Treadmills Buying Guide by The Stepper Superstore

Treadmills Buying Guide

Brands

Merit Fitness Treadmills —
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BodyCraft Treadmills — BodyCraft manufactures Steppers and free weight equipment that ship directly from their warehouses in Los Angeles, CA, and Sunbury, OH. BodyCraft is the home of the world's finest fitness equipment, all with a lifetime warranty.
Top pick: BodyCraft TR1180 Light Commercial Treadmill
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Bowflex Treadmills — Founded in 1986, The Nautilus Group is a complete health and fitness company and a leading marketer, developer, and manufacturer of branded health and fitness products with direct, retail, and commercial sales channels worldwide. The Nautilus Group owns some of the most recognized brands in the industry with a portfolio that includes Nautilus, Schwinn, StairMaster, Trimline, TreadClimber, and Bowflex.
Top pick: Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill
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Cardio Kids Treadmills — International Youth Fitness is the leading developer and manufacturer of Youth Fitness Equipment. Since 1999 IYF has developed more than 60 different fitness products for children. Each products' foremost goal is to "Motivate Kids to Move"! At IYF they are determined to provide the tools for children to grow and mature in all areas of their life. They are working diligently to develop balanced active healthy lifestyles for children of all ages.

Aerobic exercise equipment similar to what Mom and Dad use but utilizing a modified design for children.
Top pick: Cardio Kids Big Foot Motorized Treadmill
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Cateye Fitness Treadmills — Cateye Fitness has been engineering technologically advanced fitness equipment since the early 1980s. Cateye Fitness is striving towards "the perfect workout". In the process, they have engineered many exclusive, patented features that they incorporate into their equipment. The Cateye Data Card System, for example, allows a user to store their specific workout preferences for later workouts - without having to remember or reenter the settings. Cateye fitness equipment offers the user state-of-the-art interactive technology to enhance their workout.
Top pick: Cateye Fitness ECT-T220 Treadmill
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Cory Everson Treadmills — Jamz fitness, is a leading manufacture of core strength training equipment producing quality products, offering superior design and technology. Jamz products enables consumers to bring home the health club experience, with product designs for today's active lifestyle and offers value - conscious consumers a affordable brand of quality equipment. Products that are built for easy use, comfort and safety for an enjoyable workout experience.
Top pick: Cory Everson Manual Treadmill
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Cybex Treadmills — Cybex International, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of premium exercise equipment for commercial and consumer use. The CYBEX product line includes a full range of both strength training and cardio training machines sold worldwide under the CYBEX brand. Products and programs are engineered and designed to reflect the natural movement of the human body so that each unique user %u2013 from the professional athlete to the first-time exerciser %u2013 can improve daily human performance.
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Fitnex Treadmills — We offer some of the finest fitness equipment ever built at a price that represents true value. With our decades of experience and the thousands of hours of engineering and design effort that go into our products, we are confident we offer you the best fitness equipment available anywhere at the best price.

