Cardio Category Overview
The Cardio category, identified by the numeric ID 499792, belongs to the Sporting Goods > Exercise & Fitness hierarchy. It is designed for equipment specifically intended to increase heart rate and improve aerobic performance.
Included Products
This category contains stationary fitness equipment used for cardiovascular workouts. Based on examples from the US market, this includes:
- Treadmills and incline trainers
- Elliptical machines and air walkers
- Stationary exercise bikes, including upright and indoor cycling models
- Rowing machines and magnetic rowers
- Stair climbers and vertical step machines
- Hybrid trainers like elliptical-stair climber combos
Exclusions and Neighboring Categories
Do not use this category for gear that does not serve a primary cardiovascular purpose. If your product fits into the following, please use those specific paths instead: Exercise Balls, Yoga & Pilates, Medicine Balls, Exercise Equipment Mats, Vibration Exercise Machines, Exercise Benches, or Weight Lifting equipment.
Choosing Subcategories
You must choose a subcategory if your item is a specific type of gear, such as Jump Ropes, Cardio Machines, or Cardio Machine Accessories, as these offer more precise classification than the parent category.
Feed Implementation
To assign this category, use the attribute google_product_category with the value 499792 or Sporting Goods > Exercise & Fitness > Cardio. While optional, providing this ID ensures Google categorizes your items accurately, which helps prevent performance issues caused by automated misclassification.