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How to Find the Best Treadmills

A treadmill is one of the best fitness investments you can make for your home. It allows you to exercise at your own speed, without worrying about the weather and the journey to the gym.

A high-quality treadmill is also a great method to track your fitness progress over time. Whether you're training for an upcoming race or simply want to keep your fitness level, having a treadmill at home is an essential item.

1. Motor

When shopping for a treadmill, look for one with an impressive motor. If you plan to run more than 20 miles a week, and do high-intensity training, select a treadmill that has a continuous motor of 3.0 horsepower. The deck should be at least 60 inches in length. If you're a beginner or simply want to walk or jog at times, think about the model that has an engine that's between 1.75 and 2.5 horsepower.

It is also important to decide if you'd like choose a treadmill with a touchscreen and virtual classes, or if you prefer simple models without an console. Some models can be folded to make it easier to store.

The Peloton Treadmill is a well-designed treadmill that sports an elegant design and impressive range features. It's more expensive than our top choice however it offers a smooth running experience with a user-friendly touchscreen and a wide selection of on-demand workouts from instructors both live and virtual. The incline controls, which are situated on the handrails make it easy to adjust the speed and inclines while exercising. The only cup holders on this treadmill are plastic and only hold water bottles.

The NordicTrack Commercial 2450 is another treadmill that is worth a look. It's less expensive than the Peloton Treadmill, but it has a good set of features. Its iFit compatibility lets users to access a range of virtual workouts from trainers around the world. The app is accessible with a subscription, that costs $39 per month. The treadmill features an interactive touchscreen of 22 inches as well as a cushioned deck. It can go up to 12 mph, and has an incline range between -3 % to 15 percent for a more challenging exercise.

2. Design

The design of a treadmill is crucial, just like any other piece of fitness equipment. If you're training for a challenging outdoor race, you'll want to select the treadmill with the highest incline settings that mimic the terrain of the outdoors. If you enjoy following the workout class, choose models that feature a large screen and iFIT compatibility which lets you access classes in the studio virtual coach programs, Explore the World scenic runs and other off-treadmill workouts.

We also consider the ease of using the buttons and the user-friendly interface. We also consider whether the treadmill can fold and if it is, how long does it take to do so. We also take into consideration if the treadmill needs assembly and whether the process is easy and quick.

3. Technology

The technology utilized in treadmills makes a big difference in how easy the machines are to use and if they have any issues. We consider touchscreens and intuitive controls, user-friendly interfaces, and other technological features when evaluating a treadmill in this category. We also take into consideration whether treadmills can be folded and moved easily. This is important for those who often treadmills small move their treadmills around or have to fit them into tight spaces.

We were impressed with the Nordictrack 1250 treadmill's responsive speed and incline adjustment based on previous workouts, its lengthy belt and cushioning that is comfortable, as well as the iFIT integration that gives access to virtual coaches, studio-style classes, Explore the World scenic runs, and off-treadmill exercise options (though it did occasionally have issues with Bluetooth connectivity). The treadmill was highly rated due to its 22" color touchscreen that has attractive, sharp images and iFIT compatibility.

The ProForm Carbon T10 is another treadmill with a high score. With 10" screen, it offers on-demand live and on-demand iFIT running, walking, and jogging video. We like the ergonomically placed buttons to make rapid adjustments as well as the iFIT integration, which lets you to stream workouts via Zwift or Hulu Max with a subscription. It's only downside is that there are 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 may be more concerned with the size of the deck and the amount of space it offers for walking or running. Others may be more concerned about ergonomic features, such as well-placed control of speed and incline. We also looked for extras that make it more enjoyable to use the machine, including front-facing speakers, an USB charging port, a small cooling fan, and plenty of storage options for your water bottle or other accessories.

We also considered the ability to store each treadmill, because there isn't always room in their homes for an entire treadmill. Fortunately, the majority of treadmills we tested fold down or have support arms to reduce their footprint when not in use. We examined how easily they folded up and put away, how quickly they set up and whether or not they were easily moved on solid surfaces.

If you're planning to run many of the trails in the outdoors it is important to take into consideration the highest incline of the treadmill. This feature is important because it can help you prepare for more difficult outdoor climbs.

We looked for responsive touchscreens and an intuitive interface on each treadmill. We also considered the design of the treadmill and whether it was compatible with fitness apps from third parties. This helped us determine if each treadmill had enough features to justify the price. A high-quality treadmill at home removes the barriers of weather and expensive gym memberships, and can increase your motivation to get into shape.

5. Safety

A treadmill could be a dangerous piece of equipment if it is not used in a safe manner. It's a huge heavy machine with an incline that can move at speeds of up to 10 or 12 miles per hour. Anyone who uses a treadmill for walking and running should avoid leaning on the hand rails because this could throw off balance and lead to injuries. A messy area around the treadmill could also create tripping hazards, so it's important to keep it clean and clutter-free throughout use and storage.

The best treadmills will have safety features, such as an ejectable safety magnet that is attached to the belt. If a runner loses their balance, the magnet releases and stops the belt instantly. This feature can prevent serious injuries to runners as well as other people. Gyms have treadmills that are equipped with this technology, and home users ought to consider purchasing one to reduce the amount of accidents involving home exercise equipment.

When you are using a treadmill at home, it's important to listen for the safety "beep" that sounds when the belt starts to move, and don't jump off until the belt has stopped. Many people make the error of stepping off the treadmill before the belt has completely stopped. This could result in serious injuries. Also, you should be familiar with the position and operation of the emergency shut-off switch.

It's also a good idea to make sure that the treadmill is shut off and unplugged once you're done. This will reduce the chance of children or unsuspecting visitors accidentally turning it on and using it. Keeping it in a different room and a clear space above and around it will protect other people from accidental contact with it, as well.