Plus, our sleek new products set the tone for design excellence in the industry. And, our industry-leading lifetime warranty* gives you the confidence you need when you want to know you are buying the best.
Top pick: Fitnex T60 Treadmill
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Healthrider Treadmills — In the early 1990s, millions of people became ecstatic about fitness thanks to the introduction of the original HealthRider. Why? Because the HealthRider was a total-body fitness machine that made exercise easy - even fun. One that used a unique leverage system to distribute weight and work every major muscle group in the body. One that provided a lower-intensity workout that helped people get in shape without unnecessary strain on muscles or joints. And it caused quite a revolution in the fitness world.
Top pick: Healthrider Pro H750i Treadmill
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Horizon Treadmills — Horizon is based in DeForest, Wisconsin and provides high quality, reliable home fitness products. Their most impressive features are not limited to the ones you see - product development and engineering back every one of their models and keep them in top condition for years. Technology like the Comfort Zone cushioning system, with strategically placed elastometers to protect your joints and knees, make every Horizon Fitness machine and intelligent addition to your home workouts.
Top pick: Horizon T84HR Treadmill
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Image Treadmills — Image is a brand of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. - the world's largest manufacturer and marketer of fitness equipment, with 4,800 employees. The company, founded in 1977, is headquartered in Logan, Utah.
Top pick: Image 17.5S Treadmill
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Inertia Treadmills — Inertia has been designing, manufacturing and distributing quality made products since 1998. Apart from this they also have interactive fitness and gaming, back care and core training, home fitness products, commercial fitness equipment. Inertia has powerful, full-featured, economical cardio line of products. Its latest endeavor is an effort to combine gaming, entertainment and fitness into one. Inertia combines the best in Xergaming products. All with the goal of developing critical characteristics for growth (hand-eye-mind-body-sensory integration).
Top pick: Inertia Runner X6.6 Treadmill
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Landice Treadmills — Landice is a treadmill specialist - making only treadmills for over 35 years. Landice is proud of their strong, reliable fitness equipment that builds from a high standard of structural quality - and has won them several consumer awards as a result. If you are buying a treadmill for your home, you know you are getting a commercial-quality machine, and if you are buying for a Club, you know you are buying from a company that values the strength and reliability of their machines - backed by a warranty suited for unlimited use. Landice Treadmills also offer high-end computers in their Cardio and Executive models, for anyone wanting to combine a great machine with sophisticated computer workout aids.
Top pick: Landice L970 Club Executive Trainer Treadmill
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Life Fitness Treadmills — Life Fitness invents, manufactures, and delivers the world's most advanced fitness equipment to both commercial and home markets. It is the global leader in providing industry-tailored solutions to world-class fitness facilities and training centers.

Los Angeles-based Global Fitness Inc., founded in 1992, specializes in remanufacturing elite exercise equipment from top-of-the-line brands including Nautilus, Schwinn, LifeFitness, Precor, and StarTrac. The company has 37 international dealers and backs all of its cardiovascular products with a full six-month parts and labor warranty and a full 1-year warranty on motors.
Top pick: Life Fitness 95Te Remanufactured Treadmill with Integrated LCD TV
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LifeCore Fitness Treadmills — LifeCore Fitness was founded in the early 1990s in San Marcos, California, as a retail company. The founders spent many years on the showroom floor talking to customers and developing products based on what they heard: fitness goals, health needs, specific questions, likes, and dislikes, and after-the-sale feedback. The result: incredibly durable rowing machines, bikes, and elliptical trainers that consistently earn some of the highest customer praise in the industry.
Top pick: LifeCore Fitness LC-T1000HRO Treadmill
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LifeSpan Fitness Treadmills — LifeSpan is genuinely interested in enhancing your health and wellness, and our innovative fitness solutions support our commitment to healthy living Our goal is to help you get the maximum benefit and enjoyment from your physical activity by providing superior quality products with the features you want and the service you deserve , all for a great value.

