts, and reliable frame for frequent use.
$1200-1700 CAD
The Life Fitness FS4 is the premium, gym-grade option that prioritizes durability, precision engineering and low-maintenance reliability, attributes that translate into long-term ownership savings despite a higher initial price. It doesn't chase subscription-centric features or extreme powered incline gimmicks found on some consumer brands, but for buyers focused on commercial durability and minimal service downtime the FS4’s build quality and support network justify its market-leader positioning.
Ergonomic motion
Precision engineering
Ergonomic motion
Precision engineering
Review Summary
"Life Fitness FS4 users value its exceptional biomechanics, reliability and commercial-level construction that delivers a natural, low-impact stride, with the main drawbacks being the premium price and basic home-console features. It’s frequently recommended for buyers seeking gym-quality performance at home."
Gym-quality polish
Solid commercial-style frame and components built for frequent, high-volume use.
Gym-quality polish
Solid commercial-style frame and components built for frequent, high-volume use.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
The Life Fitness FS4 is the premium, gym-grade option that prioritizes durability, precision engineering and low-maintenance reliability, attributes that translate into long-term ownership savings despite a higher initial price. It doesn't chase subscription-centric features or extreme powered incline gimmicks found on some consumer brands, but for buyers focused on commercial durability and minimal service downtime the FS4’s build quality and support network justify its market-leader positioning.
Ergonomic motion
Precision engineering
Gym-quality polish
Solid commercial-style frame and components built for frequent, high-volume use.
Extensive incline and stride adjustability plus advanced console options and club-class programming.
Ergonomic motion
Precision engineering
Gym-quality polish
Solid commercial-style frame and components built for frequent, high-volume use.
Extensive incline and stride adjustability plus advanced console options and club-class programming.
$5999-8499 CAD
The E95S is positioned as the market leader for durability and long-term value, offering a heavy-duty build and smooth, stable adjustable-stride performance that outclasses many consumer machines on longevity and warranty. While it lacks some of the entertainment-first features of the NordicTrack FS14i or the compact HIIT focus of the Bowflex M9 and ProForm H14, the E95S delivers a technical and financial advantage for owners who prioritize low maintenance costs and a solid commercial-feel ride over integrated streaming. It is released and available for purchase.
Commercial-grade solidity
Whisper-quiet glide
Commercial-grade solidity
Whisper-quiet glide
Review Summary
"Owners consistently highlight the Sole E95S's rock-solid build, very smooth and quiet adjustable stride, and comfortable ergonomics, while mentioning its heavy weight, premium price, and a relatively basic console compared with some smart rivals."
Long-stride comfort
Commercial-style, heavy-duty frame built for frequent home or light commercial use
Long-stride comfort
Commercial-style, heavy-duty frame built for frequent home or light commercial use
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
The E95S is positioned as the market leader for durability and long-term value, offering a heavy-duty build and smooth, stable adjustable-stride performance that outclasses many consumer machines on longevity and warranty. While it lacks some of the entertainment-first features of the NordicTrack FS14i or the compact HIIT focus of the Bowflex M9 and ProForm H14, the E95S delivers a technical and financial advantage for owners who prioritize low maintenance costs and a solid commercial-feel ride over integrated streaming. It is released and available for purchase.
Commercial-grade solidity
Whisper-quiet glide
Long-stride comfort
Commercial-style, heavy-duty frame built for frequent home or light commercial use
Generous stride range to better fit taller users and support a more natural gait
Commercial-grade solidity
Whisper-quiet glide
Long-stride comfort
Commercial-style, heavy-duty frame built for frequent home or light commercial use
Generous stride range to better fit taller users and support a more natural gait
$2,800-3,800 CAD
The Cubii JR2 stands out as the premium seated/under-desk elliptical, combining a refined, whisper-quiet mechanism with Bluetooth connectivity and companion tracking to turn incidental movement into reliable cardio. Though pricier than basic under-desk models, it offers superior ergonomics and app-driven motivation, bridging the gap between simple portability and smart fitness—ideal for users who want measurable results while they work.
Seated cardio buddy
Almost-silent pedaling
Seated cardio buddy
Almost-silent pedaling
Review Summary
"The Cubii JR2 is widely rated as a best-in-class seated under-desk elliptical—users praise its ultra-quiet, smooth motion, effective low-impact cardio and well-designed app integration; criticisms focus on the premium price and intermittent Bluetooth connectivity issues."
