Octane Fitness

Octane Fitness was founded in 2001 with one mission: build the best low-impact cardio equipment in the world. Shop the full line at The Fitness Outlet, your authorized dealer.

About Octane Fitness

Octane Fitness was founded with a passionate vision in 2001 by Dennis Lee and Tim Porth, who drained their savings accounts and remortgaged their homes to launch the company out of a basement in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Their idea was simple: if they focused on one segment of the exercise market, they could do better than all the big companies trying to be all things to all people. That segment was low-impact cardio, and specifically the elliptical machine.

Octane developed a series of innovations that drove the elliptical category forward, including QuadLink drive and Body-Mapping Ergonomics for fluid natural motion, SmartStride technology that automatically adjusts stride length based on the user's pace, and X-Mode and GluteKicker interval programs that maximize cross training effectiveness. In 2008 Octane invented the recumbent elliptical category with the unique xRide, providing a new exercise modality for total-body seated workouts. In 2012 they made history again with the LateralX, which offers lateral motion and a stepping motion for functional total-body challenges. In 2020 True Fitness acquired Octane Fitness, bringing the brand under the same roof as one of the most respected names in commercial cardio. Browse the full in-stock Octane Fitness lineup at The Fitness Outlet including standing ellipticals, the xRide recumbent elliptical, the LateralX, and the ADX air bike. Compared to Life Fitness ellipticals, Octane tends to offer a more specialized low-impact experience with a wider variety of elliptical modalities, making them the go-to choice for facilities and home gym owners who want the most innovative elliptical options available.

Commercial or Residential, Octane Fitness Has You Covered

Octane Fitness builds for both commercial and residential markets, with their home equipment meeting the same quality and performance standards as their commercial machines. Their commercial line is found in health clubs, universities, YMCAs, professional sports facilities, and military installations around the world. Their residential line brings that same engineering and durability into the home, giving serious home gym owners access to low-impact cardio equipment that performs at a professional level without requiring a trip to the gym.

Why Buy Octane Fitness at The Fitness Outlet

The Fitness Outlet is an authorized Octane Fitness dealer with over 30 years of experience in the fitness industry. That means factory-authorized pricing, valid warranties, access to parts and service, and a team that can help you find the right equipment for your space and goals.

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FAQs

What is Octane Fitness best known for?

Octane Fitness is best known for producing the most innovative low-impact cardio equipment available, with a particular focus on elliptical machines. Founded in 2001, Octane invented the recumbent elliptical with the xRide in 2008 and the lateral elliptical with the LateralX in 2012, introducing entirely new exercise modalities that no other brand had offered before.

What is the difference between the Octane xRide and a standard elliptical?

A standard elliptical requires the user to stand and move in an oval motion. The xRide is a recumbent elliptical that allows the user to sit while still getting a full-body low-impact workout. Research has shown that users on the xRide engage significantly more muscle activation than on traditional seated cardio equipment, making it one of the most effective seated exercise options available.

What is the Octane LateralX?

The LateralX is Octane's patented lateral elliptical that adds side-to-side motion to the traditional elliptical movement. This engages the hip abductors, adductors, and stabilizing muscles that a standard elliptical does not target, delivering a more complete functional lower-body workout in the same amount of time.

What warranty does Octane Fitness equipment come with?

Warranty terms vary by product and whether the equipment is for commercial or residential use. As an authorized dealer, The Fitness Outlet can provide specific warranty details for any Octane Fitness product and assist with any claims.

Why buy Octane Fitness at The Fitness Outlet instead of elsewhere?

As an authorized dealer with over 30 years of experience, The Fitness Outlet offers factory-authorized pricing, valid warranties, and a knowledgeable team that can help you find the right Octane product for your space and goals. You also benefit from our price match guarantee, 0% financing through Affirm, and free shipping on qualifying orders.