Since 1994, we have grown to become a leader in developing innovative fitness solutions and a forerunner in medical fitness.
Top pick: LifeSpan Fitness PRO5 Treadmill
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Motus Treadmills — MOTUS Co., Ltd. was founded in 1993 as a venture manufacturer of fitness equipment which includes treadmills, Crosstrainers ellipticals, bikes, steppers and strength training machines. With over 12 years of experience manufacturing high quality commercial treadmills, Motus is further engaged, a 10 year agreement in 1995, which was concluded with the National Sports Science Institute. The result is a cooperative R&D program which has ensured the latest trends and findings which is directly afforded to the engineers and product developer in real time without the need for special studies to be compiled only when required.
Top pick: Motus M995TL Treadmill with Integrated LCD-TV
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Multisports Treadmills — With the tagline, The Future of Fitness Multisports continuously proves itself to be a leader in its industry. For almost 20 years, Multisports has been supplying fitness retailers with the best products available on the market today.
Top pick: Multisports T-8070 Treadmill
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New Balance Treadmills — The idea for New Balance Fitness Equipment has been more then a year in the making. In 2003, New Balance and Fitness Quest's partnership created a line focused on innovation, ergonomic fit and biomechanical design, the latest interactive computer technology and superb manufacturing. New Balance, a world leader in high performance footwear and apparel, built its company on the philosophy that products that fit better, perform better%u2026period. Fitness Quest is a leader in high quality exercise equipment and an industry innovator that is unmatched when it comes to fitness innovation, so the combination just made sense.
Top pick: New Balance 1400 Treadmill
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Noramco Treadmills — Noramco Fitness is a leading manufacturer of Super Tuff treadmills designed for the most demanding environments. Our products are found in health clubs, gyms, hotels, government installations, and sports medicine facilities. Our reputation for durable and technology driven treadmills is our guarantee that our treadmills will last through a lifetime of use.
Top pick: Noramco NF4616HRT 16 MPH Edition Treadmill
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NordicTrack Treadmills — "Gliding wood skis with just the right amount of resistance...patented flywheel and cables that gave the real "feel" of skiing...and precision adjustments to provide a custom fit to each skier" this is the secret to design of NordicTrack. NordicTrack has come to symbolize the means for serious athletes and fitness-buffs alike to "get ready for adventure," whatever that may be. Whether you're getting ready to rock climb in Yosemite, river raft on the Colorado or simply get ready to fit into that new swimsuit, NordicTrack has the solution.
Top pick: NordicTrack Professional Series 4000 Treadmill
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Phoenix Treadmills — Phoenix Health & Fitness is well-known for their high quality exercise equipment. Its parent company Greenmaster Industrial Corporation has been a success in its industry for over a decade. Phoenix Health & Fitness partners with Reflex Design to stay on the cutting edge of the ever-changing fitness equipment market. Reliability, consistency, honesty and urgency are the standards of Phoenix Health & Fitness.
Top pick: Phoenix Easy-Up Motorized with Motion Control Treadmill
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Precor Treadmills — Founded in 1980, Precor is headquartered near Seattle in Woodinville with offices in the United Kingdom, Germany, Benelux, Austria, Japan and China. Engineered to move the way you move, Precor equipment sets the global standard for a fluid, natural, low-impact workout experience. Precor is a subsidiary of the Amer Group Plc, a leading global sports equipment company with internationally recognized brands Wilson, Atomic, and Suunto.
Top pick: Precor C956i Remanufactured Treadmill
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Proform Treadmills — ProForm combines motivational electronics with innovative features to create products that help you get results.

ProForm is a brand of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. - the world's largest manufacturer and marketer of fitness equipment, with 4,800 employees. The company, founded in 1977, is headquartered in Logan, Utah.
Top pick: Proform 7.0 Crosstrainer Treadmill
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Quantum Fitness Treadmills — Founded in 1990 by Brooke Ayton, Quantum is a manufacturer of quality weight equipment for the medical and fitness markets. Their roots which were in the medical and rehabilitation markets, quickly expanded into fitness as the demand increased for workout facilities in new settings such as health clubs, corporate wellness and the housing market.

With "Enhancing the Quality of Life" as their motto, innovative products continue to be designed and introduced to meet the needs of the ever-changing fitness industry. Their signature ab machine series which included the Power Crunch, Thera Crunch, and Roto Crunch, was a highly successful and unique patented line which quickly made Quantum a household name in fitness facilities the world over.

