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Time does not pass quickly when you're going nowhere fast. Suddenly, however, a new crop of stationary cardio exercise machines has livened up the indoor workout world, adding everything from Internet compatibility to ecology aids to creative new movement patterns. Here's some innovative aerobic body blasters worth working up a sweat for.

The iPad holder

True ES 900 recumbent: Solid, club-quality bike with comfy mesh seat and a console that holds an iPad.

Likes: Watch a movie! Email your friends! By safely and snugly holding an iPad in place with a built-in shelf, plug and small rubber grommets that raise it slightly off the surface of the bike's control panel, this becomes a multitasking exercise machine. The bike's functions are not impeded by the tablet; resistance-adjust buttons are located outside of the tablet footprint and on the handles. Other standout features: a superb, custom-fit, elastic-mesh seat with effortless reclining and length adjustability; a wide variety of programs; a self-generating motor for no-plug-in freedom; and a step-through design that aids safety for elderly or overweight users.

Dislikes: None.

Price: $2,799. (800) 426-6570; truefitness.com

It runs on you

Woodway EcoMill: Curve-shaped manual treadmill with no motor, no buttons and a running surface made of 60 tank-tread-like rubberized slats that travel around a track, rather than a conventional, continuous tread belt pulled over a hard deck by two rollers. Your steps spin an on-board generator that powers the control panel readouts and can charge your cellphone through its USB port.

Likes: You use no electricity in fact, you generate enough to power several 100-watt light bulbs; after-market products even allow you to hook it up to the grid. The running and walking experience is far more engaging, natural and joint-friendly than on a motorized treadmill. With the exception of the generator and a bit more resistance, the EcoMill is identical to the Curve model ($6,950; formerly the Speedboard) that got a rave review in this column two years ago. Woodway claims that both make you fitter than normal treadmills, burning 30% more energy at the same level of perceived exertion. For safety, the EcoMill allows you to set a maximum speed from 1 to 15 mph.

Dislikes: None (except the price).

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Gear: Cardio exercise machines add fun features

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