In one of the best deals we've seen, you can currently get a Bowflex Velocore Exercise Bike for $799.99 at Best Buy. But don't delay — this deal is sure to end soon, sending the Bowflex back to it's regular price of $1799.99. You also get a years' JRNY membership, worth $149, with your purchase.
Bowflex is one of our favorite brands, making some of the best exercise bikes. And the Velocore boasts a fantastic 100 resistance levels, meaning you really can step up your cardio routine a level. This model comes with a 16" HD console to really elevate your riding experience.
What truly sets this smooth ride above the rest is the 'Lean Mode' from which it gets its name – an active core-engagement feature that enables you to lean left and right, transforming your stationary ride into a fun, full-body fitness experience. You can interact with personalized programming that guides your movements, escaping into virtual environments with the realistic experience of leaning into bends as you cruise along the virtual environment.
If an exercise bike isn't for you, you can check out our guides to the best rowing machines and best treadmills. Or, if weight loss is your goal, check out our guide to the best exercise machines to lose weight for our tried and tested favorites.
Bowflex VeloCore Bike (16" Console) | Was: $1799.99, Now $799.99 at Best Buy
Prices on the Bowflex VeloCore Bike have never been lower, with an eye-wateringly good deal of $1000 off at Best Buy.
The Bowflex VeloCore Bike's dual link pedals have toe cages and shimano SPD clips, and the height adjustable seat offers options for all body types, as do the 6-hand position handlebars.
With your free one year’s free membership to the JRNY app, you can access
hundreds of workouts — both on and off the machine. These include 'explore the world' rides that virtually whisk you off to more than 50 noteworthy locations like Beijing City and Route 66, programs (pared back interval sessions displayed as line graphs), and studio sessions led by enthusiastic instructors.
With over 250 reviews on Best Buy, and a 4.3 star rating overall, users love the crisp HD screen and a tidy 84% of customers would recommend the Bowflex VeloCore Bike to a friend.
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You can keep track of your workout history via the 'journal' section of the homepage, and the app has the capacity to adjust your sessions over time to reflect your progress with a feature called 'adaptive workouts'. Successes will be met with awards and badges to keep you motivated, and the app will also suggest suitable classes for furthering your fitness based on your previous performance.
You'll also have the ability to complete programs or just ride while watching Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ or Hulu. All the metrics you need are displayed in a thin bar that you can drag around the screen so it’s not in the way, letting you catch up on your favorite series while cycling. There are also hybrid and off-bike classes available, including yoga, core work, Pilates and strength sessions.
Lou Mudge is a health writer based in Bath, United Kingdom for Future PLC. She holds an undergraduate degree in creative writing from Bath Spa University, and her work has appeared in Live Science, Tom's Guide, Fit & Well, Coach, T3, and Tech Radar, among others. She regularly writes about health and fitness-related topics such as air quality, gut health, diet and nutrition and the impacts these things have on our lives.
She has worked for the University of Bath on a chemistry research project and produced a short book in collaboration with the department of education at Bath Spa University.