In the summer of 2004, the company took a "Quantum leap" into the cardiovascular manufacturing arena. First with introduction of the Q series treadmills followed by the release of the patented Q Stride elliptical series which is the next generation of elliptical motion trainer. Recently, they released the new Phantom line, a show stopping lineup of the best and most popular pieces taken to a new level of artful design. Their goals are simple. Produce high quality products, at the most reasonable prices, supply great customer service and most of all offer the most unique and effective equipment on the market today.
Top pick: Quantum Fitness Q-3.2 EX Treadmill
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Reebok Treadmills — Reebok is an United Kingdom-based ancestor company was founded for one of the best reasons possible: athletes wanted to run faster. So, in the 1890s, Joseph William Foster made some of the first known running shoes with spikes in them. By 1895, he was in business making shoes by hand for top runners; and before long his fledgling company, J.W. Foster and Sons, developed an international clientele of distinguished athletes. The family-owned business proudly made the running shoes worn in the 1924 Summer Games by the athletes celebrated in the film "Chariots of Fire".
Top pick: Reebok Vista 8500 Treadmill
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Sole Treadmills — Sole brings over twenty years of treadmill and fitness product design and manufacturing to the table in our line of innovative equipment designed for fitness conscious people.
Sole Treadmills are preferred and used exclusively by hotels nationwide for In Room Fitness. In addition Sole Treadmills have also received great ratings from the TreadmillDoctor.com for our high quality. The Treadmills offer great value and are the most portable treadmills available. They have a very stable base with four wheels for ease of movement, folding decks to conserve space.
Top pick: Sole F85 (2008 Model) Folding Treadmill
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Stamina Treadmills — Stamina Products Inc. was founded in 1987. From the beginning, our focus has been to supply quality and value to the fitness and leisure markets. Over the years, Stamina has developed a broad distribution base, including mass merchants, sporting goods dealers, catalogs, internet retailers, and TV shopping networks. In addition, our products are available all over the world through our extensive international placements. We were also one of the first to develop infomercial products with the introduction of the American Gladiator Home Gym. In 1991, Stamina Products Inc. was listed on the Inc. 500 list as one of the fastest growing companies in the United States.
Top pick: Stamina INMotion II manual Treadmill
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Star Trac Treadmills — The international leader of commercial quality fitness equipment, Star Trac introduced their first piece of commercial fitness equipment in 1974. From beginners to advanced athletes, Star Trac dedicates effort into fulfilling every part of the exercise experience by providing products that require little maintenance, can endure constant use, and have been designed specifically with the user in mind. Best known for their treadmills, each and everyday more than 2 million people in over 65 countries use Star Trac exercise equipment in residential settings and fitness facilities. Star Trac is committed to delivering unparalleled service to all their customers.
Top pick: Star Trac E-Series Treadmill with Integrated Screen
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Stex Treadmills — STEX's corporate goal is continue to strengthen its leadership position in the fitness industry through the development of innovate products, while continuing to set the standards for quality excellence, customer satisfaction and product support.
Top pick: Stex 8025TX Built-in 12 inch LCD-TV Treadmill
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Tekk Fitness Treadmills — Tekk Fitness is genuinely interested in enhancing your health and wellness, and their innovative fitness solutions support a commitment to healthy living. Their goal is to help you get the maximum benefit and enjoyment from your physical activity by providing superior quality products with the features you want and the service you deserve - all for a great value. Since 1994, they have grown to become a leader in developing innovative fitness solutions and a forerunner in medical fitness.
Top pick: Tekk Fitness TEKK Two Treadmill
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Trackmaster Treadmills — Since 1978, long before most current treadmill companies began, Trackmaster has built treadmills widely regarded as the absolute quality benchmark; the toughest, most durable institutional treadmills in the industry. Trackmaster's design concept was simple and make an affordable heavy-duty treadmill that could withstand years of punishing use without wearing out, while retaining the features that treadmill users want. Quiet, attractively designed and with a choice of full featured digital controllers. Trackmaster for 1998 sets the standard.
Top pick: Trackmaster TMX55 Fitness Treadmill
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Tunturi Treadmills — Founded in Finland in 1922, Tunturi is one of the leading and best-known manufacturers of fitness equipment in the world. While Tunturi manufactures everything from high quality Rowing Machines to treadmills today, the company had its origins as a bicycle repair shop.
Top pick: Tunturi T90 Treadmill
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Weslo Treadmills — Weslo machines promote a comfortable balance of exercise, nutrition and relaxation with on-going analysis so you can keep track of your results.

Weslo is a brand of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. - the world's largest manufacturer and marketer of fitness equipment, with 4,800 employees. The company, founded in 1977, is headquartered in Logan, Utah.
Top pick: Aerobic Stride 2.0 Manual
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Golds Gym Treadmills — Gold's Gym has become the benchmark for quality in the exercise world and now you can bring Gold's Gym home.

Gold's Gym is a brand of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. - the world's largest manufacturer and marketer of fitness equipment, with 4,800 employees. The company, founded in 1977, is headquartered in Logan, Utah.
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Health Trainer Treadmills —
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Price

Under $500 Treadmills —
Top pick: Stamina INMotion II manual Treadmill
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$500 to $1,000 Treadmills —
Top pick: Proform Crosswalk 3.0 XT Treadmill
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$1,000 to $1,500 Treadmills —
Top pick: Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill
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$1,500 to $2,000 Treadmills —
Top pick: Sole F83 (2008 Model) Folding Treadmill
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Over $2,000 Treadmills —
Top pick: Landice L970 Club Executive Trainer Treadmill
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Horsepower

The motor may seem to be just another technical feature on a treadmill, but this is the one feature where you really get what you pay for. The bigger the motor, the quicker the unit will accelerate, the smoother the ride, and the more durable the unit will be. Most of the higher-end treadmills are 2.0 horse-power or higher. This motor size that can handle the rigors of long and intense workouts. If you've run on a gym treadmill, most of these are probably 3-4 horsepower, as this sized motor is built to last for multiple users, with many, many, workouts a day. Make sure you know what you'll be using you.

