A recumbent bike is one of the most comfortable pieces of cardio equipment you can own. The reclined seat, back support, and low-impact pedaling motion make it a favorite for longer sessions, which means you need something to watch, listen to, or follow along with. The built-in display on most
Staring at the wall or watching a muted cable news loop is nobody’s idea of a good workout. Whether you’re grinding out miles on your home treadmill or logging cardio time at the gym, having your tablet mounted at eye level changes the whole experience. A solid show, a YouTube
Elliptical machines are one of the most popular pieces of cardio equipment in any gym, and for good reason. They are smooth on the joints, effective for cardio, and easy to use at any fitness level. The problem is that a long elliptical session gets dull fast, especially when the
The Planet Fitness stair stepper is one of the most punishing machines in the gym—and one of the most awkward for mounting a phone. The built-in holders rarely fit modern phones, and the small shelf blocks the display. You need a usable phone mount. If you want to watch a
If you spend any time at Planet Fitness, you already know there is more than one treadmill. In many locations there are rows and rows of them stretching across the gym floor. While they are reliable machines, they are not exactly exciting pieces of equipment. Walking or running in place
The Peloton Bike is a serious piece of fitness equipment. But for all its engineering, it ships with no dedicated place to put your phone. The thick, foam-coated handlebars rule out most standard bicycle mounts, and the screen takes up the prime real estate directly in front of you. So