App-motivated progress
Ergonomically designed pedals and smooth motion for comfortable sessions
App-motivated progress
Ergonomically designed pedals and smooth motion for comfortable sessions
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Recreational Enjoyment
The Cubii JR2 stands out as the premium seated/under-desk elliptical, combining a refined, whisper-quiet mechanism with Bluetooth connectivity and companion tracking to turn incidental movement into reliable cardio. Though pricier than basic under-desk models, it offers superior ergonomics and app-driven motivation, bridging the gap between simple portability and smart fitness—ideal for users who want measurable results while they work.
Seated cardio buddy
Almost-silent pedaling
App-motivated progress
Ergonomically designed pedals and smooth motion for comfortable sessions
Bluetooth-enabled to sync workout data with a companion app
Seated cardio buddy
Almost-silent pedaling
App-motivated progress
Ergonomically designed pedals and smooth motion for comfortable sessions
Bluetooth-enabled to sync workout data with a companion app
$300-450 CAD
The Precor EFX 835 is a market leader known for industry-leading biomechanics and a natural, joint-friendly stride preferred by premium health clubs and medical facilities. While its upfront cost can be higher than Life Fitness or Matrix models, its superior ergonomic design tends to deliver better long-term member comfort and retention, which can translate into greater financial value for clubs prioritizing premium user experience.
Natural gait feel
Cloud-walk glide
Natural gait feel
Cloud-walk glide
Review Summary
"Users consistently highlight the EFX 835's exceptionally natural, low-impact stride and commercial-grade durability, making it a gym favorite for frequent use. Minor complaints center on aging console features and higher maintenance costs over time."
Joint-friendly motion
Adjustable CrossRamp incline to emphasize different lower-body muscle groups.
Joint-friendly motion
Adjustable CrossRamp incline to emphasize different lower-body muscle groups.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Skill Development & Mastery
The Precor EFX 835 is a market leader known for industry-leading biomechanics and a natural, joint-friendly stride preferred by premium health clubs and medical facilities. While its upfront cost can be higher than Life Fitness or Matrix models, its superior ergonomic design tends to deliver better long-term member comfort and retention, which can translate into greater financial value for clubs prioritizing premium user experience.
Natural gait feel
Cloud-walk glide
Joint-friendly motion
Adjustable CrossRamp incline to emphasize different lower-body muscle groups.
Ergonomic pedal and stride design to reduce joint stress during workouts.
Natural gait feel
Cloud-walk glide
Joint-friendly motion
Adjustable CrossRamp incline to emphasize different lower-body muscle groups.
Ergonomic pedal and stride design to reduce joint stress during workouts.
$10,000-14,000 CAD
The E95S is positioned as the durable, performance-focused choice with a long stride, heavy-duty construction and reliable Bluetooth/app connectivity that appeals to serious cardio users seeking long-term value. Against the more entertainment-focused NordicTrack and compact Bowflex units, the Sole prioritizes hardware quality and warranty-backed longevity, providing a financially sensible option for buyers who value durability over the flashiest connected features.
Commercial-grade frame
Long stride comfort
Commercial-grade frame
Long stride comfort
Review Summary
"Users consistently praise the Sole E95S for its durable, gym-quality feel, very smooth and quiet operation, and excellent warranty coverage; complaints are infrequent and typically about its higher price or simple console."
Bluetooth speaker jams
Heavy-duty frame and commercial-style components built for high usage and longevity.
Bluetooth speaker jams
Heavy-duty frame and commercial-style components built for high usage and longevity.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
The E95S is positioned as the durable, performance-focused choice with a long stride, heavy-duty construction and reliable Bluetooth/app connectivity that appeals to serious cardio users seeking long-term value. Against the more entertainment-focused NordicTrack and compact Bowflex units, the Sole prioritizes hardware quality and warranty-backed longevity, providing a financially sensible option for buyers who value durability over the flashiest connected features.
Commercial-grade frame
Long stride comfort
Bluetooth speaker jams
Heavy-duty frame and commercial-style components built for high usage and longevity.
Very smooth, quiet drive system with wide resistance range for progressive training.
Commercial-grade frame
Long stride comfort
Bluetooth speaker jams
Heavy-duty frame and commercial-style components built for high usage and longevity.
Very smooth, quiet drive system with wide resistance range for progressive training.
$2,500-3,800 CAD