There are three ways to measure Horsepower:

Continuous-Duty Horsepower (CD) The continuous power that a treadmill motor can reach and maintain under any load or no-load condition. This rating, which is the most powerful rating listed, is important to ensure concise, steady-state running.

Treadmill Horsepower The amount of horsepower a motor can reach under intermittent load conditions (approximately 70 to 80 percent of continuous horsepower rating).

Peak-Duty Horsepower The absolute maximum horsepower a treadmill motor can reach under peak load conditions (approximately 50 to 60 percent of continuous horsepower ratings).

Non-Motorized Treadmills — On a manual treadmill, the action of your feet against the deck moves the belt. Since there are no electronics involved, these Treadmills are much more affordable. You provide all of the power, providing a great workout for your lower body. However, it can be difficult to get the belt moving intially and straining against the belt can stress your joints. Additionally, if the Treadmill does incline, you'll have to adjust it manually. This means you'll have to get off the Treadmill to change the incline, and then you'll be stuck with one incline level during each workout.
Top pick: Phoenix Denise Austin Easy-Up Manual with Video Treadmill
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Under 2 hp Treadmills — If you are looking to walk or jog on your Treadmill, these will provide plenty of horsepower. Walkers should look for a Treadmill with at least 1 hp in order to get adequate speed and power for their workouts. For light Jogging you'll want to step up to a 1.5 hp Treadmill. Runners will want a Treadmill with at least 2 hp, for options check out our 2 to 4 hp Treadmills.
Top pick: BodyCraft TR1120 Treadmill
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2 to 4 hp Treadmills — If you'll be running on your treadmill you'll want at least a 2 hp treadmill. Higher horsepowers mean faster acceleration, a smoother ride and durablility. If you'll be using the treadmill often or for long runs, check out the Treadmills with 3 and 4 hp motors. If you'l be putting the Treadmill in a gym or want an extremely durable Treadmill, check out our Over 4 hp Treadmills.
Top pick: Fitnex T60 Treadmill
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Over 4 hp Treadmills — If you'll be putting your Treadmill in a gym or Health Club you'll need a motor with at least 3 but preferably 4 hp. This motor will hold up to the continuous workloads your clientele will put on them.
Top pick: Motus M995T Treadmill with LED Display
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Min Speed

Minimum speed is an important feature when it comes to Rehab Treadmills. When using a Treadmill to recover from an injury it is very important to have the treadmill start very slowly, Under 1 mph, and smoothly, so that no jarring or injury is caused to the patient.

Less than 1 mph Treadmills — These Treadmills have Minimum Speeds of Under 1 mph. Ideal for those recovering from injury or the elderly. Starting at the slow speeds minimize any 'jump starting' that may cause injury to joints.
Top pick: Tunturi T60 Treadmill
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1 mph or More Treadmills — These Treadmills have Minimum Speeds of 1 mph or More. This is fine for the average healthy user. However, if you have an injury or bad joints, you'll want to check out our Treadmills with Minimum Speeds Under 1 mph for Treadmills that give a slower, more gradual start to eliminate any stress to the joints from a 'jump start'.
Top pick: Multisports T-790 Treadmill
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Max Speed

Most better treadmills go up to at least 10 mph. This is equivalent to running a 6-minute mile pace. And while that's a quick pace, if you ever want to sprint at a speed quicker than that, you may want to look at a treadmill that goes a bit faster. You'll want to make sure you find a Treadmill that goes fast enough for you at your peak pace.

