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Lifespan Fitness vs StairMaster:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In October 2026, StairMaster had more branded searches than Lifespan Fitness among home fitness equipment brands in New Zealand. StairMaster had about 1,900 branded searches, while Lifespan Fitness had 90. StairMaster made up 29.3% of all home fitness equipment brand searches we track, and Lifespan Fitness accounted for 1.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about home fitness equipment brands, Lifespan Fitness appeared in one of the five answers and StairMaster in none.

Among home fitness equipment brands in New Zealand in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

StairMaster, about 21 searches for every 1 for Lifespan Fitness

StairMaster 1.9K searchesLifespan Fitness 90 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Lifespan Fitness, mentioned in 1 of 5 answers, StairMaster in 0

Lifespan Fitness in 1 of 5StairMaster in 0 of 5

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Top home fitness equipment brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Lifespan Fitness was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. StairMaster did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Concept21st
  2. NordicTrack2nd
  3. Lifespan Fitness2nd
  4. StairMaster–
  5. Peloton–
  6. Technogym–
  7. Rogue Fitness–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Concept23 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • NordicTrack1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Lifespan Fitness1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • StairMaster0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Peloton0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Technogym0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Rogue Fitness0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which home fitness equipment brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Concept2
    2. 2Lifespan Fitness
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best home fitness equipment brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Concept2
    2. 2NordicTrack
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best home fitness equipment brand in New Zealand for a home gym?”

    1. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “best home fitness equipment”

      1. Searched Google, AI Overview

        “home gym equipment nz”

        1. 1Concept2

      Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

      Is Lifespan Fitness or StairMaster more popular in search?

      This chart shows how often people search Google for Lifespan Fitness and StairMaster by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven home fitness equipment brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

      Lifespan Fitness and StairMaster among home fitness equipment brands in New Zealand, by month

      Share of searches by month for StairMaster, Lifespan Fitness. The figures are in the table below the chart.

      View monthly share of searches table
      MonthStairMasterConcept2PelotonTechnogymNordicTrackRogue FitnessLifespan Fitness
      Nov 202522.4%21.9%29.9%15.3%7.7%2.2%0.52%
      Dec 202519%26.2%25.6%16.5%10.2%1.9%0.57%
      Jan 202622.2%22.1%28.6%13.2%11.8%1.8%0.42%
      Feb 202620.7%21.8%29.1%14.3%10.7%2.7%0.64%
      Mar 202619.3%20.7%26.2%13.4%15.8%3.9%0.74%
      Apr 202618.2%18.9%30.5%15.7%12.3%3.8%0.56%
      May 202618.3%19.2%29.4%17.1%9.6%5.9%0.56%
      Jun 202618.1%25.1%25.1%14.2%7.9%9.1%0.42%
      Jul 202618.4%25.4%25.6%15.3%7.1%7.8%0.56%
      Aug 202622.7%25.2%24.6%17%7.4%2.7%0.42%
      Sep 202625.5%21.2%25.4%17.1%5.9%2.7%2.2%
      Oct 202629.3%24.4%20.4%15.3%7.3%2%1.4%

      How has branded search for Lifespan Fitness and StairMaster changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

      3 findings

      How did search popularity change for New Zealand home fitness equipment brands in October 2026?

      2 changes
      1. In October 2026, StairMaster gained share of searches among home fitness equipment brands in New Zealand, from 25.5% to 29.3%.

      2. In October 2026, Lifespan Fitness lost share of searches among home fitness equipment brands in New Zealand, from 2.2% to 1.4%.

      How are Lifespan Fitness’ and StairMaster’s branded searches counted?

      7 search terms

      Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Lifespan Fitness’ and StairMaster’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

      Lifespan Fitness

      6 branded search terms

      • lifespan fitness
      • lifespan fitness rower
      • lifespan fitness treadmill
      • lifespan treadmill
      • lifespanfitness
      • lifespanfitness treadmill

      StairMaster

      1 branded search term

      • stairmaster

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