Best treadmills according to redditors
We found 72 Reddit comments discussing the best treadmills. We ranked the 37 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 72 Reddit comments discussing the best treadmills. We ranked the 37 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
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mostsome highschool mile races (it is sometimes fast enough qualify for district races), two in a row can set school recordsHowever, Ryan didn't blow away his competition all the time (and currently rarely gets first in marathons).
In highschool, he ran a 4:06 mile, and an 8:55 2 mile.
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We have this one : https://smile.amazon.com/XTERRA-Fitness-TR150-Folding-Treadmill/dp/B01M0L0D90/ref=sxin_3_ac_d_pm?ac_md=5-0-VW5kZXIgJDUwMA%3D%3D-ac_d_pm&keywords=treadmill&pd_rd_i=B01M0L0D90&pd_rd_r=07255046-34d5-4040-9456-58b5950d408a&pd_rd_w=8AjLd&pd_rd_wg=AlHhq&pf_rd_p=eeff02d5-070a-45ea-a79e-d591974b877e&pf_rd_r=Y0ZTZTS55Y9QKXMP6FHE&psc=1&qid=1567628499&s=gateway
Works fine for us. Between the wife and I we run between 18-25 miles per week on it. Over a year of consistent use, never given us a problem, no maintenance needed. Plopped a small TV on the wall right in front of it so we can watch Netflix while we run - makes more than 3 miles on it tolerable. It's not the fanciest, nor does it have the widest or longest belt, but it's cheap, reliable, and fine for those days when you don't want to run outside.
Also, wife and I are about the same weight as you and your husband, so you shouldn't have any issues with this treadmill.
Try this
XTERRA Fitness TR150 Folding Treadmill Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0L0D90/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_yhTOCbR7XTWM5
There are lots of light treadmills that can handle 220lb max user weight, for example this one(weight: 54 pounds, max user weight 265 pounds) or this one(weight 61 pounds, max user weight 220 pounds).
Though if you want something even lighter that can provide an intense workout you might also want to consider a climber like this.
I have the same ear problem you do. Everyone thinks I'm crazy or just whining but its really awful. I've tried various gear to cover them but I think it might be partly circulation related, so covering doesn't really help. Like I still have enough body exposure to the outside temperature and from breathing in the cold air, to get a general all-over vasoconstriction but it only bothers me in my ears? Anyway covering my ears doesn't cut it.
http://www.amazon.com/Horizon-Fitness-410618-T101-3-Treadmill/dp/B005AC1H6Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1347387875&sr=1-1&keywords=T-101+2012
I got this treadmill in january, seemed like the best rated of the cheap treadmills, still big and solid so it doesn't feel dangerously wobbly running on it. Although I haven't been impressed with a lot of its bells and whistles (the fan is pretty lame and the heart rate moniter just doesn't work), there was another popular one for about $400 that completely lacked the bells and whistles entirely, I think it was this one: http://www.amazon.com/Merit-Fitness-725T-Plus-Treadmill/dp/B003TNJRLI/ref=pd_sbs_sg_4
At double your budget, I have and am extremely happy with this treadmill: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0030EW7Q8
It is phenomenal. I've had it for over a year, and it still runs just like new. It folds well and is a very smooth run, even at the fastest level I can keep up with. It's also pretty quiet, which is great since I live in an apartment building and don't want my neighbours to hate me. It has speakers which sort of really suck, but still useful to have. I have it on a carpet floor and it doesn't seem to be a problem.
So, while $1000 is definitely out of budget, the company might have a lower end model for less, or you might be able to find one second hand on ebay or amazon. People are constantly buying and selling treadmills once the new years resolution dream dies and they want their space and money back.
As for buying treadmills, definitely get one that is completely self propelled. Many low-end models require you to dig your feet it to assist in pushing the tread backward which makes for terrible running.
They have these manual treadmills that are available. It's nothing too fancy, but it would eliminate you having to stop and turn and they're not super expensive compared to the electric versions.
These things remind me of the "Endless Pool" commercials.
here's the deal of the day
I own a cheaper Proform that has served us well for 3+ years. If I were to buy a new one I would try to get the biggest possible track I could find because ours makes me feel a little bit claustrophobic. I got it from Amazon for $600 shipped.
We bought the ProForm 505 from Amazon for $500. The reviews were good, but I can't comment on longevity as we just got it. So far I am happy with the purchase. No excuses to not exercise!