Under 10 mph Treadmills — These Treadmills go up to a peak speed of 9.9 mph, the equivalent of just over a 10 min mile. If you'll only be using your treadmill for walking and light jogging this should be plenty. If you're a serious runner or want to sprint or run intervals, you'll want to step up to our 10 to 15 mph Treadmills.
Top pick: Bowflex TC1000 TreadClimber
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10 to 15 mph Treadmills — These Treadmills have peak speeds ranging from 10 mph, the equivalent of a 10 min mile to 15 mph, equal to a 4 min mile. Great for a serious runner or those want to sprint or run intervals. If you're really fast or really hard-core, check out our Over 15 mph Treadmills for the ultimate in speed.
Top pick: Sole F80 (2008 Model) Folding Treadmill
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Over 15 mph Treadmills — These Treadmills have peak speeds over 15 mph which is equal to a sub 4 min mile. Great for the really fast or really hard-core.
Top pick: Tunturi T85F Treadmill
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Belt Length

Belt Length is one of the most important features on a Treadmill because it is directly tied to how comfortable the users will be when using the Treadmill. You'll want to make sure that the Belt Length you choose is long enough for your Stride Length when using it. Your stride is the distance that your feet will move apart when you run, jog or walk. Belt Lengths range from 36' to 63' with most falling around the 50' to 55' mark.

There are 3 factors to consider when deciding which Belt Length is right for you. First, how tall are you? As a general recommendation, those under 5'4' should look for a Belt Length in the 45' to 55' inch range. Those 5'4'- 5'8', should look for Belt Lengths in the 50' to 60' range. And those 5'8' - 6', should look for Belt Lengths 55' to 60'. And those over 6' should look for Belt Lengths over 60'.

The next factor to consider is your leg length. No matter what your height if your legs are really long, you'll want to look at the high end of the range above or even step up to the next tallest range. Conversely, if your legs are very short, you'll want to look at the lower end of the range for your height, or even step down to the next shortest range.

The third factor to consider is how you want to use your Treadmill. If you'd like to run you'll want to look for a Belt Length on the longer side for your height and leg length. If you'll be walking look for a Belt Length on the shorter side for your height and leg length. If you'll be doing light jogging and/or power-walking, you can stick with the recommendations above.

Under 50 in. Treadmills — Treadmills with Belt Lengths Under 50 inch are ideal for those below 5'4', those who are slightly taller with shorter legs or who want to walk on their Treadmill. Since these Treadmills tend to be smaller they are also usually less expensive than those with longer Belts. If you're close to 5'4' and you've got long legs or you want to run, you may want to step up to our 50 to 60 in Belt Length Treadmills.
Top pick: Health Trainer HT-720T Treadmill
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50 to 60 in. Treadmills — Treadmills with Belt Lengths 50 to 60 in are ideal for someone in the 5'4'' - 6' height range. They are also good for those who are slightly taller with short legs or slightly shorter with long legs. Within this range, if you're looking to walk on your Treadmill, stick to the shorter end of the range. If you're looking to run, you'll want the longer end of the range. If you're close to 6' and you've got long legs and/or you want to run, you may want to step up to our Over 60 in Belt Length Treadmills.
Top pick: Tunturi T30 Programmable Treadmill
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Over 60 in. Treadmills — Treadmills with Belt Lengths Over 60 in are ideal for someone over 6'. They are also good for those slightly shorter with long legs or who wants to run on their Treadmill. Within this range, if you're looking to walk on your Treadmill, stick to the shorter end of the range. If you're looking to run, you'll want the longer end of the range.
Top pick: Landice L870 LTD Executive Trainer Treadmill
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Belt Width

Generally, treadmill belt widths range from 13 to 22 in. The optimum belt width is 18 in and it gives users adequate walking and running space, without making the treadmill too wide to fit though the average doorway. If you're a bigger person, have wide stride or require additional security, try to purchase a treadmill with a 20 in wide belt.

