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How to Find the Best Treadmills

The treadmill is a fantastic investment for your home. It lets you work out according to your schedule without worrying about the weather or the commute to the gym.

A quality treadmill can also be a great tool to track your fitness progress over time. Whether you're training for an upcoming race or just want to maintain your fitness level having a treadmill at home is a must.

1. Motor

Find a treadmill that has a powerful motor when shopping. If you plan to log more than 20 miles per week, and do high-intensity training, choose a machine with an all-time motor of 3.0 horsepower. The deck should be at least 60 inches long. If you're a beginner, or only would like to jog or walk often, you should consider the model that has a motor that is between 1.75 and 2.5 horsepower.

You should also decide if you'd like choose a treadmill that features a touchscreen and virtual classes or opt for an easier model that doesn't have the console. quality treadmills can be folded for easy storage.

The Peloton Treadmill is a smart treadmill with a sleek design with an impressive range features. It's more expensive than our top choice but it provides an effortless running experience with an intuitive touchscreen and a wide range of workouts available on-demand from live and virtual instructors. The incline controls are located on the handrails. The quick dials allow you to alter the speed and incline while exercising. The only cup holders on this treadmill are plastic and only hold water bottles.

Another treadmill worth looking into is the NordicTrack Commercial 2450. It's more affordable than the Peloton Treadmill but has a lot of good features. With its iFit compatibility it allows you to access a variety of virtual workouts created by trainers around the world. You'll need a subscription to access the app, which is free for 30 days and is $39 per month after that. The treadmill also features a huge 22-inch touchscreen and a cushioned deck. It has a maximum speed of 12 mph and offers an incline adjustability range of 33% to 15 percent for an exercise that is more challenging.

2. Design

The design of a treadmill is vital, just like any other piece of fitness equipment. If treadmills for sale preparing for an outdoor race that is a bit hilly, you will want to choose a treadmill that has the highest incline settings. If you like to follow the workout class, choose models with a large screen and iFIT compatibility, which allows you to access classes in the studio virtual coach programs, Explore the World scenic runs and off-treadmill exercises.

Other design elements we consider include the incline and speed controls that are responsive (on the handrails and the lower console) that can adjust to your needs without having to touch the touchscreen, user-friendly buttons, and a slick interface. We also consider whether the treadmill can fold and, if it is the case, how long it will take to fold it. We also take into consideration if the treadmill requires assembly and whether the process is quick and painless.

3. Technology

The technology utilized in treadmills can make a massive difference to how easy they are to use, and whether or not there are any glitches. When we evaluate a treadmill in this category, we look at touchscreens and intuitive controls. We also consider user-friendly interfaces, intuitive controls and other features that are technologically advanced. We also look at the possibility of a treadmill being folded and moved easily. This is essential for those who have to move their machines frequently or have to fit them into tight space.

We were impressed with the Nordictrack 1250 treadmill's responsive speed and incline adjustment based on previous workouts, its lengthy belt with a comfortable cushion, the iFIT integration that gives access to studio-style classes, virtual coaches, Explore the World scenic runs, and off-treadmill training options (though it sometimes had issues with Bluetooth connectivity). Its 22" eye-catching, crisp touchscreen with a color display and iFIT compatibility make this a top treadmill.

The ProForm Carbon T10 is another treadmill that scores high. With 10" screen, it provides live streaming and on-demand iFIT walking, running, and jogging video. We love that the speed and incline adjustments are easy to navigate on the touchscreen, as are the ergonomically placed buttons for the quick adjustments, and the iFIT integration which lets you stream workouts from Zwift and Hulu Max (subscriptions required). The only drawback is that there's no USB or headphone ports.

4. Comfort

The best treadmills should feel comfortable for the people using them. People with larger bodies and longer strides should focus on the size of the deck as well as the amount of space it provides for walking or running and others may be concerned more about ergonomic features such as well-placed speed and incline controls. We also looked for features that make the machine more enjoyable to use, like front-facing speakers as well as an USB charger port as well as an insignificant cooling fan or plenty of storage space for your water bottle and other accessories.

We also considered the storage capacity of each treadmill. Not everyone has enough space to accommodate a full-size machine. Fortunately, nearly all the treadmills we tested fold down or have support arms to reduce their footprint when not in use. We evaluated how easily the machines could fold and store away, how long it took to put them up, and whether they were easy to move on firm surfaces.

If you plan on running lots of hills outdoors, you should also be aware of the highest incline. This is a crucial feature that will allow you to prepare for more difficult outdoor climbs by allowing you to simulate the ascent using the treadmill.





In terms of the technology on each treadmill, we looked for touchscreens that were responsive and easy to navigate during an exercise as well as an user-friendly interface. We also looked at the design of the treadmill and whether it was compatible with fitness apps that are made by third parties. This helped us determine if each treadmill had enough features to justify its price. A high-quality treadmill at home can help you overcome the challenges of weather conditions and costly gym memberships. It can also help you stay motivated to keep your fitness levels up.

5. Safety

If not used correctly the treadmill could be dangerous. It's a large and heavy machine that has an incline that can move at speeds of 10 or 12 miles per hour. Avoid leaning on the handrails while using the treadmill to run or walk. This could cause injury and can cause your balance to be thrown off. A risk of tripping is also caused by a messy space around the treadmill. Keep it clean and clutter free during the use of it and when storing it.

The best treadmills will include security features like a removable safety magnet attached to the belt. If a runner falls off their balance, the magnet detaches and stops the moving belt immediately. This feature can help prevent serious injuries to runners and other users. This feature is typically found on treadmills at gyms. Home users should purchase one to decrease the amount of accidents that can occur on home exercise equipment.

It is important to pay attention to the "beep" when the treadmill belt begins to move. Don't leap off before the belt has stopped. Many people make the mistake of trying to save time by jumping off before the belt is completely stopped, which could cause injuries. Also, you should be familiar with the position and operation of the emergency shut-off switch.

After you've finished using the treadmill, it's a good idea to disconnect it and switch it off. This will decrease the risk of unintentional use by children or visitors. It can also be kept in a separate location with a clear space above and around it to prevent other people from touching it accidentally.