What counts as cardio equipment?
Cardio equipment covers any machine built to raise your heart rate through sustained, rhythmic movement; think treadmills, ski ergs, rowers and exercise bikes. It's a different job to strength equipment, which loads your muscles under resistance to build size and power rather than push your cardiovascular system. If you're building out a full home gym, our strength training equipment range covers everything from adjustable benches to squat & power racks, so you can pair your cardio sessions with proper strength days.
Shop by machine type
Right now we stock two machine types for cardio training at home, with more on the way to grow our range.
Our ski machines bring a full-body pulling motion into your training, hitting the shoulders, back, core and legs while your heart rate climbs. It's the kind of low-impact, high-output session that suits interval work or a longer steady effort, depending on how hard you pull.
If running's more your thing, our treadmills give you a self-powered, motor-free way to train indoors. There's no belt speed to set and forget; you drive the pace yourself, which makes for a more natural stride and a harder-working session than a standard motorised deck.
Not sure which one suits you? The ski machine is the better pick if you want a full-body session that hits your arms and back as hard as your legs, while the treadmill is the one to go for if running or walking is already your thing and you just want to bring it indoors. Either way, there's no motor humming away and no power cord to find a spot for, which matters more than you'd think once the machine's actually sitting in your garage.
As our range expands, expect rowers and exercise bikes to join the lineup too, each getting their own space here.
Why train with cardio equipment at home
Home cardio equipment earns its keep in a few ways. Space is the obvious one; a single machine tucked into a garage or spare room does the job of a gym membership without eating up a whole floor plan. Then there's the low-impact side of things: rowers, skis and curved treadmills are all easier on the joints than pounding pavement, so you can train harder, more often, without breaking down. And honestly, the convenience matters more than people expect. No driving to a gym, no waiting for a machine, no opening hours to work around, just step in, warm up, and go. For anyone searching for cardio equipment in NZ to set up a home gym rather than a commercial membership, that combination is usually what tips the decision.
Built to last
Our ski machine is built around a commercial-grade aluminium frame, tough enough for gyms and PT studios, so a home setup barely puts a dent in it. The treadmill takes a different approach; its commercial-grade steel frame gives it the mass and stability you need for sprint work without the deck flexing underfoot. Neither one's designed to fold up and disappear into a cupboard, but that's the trade-off for something that can actually take years of hard sessions rather than a few months of enthusiastic use. Both come with a 2-year warranty covering manufacturing defects, and both ship NZ-wide, from Auckland through to the South Island.
Why choose PowerBells
We've built PowerBells around gear that's genuinely made for home use, not scaled-down commercial leftovers. If you want the full rundown on what sets us apart, from build quality to shipping and support, head over to our Why Choose PowerBells page.