Under 18 in. Treadmills — If you're a smaller person or plan on only walking on your treadmill, you can save money and space by going with our Under 18 in Belt Width Treadmills. If you're bigger or want more room to run check out our 18 in or More Belt Width Treadmills.
Top pick: Proform 675 Crosstrainer Treadmill
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18 in or More Treadmills — Treadmills with 18 in or More Belt Width are ideal for bigger or taller users, or those who like more room to run. If you're smaller or have limited space, check out our Under 18 in Belt Width Treadmills.
Top pick: Landice L770 Club Executive Trainer Treadmill
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Max Incline

Incline raises the treadmill's running bed for increased resistance. By mimicking walking or running up hills, they make your workout more challenging, help you burn more calories and increase muscle tone. Inclines generally range from a low of 2-4%, to a high of 15%. The standard treadmill incline is 10% and this is probably good enough if you're a casual walker. But if you're looking for advanced training or running, you might want to consider a 15% incline on your treadmill. Commercial-grade treadmills often go as high as 25%. You can burn up to 3x the calories walking on a 25% incline compared to walking on a level incline.

Under 10% Treadmills — Treadmills with Max Inclines under 10% will be the most affordable. They are also usually enough for the average walker or jogger. But if you wan to up the intensity of your workouts, check out our 10 to 20% Incline Treadmills.
Top pick: BodyCraft TR1160 Treadmill
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10 to 20% Treadmills — Treadmills with Inclines that max out between 10 to 20% are best for home users who want to add intensity to their workouts by incorporating hill training. If you'll be putting your Treadmill in a gym or health club, check out our Over 20% Incline Treadmills to ensure you have a Treadmill that will challenge even your toughest clientele.
Top pick: Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill
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Over 20% Treadmills — These Treadmills have inclines that max out at over 20% Incline. This is best for the truly hard-core or for Treadmills that need to go in a gym environment for all types of users.
Top pick: Trackmaster TMX55 Fitness Treadmill
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Workout Programs

Almost all of our Treadmills have a performance monitor. So the question here is what are you looking for from your monitor. Do you just need basic tracking of time, calories, and miles biked? Do you want to set your workout goals? Are you interested in Pre-Set Programs to motivate you through your workout? Or do you want an elite monitor with Interactive programming that'll make your workout time fly?

Readout Monitor Only Treadmills — Want to see your workout stats without spending extra? Choose one of our Readout Monitor Only Treadmills, which track basics like time, speed, distance , and calories burned.
Top pick: Phoenix Easy-Up 516 Manual Treadmill
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Pre-Set Programs Treadmills — Need extra motivation? We offer a select set of Treadmills to notch up speed or incline and challenge you: hill workouts, interval workouts, etc. Just pick the program, start moving, and try to keep up!
Top pick: LifeSpan Fitness PRO5 Treadmill
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Interactive Programs Treadmills — For the most innovative in programming, these Treadmills use Heart Rate Monitoring to sense your level of exertion and automatically adjust the speed and/or incline - keeping you in your Target Heart Rate Range.
Top pick: Proform Crosswalk 500 Treadmill
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Heart Rate Monitoring

A great cardio-based training tool that challenges you to train within customized zones. Heart rate monitoring has lately become one of the most popular training techniques of the fitness industry. Heart rate training includes two components: a monitor, which is commonly a chest strap, and a receiver, which provides console readouts when the monitor is plugged in. Heart Rate monitoring comes in three categories: Built-In Hand Grips, Supports Wireless or Ear-Clip, and Not Supported.

Built-in Hand Grips Treadmills — These Treadmills have both the Heart Rate Monitor and receiver built right into them. Just place your hands on the sensors conveniently located at the front of the Treadmill and your heart rate will be displayed on the monitor.
Top pick: Landice L7 Rehabilitation Treadmill
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Suports Wireless or Earclip Treadmills — These Treadmills have the capability of displaying your heart rate. However, you'll need to use a separate wearable monitor to transmit to the receiver built into the bike. Most commonly, this is a chest strap, worn under your clothing, though they come in ear clip and wrist-band styles as well. We've included the receiver free when possible, but for some you'll need to add the receiver as an accessory when purchasing.
Top pick: LifeCore Fitness LC-T900HR Treadmill
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Not Supported Treadmills — These Treadmills have monitors that don't have a Heart Rate Receiver integrated in them. While this group does include our budget models, it also includes some of our high-end models with programming that measures your workout in so many other ways that you'll never even miss it.
Top pick: Life Fitness 9100 Remanufactured Treadmill
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Heart Rate Control Programming

To get an optimum workout it is important to pace your exercise. You want your heart rate at the proper intensity level for an extended period of time. If your heart rate gets too high your activity can become counter productive, if it is too low you won't get any substantial health benefits. One of the most effective methods for fitness training is through monitoring and controlling your heart rate. This is particularly true when striving for cardiovascular goals. Whether you want to shed a few pounds, train for a marathon, or just feel good about yourself, heart rate training and control can optimize your workout.

