Treadmills, cross-trainers and an exercise bike by tall windows at RPM Gym

// Cardio · City views

Cardio training in Abu Dhabi

RPM Gym's cardio row in Al Manhal has treadmills, cross-trainers and exercise bikes facing tall windows over the city; women who prefer the women-only Ladies section can ask which equipment it currently holds. Use the comparison below to pick a machine, then see the floor on a free tour.

Training indoors is the practical way to keep cardio going through Abu Dhabi's hot months. The best machine is the one you will use regularly at an effort you can sustain, which depends on your goal and on how your joints feel.

At RPM, the cardio row runs along the windows on Level 4 of AD HUB Sports Complex. For conditioning work with sleds and ropes, see functional training.

// Choose a machine

Treadmill, bike, rower or stair climber?

A general comparison of common cardio machines. Ask RPM which are on the floor before you plan around one.

Machine	Good for	Joint impact	Keep in mind
Treadmill	Walking, incline walking and running	Higher when running; low when walking	Incline walking is a lower-impact way to raise effort
Exercise bike	Steady sessions and intervals	Low	Set the saddle height before you start
Cross-trainer	Steady, whole-body cardio	Low	Good for long sessions with less pounding
Rowing machine	Whole-body work, legs first	Low	Technique matters; ask for a quick demonstration
Stair climber	Hard work in a short time	Moderate	Hold the rails lightly rather than leaning on them

If you have a heart condition, a joint problem or another medical condition, check with a doctor before starting hard cardio.

// Frequently Asked

Questions, answered.

What cardio machines does RPM have?

The photos show a row of treadmills, cross-trainers and an upright exercise bike by tall windows, and spin bikes in the functional area. Ask the team about rowers or stair climbers if your plan uses them.

Is there cardio equipment in the Ladies section?

Confirm the current equipment inside the women-only Ladies section with the team; a free guided tour is the easiest way to see it.

Which cardio machine should I use?

The one you will use consistently and that suits your joints. A treadmill suits walkers and runners, a bike is gentler on the knees and hips, and a rower adds upper-body work. The table on this page compares them.

Do I need a membership to use the cardio area?

Ask about current options. RPM does not publish prices online; the team sends membership options and can tell you whether a day pass is currently available.

// Guides

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// Visit

Visit RPM Gym in Al Manhal

RPM Gym has one branch, on Level 4 of AD HUB Sports Complex in Al Manhal, Abu Dhabi. Book a free guided tour or message the team on WhatsApp before you come.

Address: AD HUB Sports Complex, Level 4, Al Manhal, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Opening hours: Saturday to Thursday: 06:00–23:00Friday: 09:00–22:00
Parking: Free on-site parking at AD HUB Sports Complex, then the lift to Level 4.
Phone and WhatsApp: +971 50 506 7361

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