Motorized treadmills or running machines as they are also known, are an excellent way to burn calories, strengthen your leg muscles, raise your heart rate and generally keep yourself fit. From a slow walk to a full on run, they are an ideal substitute for going outdoors and you can use them no matter what the weather is like. We took a look at some of the better value machines for our Best Treadmills List
Our 5 Best treadmills on today’s market.
#5 – Horizon Evolve SG Compact Treadmill
This stylishly designed Horizon Evolve SG Compact Treadmill is sleek, attractive and compact, so it can easily fit into a small space. It has a running area of 17 inches x 45 inches and is large enough to accommodate most jogging and running strides. It is fitted with 2-watt audio speakers and an input jack, so you can listen to your music whilst you workout and it has a thumb pulse heart rate monitor so you can keep a check on your heart rate. Folds and unfolds easily, and deserves a place among our Best Treadmills.
The Merit Fitness 725T Plus Treadmill has a slightly larger running area of 18 x 45 inches. Its Aerosoft cushioning system provides a softer smoother run and its 2 window LED display allows you to track your speed, distance, time, calories burned etc. It has a high quality 2.25 horsepower drive motor, adjustable speed from 0 to 10 miles per hour and an easy to fold frame for effortless storage.
#3 – LifeSpan TR 1200i Folding Treadmill
This 2.25 Horse power LifeSpan TR 1200i Folding Treadmill features highly with many reviewers largely because it is great value for money. It offers a bio-mechanically correct, deck suspension system, a multicolored LCD console to track your distance, time, speed, calories burned etc and offering several healthy living, sports training, weight loss and heart rate programs. It has a large 20 x 50 inch running area that supports up to 300Ibs, a lifetime warranty on the frame and motor and an easy drop folding system for easy opening and closing.
#2 – Confidence Power Plus Motorized Electric Treadmill
If you’re looking for something a little more basic without all the extra trimmings, then the Confidence Power Plus Motorized Fitness Treadmill WHITE could be just what your looking for. It is easy to fold down and store, is suitable for users up to 250Ibs and comes with a multi function LED display screen.
#1 – Proform 505 CST Treadmill
Our #1 recommendation in our Best Treadmills list is the Proform 505 CST Treadmill. Comes with iFit workout apps Matrix, to provide a wide range benefits from tracking and recording your workouts to simulating the incline and decline of your routes by delivering the Google street view direct to your console, allowing you to compete against others and run anywhere in the world, whenever you want. It has a quick incline from 0-10%, folds vertically for easy storage and has a user weight of up to 300Ibs. It has ProShox cushioning for a more comfortable run and is iPod compatible so you can listen to your music while you work out. Making this the most enjoyable, versatile treadmill on today’s market.
