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Strive — a verb meaning to make great efforts toward a goal or to push yourself vigorously. It's a fitting name for a lineup of cardio equipment built to help you do exactly that.
The Strive™ Series is REP's dedicated line of cardio machines, combining durable construction that holds up through your toughest sessions with front-of-the-pack innovation, like the Strive™ Air Bike featuring VPR™ (it's in the name!) and the Strive™ Curved Treadmill's heads-down display. All of it comes wrapped in a sleek, modern design that complements your existing REP strength equipment.
Below, we'll cover what you can expect across REP's Strive™ Series lineup.
Best Cardio Equipment: Strive™ Series
If you're looking to up your cardio game and make exercise fun again, we've got the best equipment that'll help you get the job done.
- Best Cardio Machine for Strength: Strive™ Curved Treadmill
- Best At-Home Cardio Air Bike: Strive™ Air Bike featuring VPR™
Best Cardio Machine for Strength: Strive™ Curved Treadmill
Cardio meets strength training with the Strive™ Curved Treadmill. A powerhouse machine, whether you're training for an upcoming HYROX or looking for a compact cardio tool for your home gym or commercial space.
This curved treadmill is fully self-powered, so you're never tethered to a wall outlet. Unlike most manual treadmills, it offers adjustable incline settings, letting you dial in the perfect grade for sprinting, jogging, walking, or resistance work. When you're ready to switch gears, crank up the resistance for sled pushes — or attach the optional tread strap and belt squat belt for sled pulls and secure backward walks.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Curved belt
- Adjustable Incline and resistance
- Sled training
- Heads-down display for sled work
- Multi-grip ergonomic handles
- No electricity needed
- Built-in programming
Best At-Home Cardio Air Bike: Strive™ Air Bike featuring VPR™
We love an air bike — they're killer for HIIT workouts, increasing resistance the harder your pedal and push. However, you can't adjust resistance on a standard air bike found in functional fitness gyms, which limits how it can be used. That's why the Strive™ Air Bike featuring VPR™ was born.
VPR™ — Variable Pitch Resistance — puts the resistance in your control, allowing you to adjust the angle of the fan blades by simply pulling or pushing on the VPR™ handle. This provides eight levels of pitch adjustment, letting you tackle fast, high-cadence sprints with minimal resistance, slow, heavy-resistance rides for power and strength, and anything in between.
"Comparing ours to others, first of all it's better looking," says Bryan Hamilton, principal mechanical engineer at REP. "We also included a wind deflector, cup holder, adjustment mechanism, and made it more compact."
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Adjustable resistance with VPR tech
- Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity
- Knurled touch points
- Built-in transport handle and wheels
- Durable steel design
- Easy-adjust ratcheting seat
Takeaway
If you're looking to pedal, push, or run, Strive™ Series equipment has you covered, with innovative designs that can support your cardio, strength, and conditioning efforts. Whether you're on the search for a treadmill that allows you to tackle sled work, or you're keen on the VPR™ technology featured on the Strive™ Air Bike, the Strive™ Series delivers versatile, high-performance equipment designed to help you train harder, smarter, and more efficiently.
FAQs
How many levels of adjustable resistance are on the Strive™ Air Bike featuring VPR™?
In addition to the natural resistance created by working with fan resistance, the Strive™ Air Bike provides you with eight levels of resistance adjustability. Simply push or pull the VPR™ handle to increase or decrease the fan blade angles, thus increasing or descreasing resistance.
Can I use the Strive™ Curved Treadmill outside?
Yes! This manual treadmill doesn't rely on electricity, so you can wheel it outside to tackle your workout. However, while built with durable steel, it's best not to use it or leave it outside in inclement weather.
Can I use the Strive™ Air Bike outside?
Yes! Roll this air bike onto your driveway or back patio when the weather is good. However, while built with durable steel components, it's best not to use it or leave it outside for long periods of time or in inclement weather.
Is there programming included on Strive™ Series equipment?
Yes, both the Strive™ Curved Treadmill and Strive™ Air Bike feature programming capabilitites accessible from the console. Choose the program that suits your needs, set your targets, track metrics, and even connect with Bluetooth and ANT+ compatible devices.
Rosie Borchert is a NASM-CPT, former Nike Volleyball coach, and fitness writer whose work has appeared on BarBend and Tonal. If anyone would like to hire her to play beach volleyball, snowboard, binge watch TV, or go climbing, please get in touch.
This article was reviewed by Ashley Boyer, ACE-CPT, for accuracy.
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