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How to Find the Best Treadmills

The treadmill is a great investment for your home. It allows you to exercise at your own pace and not worry about the weather or your commute to the gym.

A good quality treadmill is also a great way to track your fitness progress over time. If you're training for a marathon in the near future or just want to maintain your fitness level having a treadmill at home is an essential purchase.

1. Motor

When you are looking for a treadmill, look for one that offers a powerful motor. If you plan to log up to 20 miles a week and doing intense interval training, you should choose an option that comes with an unstoppable 3.0 horsepower motor with 60 inches of deck long. If you are a beginner or just would like to jog or walk often, you should consider an option with motors that range between 1.75 and 2.5 horsepower.

Decide if you want a smart treadmill with a touchscreen, virtual classes and a console or a basic model without one. Some models fold up to make it easy to store.

The Peloton Treadmill is a well-designed treadmill that has a sleek design with an impressive array of features. It's more expensive than our top choice, but it combines an effortless running experience with a simple touchscreen and an impressive range of workouts available on-demand from instructors both live and virtual. The incline controls are well-positioned on the handrails, and the quick dials make it simple to adjust speeds and inclines while working out. The only cup holders on this treadmill are plastic and only hold water bottles.

The NordicTrack Commercial 2450 is another treadmill worth considering. It's less expensive than the Peloton Treadmill, but it offers a number of features. Its iFit integration allows you to access a variety of virtual workouts from trainers around the world. You'll require a subscription to use the app, which is included for 30 days and is $39 per month after that. The treadmill has a 22-inch touchscreen as well as a cushioned deck. It has an maximum speed of 12 mph, and comes with an incline adjustability range of -3% to 15% for an intense workout.

2. Design

The design of a treadmill is crucial just like any other piece of fitness equipment. If you're planning to train for a challenging outdoor race it is recommended to choose the treadmill with the highest incline settings that simulate the terrain of the outdoors. If you're interested in following the class, choose models with a big display and iFIT compatibility. This lets you access studio style classes, virtual coach programmes, Explore the World scenic run, and off-treadmill workouts.

We also consider the ease of using the buttons as well as the user-friendly interface. We also consider whether the treadmill can be folded and, if it can how long it takes to fold it. We also consider whether the treadmill needs to be assembled and if it is simple and easy to do so.

3. Technology

The technology used in treadmills can make a huge difference in how easy they are to use, and if there are any issues. We take a look at touchscreens, intuitive controls, user-friendly interfaces, and other technological features when evaluating a treadmill in this category. We also consider if treadmills are portable and folds with the press of a button. This is important for those who move their treadmills around their homes or need to squeeze them into tight spaces.

The Nordictrack 1250 Treadmill impressed us with its quick speed and incline control based on previous workouts, its long belt, comfortable cushioning, and iFIT integration, which offers access to studio style classes, virtual coaches and Explore the World scenic run options, in addition to exercises off-treadmill (though Bluetooth connectivity was sometimes difficult). Its 22" striking, sharp touchscreen in color and iFIT compatibility made this a top-rated treadmill.

Another treadmill with high scores is the ProForm Carbon T10. It features a 10" display and provides live and on-demand content from iFIT to aid in running, walking and jogging. We like the fact that the speed and incline adjustments are easy to navigate through the touchscreen, the ergonomically placed buttons for the quick adjustments as well as the iFIT integration which lets you stream workouts from Zwift and Hulu Max (subscriptions required). It's only downside is that there are no USB or headphone ports.

4. Comfort

The best treadmills should be comfortable for the people using them. For those with larger bodies and longer strides might be more concerned about the dimensions of the deck, as well as the amount of space available to walk or run. Others may be more interested in ergonomic features such as well-placed control of speed and incline. We also searched for additional features that make it more enjoyable to use the machine, including front-facing speakers as well as a USB charging port, a tiny cooling fan, and plenty of storage options for your water bottle or other accessories.

We also considered the ability to store each treadmill, since not everyone has room in their home to accommodate a full-size treadmill. Fortunately, the majority of treadmills we tested fold down or have support arms to reduce their footprint when not in use. We evaluated how easily they folded and put away and how quickly they were set up and whether they were easily moved on solid surfaces.

If you intend to run lots of hills outdoors, it is important to be aware of the highest slope. This feature is important since it will allow you to prepare for more challenging outdoor climbs.

We looked for touchscreens that were responsive and an intuitive interface on every treadmill. We also looked at the design of the treadmill and if it was compatible with fitness apps that are made by third parties. This helped us determine whether each treadmill had enough features to justify the cost. Having a quality home treadmill can eliminate the hurdles of weather or expensive treadmill workouts gym memberships, and can increase your motivation to stay in shape.

5. Safety

A treadmill can be a dangerous piece of equipment if not used properly. It's a heavy, large machine with a belt that is moving at speeds up to 10 or12 miles per hour. Avoid leaning against the handrails when using treadmills to walk or run. This could cause injury and can cause your balance to be thrown off. The risk of tripping can also be caused by a clutter-filled area surrounding the treadmill. Keep it clean and clutter free during use and when storing it.

The most reliable treadmills will come with security features like an ejectable safety magnet that is attached to the belt. The magnet will come off and stop the belt immediately when a runner falls off balance. This feature can safeguard the runner as well as other people from serious injuries. The treadmills in gyms are typically equipped with this technology, and home owners should consider purchasing one to reduce the risk of accidents involving home exercise equipment.

It is important to be attentive to the "beep" when the treadmill belt begins to move. Don't leap off before the belt has stopped. Many people make the error of jumping off the treadmill before the belt has stopped. This can cause serious injuries. Also, you should be familiar with the location and usage of the emergency shut-off switch.

It's important to make sure that the treadmill is shut off and unplugged after you're finished with it. This will decrease the risk of unintentional use by visitors or children. It can also be kept in a separate location with an open space above and around it to keep other people from accidentally touching it.