Yes Treadmills — These Treadmills have Heart Rate Control programming built right in. Just set your target heart rate and the computer in the Treadmill will automatically adjust the speed or incline in order to keep you at your target heart rate. All you have to do is go!
Top pick: LifeCore Fitness LC-T900HR Treadmill
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No Treadmills — These Treadmills don't have the ability to adjust the speed or incline in order to keep you at your target heart rate. If you'd like this kind of programming, check out our Heart Rate Control Programming Treadmills.
Top pick: Image 17.0 R Treadmill
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Folding

Treadmills are usually quite large pieces of equipment, but many fold up for storage. Make sure you know what kind of space you can devote to your new workout and use that to judge which Stepper will fit your needs.

Folding Treadmills — If workout space is limited check out our recommendations for Treadmills that fold up or away for storage. Ideal for those who need their workout space to coexist with their living space.
Top pick: Proform 7.0 Crosstrainer Treadmill
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Non-Folding Treadmills — If space is not an issue or you have an area dedicated to working out, these Treadmills have a larger footprint because of their larger belts (providing more running space) and because they do not fold. These Treadmills are also a better choice for big or tall users.
Top pick: Landice L970 Club Pro Sports Trainer Treadmill
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Features

Residential Treadmills — Designed for home use, with smaller frames, and features like folding decks and wheels for easy transport.
Top pick: Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill
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Light Commercial Treadmills — Treadmills for your apartment building or hotel. Tougher than home use treadmills, but not made for high use clubs and gyms.
Top pick: Tunturi T90 Treadmill
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Commercial Treadmills — Treadmills for your club or gym. Built tough, these models are fully rated for commercial use.
Top pick: Landice L870 LTD Executive Trainer Treadmill
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Incline Treadmills — Simulate hill running with these Incline Treadmills...
Top pick: Proform 7.0 Crosstrainer Treadmill
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Rehab Treadmills — With speeds starting at 0.1 mph, these treadmills know how to take it easy on you.
Top pick: Landice L8 Rehabilitation Treadmill
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Walking Treadmills — Leisurely stroll or power walk, these treadmills have speeds low enough to meet your needs.
Top pick: Proform 650 Crosstrainer Treadmill
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Running Treadmills — Great for jogging or running, these treadmills have higher horsepower to give you a smooth run whatever your pace.
Top pick: Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill
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Sprinting Treadmills — Great for sprinting, intervals, or speed training. Crank up the speed on these treadmills , with max speeds of over 10 mph.
Top pick: Tunturi T90 Treadmill
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Your Fitness Level

Just breaking into fitness? Looking for the next step in a solid workout program? Going from good to great or great to world-class? We have Treadmills for every fitness level - and Treadmills to help you move through the fitness ranks. If you know the fitness standard you would like to achieve, we can help you find the Treadmill that gets you there.

Already in Good Shape Treadmills — You're not looking to make a statement here; you just want a Treadmill that can get your heart pumping. These models lack some of the workout programs on more expensive models, but you're still getting all the necessary readouts to track your progress effectively.
Top pick: Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill
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New to Fitness Treadmills — New resolve to get fit? Need to add some cardio to your workout regimen? You don't have to spend a fortune to get the basic benefits of a Treadmill.
Top pick: Tunturi T30 Programmable Treadmill
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Training for a Marathon Treadmills — Okay, big shot. You need a Treadmill that can handle your intensity and keep you challenged. And here you go%u2026gorgeous (but substantial) frames, smooth functioning and top-of-the-line computer programming to add zip to your workouts for years to come.
Top pick: Star Trac E-Series Treadmill
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A Health Club Owner Treadmills — If you need a Treadmill (or three) to furnish your Club, these models are fully rated for commercial use. With sturdy frames and components tough enough to withstand the wear and tear your clientele will give them.
Top pick: Landice L970 Club Executive Trainer Treadmill
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