The beat that transforms your workout
Cardio is the backbone of any fitness program: it boosts your metabolism, trains your heart and lungs, and helps you manage your weight. From our ancestors' ancestral running to the first exercise bike in the 20th century, the evolution of equipment has made it possible to find the right workout for every body type and goal. Today, Ironside Armour offers solutions that take cardio to a professional level, both in the weight room and at home.
Why use cardio equipment?
During a cardiovascular workout, you engage large muscle groups in continuous motion; your heart rate increases, and your heart and lungs learn to deliver oxygen more efficiently. The result is twofold: you burn calories at a sustained pace and improve endurance, breathing, and recovery. Additionally, you lower blood pressure, regulate cholesterol levels, and produce endorphins that reduce stress.
Our cardio range
BIKES
The lower body works in synergy with the arms and shoulders: perfect for HIIT or steady-state sessions. The display tracks watts, distance, and calories so you can target time, power, or burn goals.
ROWERS
A complete movement that combines leg push and arm pull, also activating the core and back muscles. Our models are divided into two parts and can be wall-mounted, ideal if space is at a premium.
AIRSKI TRAINERS
Replicates the trajectories of cross-country skiing: lats, triceps, shoulders, and core work together in a kinetic chain. Excellent for those who want upper-body conditioning without impacting the hips and knees.
CARPETS
Motorized Version – Equipped with a silent internal motor and a wide range of programmable speeds, it is ideal for those who prefer to manage the pace and incline via the console, while still maintaining the cushioned footrest that protects the knees and ankles.
Self-powered curved version – No motor: pushing with your foot sets the belt in motion. The gait is natural, the impact on joints is reduced thanks to the cushioned footbed, and the metabolic effort is even greater than that of an electric treadmill.
Accessories that complete the setup
- High density rubber mats to protect the floor.
- AirBike wind guard, so winter training remains comfortable.
- Wall brackets for AirRower and AirSki, freeing up surface at the end of the session.
Concrete benefits of cardio
- Everyday life: More breath when you're in a hurry, less breathlessness on the stairs.
- Body Composition: Calories burned, fat mass decreased, muscle tone increased.
- Health: Reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Improves lactic acid management and lowers cortisol.
- Mood: The post-workout rush of endorphins provides a good mood and mental clarity.
How to integrate cardio
A complete workout alternates aerobic activity with strength training. You can start with a 5-minute jump rope warmup, move on to a Kettlebell + AirBike circuit, and finish with stretching on artificial turf. Or schedule dedicated days: intervals on the AirRunner on Monday, long rowing with the AirRower on Wednesday, HIIT with the AirSki on Friday, with weight training sessions in between.
Choose the right machine for you
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If you want to burn calories quickly : AirBike or AirRower with variable intensity intervals.
- For legs and glutes without joint stress : AirBike or AirRunner.
- To condition the upper body : AirSki, perhaps in combo with push-ups and dips.
- Limited space? Wall-mounted AirRowers or AirSkis take up less than half a square meter.
With Ironside Armour cardio equipment, you can bring resistance training to your home or gym, all with robust, motor-free machines built with premium materials, in accordance with our brand standards.