Proform 505 CST Treadmill (2014 Model) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0048HS02G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.1-syb9RV4P31
I had very similar needs/wants as you for my treadmill. I went with this one though it looks like there is a newer model. I bought it 2.5 years ago for $500 and it's still going strong!
For the first year, I used it about 3 times a week for 3-4 miles each time. Then, I stopped using it (foot injury) for about 6 months. Then for about a year, I used it for daily 1 hour walks and 2-3 times a week I'd do Tabata sprints for 10 min each time. Now, for the past year almost, I use it for running 15-20 miles a week, usually around an 8-10 min mile pace and occasional sprint intervals.
Its a no-frills treadmill. I think you can plug in your ipad and watch/listen to music, but it's on the louder side and I find that I can't hear my music through the speakers on the treadmill.
I've got pretty bad knees and joints in general, so I was concerned it would be too hard, but I think as long as you have a good stride and cadence, the surface is less of an issue. And like others said, running on pavement is worse.
As for the other things you mentioned - there are 2 cup-holders, it does fold up, it's easy to put together (i did it in under 2 hours with another person).
You didn't ask, but I don't think it is any faster or slower than other treadmills in terms of speeding up for intervals. It does max out at 10 mph though, so if you sprint faster than that, might want a different one.
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thanks for this contest!
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There are some great options but it totally depends on your setup and space under desk and such. I got this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007O5B0LC
And this is my setup https://imgur.com/PzcL7Cw
A quick google search, and I came across this. I'm not sure if this would work for you, but it's worth checking out.
My boss has one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006M2PJV0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_dp_T2_mfUqzbWJV5G3A
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0048HS02G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I bought this one a year ago, and I havent had any problems with it. Its very sturdy, I weigh 225 (started at 240) and run 5 - 8 mils on it and no problems. Its kinda big though but you can fold it. You can probably get a newer model of it now tho.
Edit: I also bought this
http://www.amazon.com/SurfShelf-Treadmill-Desk-Laptop-Holder/dp/B001M04RBK/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1415639988&sr=1-1&keywords=treadmill+desk
and hooked it up so i watch movies and stuff on my laptop, i play hearstone too and it works well.
If I was you tho Id just run at the gym. you wont be the only big guy there.
Yeah - an anti-fatigue mat made a HUGE difference. I spent some time researching and found this one (which I can vouch for as awesome) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JGLH3MM
I like it a lot and use it for crunches and other things (watching TV, computering, etc). It's been about 3 weeks and standing/moving has become the default in my brain - sitting seems okay but after about 30 minutes I feel the itch to stand and move again.
And I have been totally a non-mover/sitter for 19 years. Desk-jobs, driving, couches - all of it up until recently. Never felt better in my life.
Also, I traded my couch for this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009QHLWUK - it feels like being in the jetsons. Watching TV is a lot more fun now because I feel good when all the shows are over.
I use a treadmill desk at home. I found that I can walk at approximately 2.5mph without losing my typing form, but sometimes I do go a bit faster and sacrifice on some typing skills. I use an approximately 10% incline.
At first, I used some online "mph to calorie" calculators as well to track the number of calories that I was burning. The calculators told me that I would be burning roughly 365 calories per hour, which seemed pretty reasonable -- and I think this is a pretty large number.
After a while I started calculating by using heart rate and I found that the mph->cal calculator was way off -- I was burning about 1.7x what it reported. I think this is a significant calorie burn, personally; so I disagree with this part of the article.
If you're thinking about doing it, I say go for it. Pick up a cheap treadmill to start. This is the one I got ($199 delivered): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004TGWUPE/
Oops sorry I missed this. Don't have a photo of it with the treadmill handy, but here's what it looked like before the treadmill:
http://imgur.com/wN0OQ (desk lowered)
http://imgur.com/bJHVL (desk raised)
The treadmill is one specifically built for being used at a desk, so it's super quiet: http://www.amazon.com/LifeSpan-TR1200-DT3-Standing-Desk-Treadmill/dp/B009QHLWUK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407343223&sr=8-1&keywords=TR1200+DT3
(I work from home so it's handy to have all this stuff anyway)
Sorry for all the crappy replies.
It is true that the best piece of equipment is the one you'll actually use.
I'm surprised at the weight limit comment though. I'm in the US, not the UK, this one has a weight limit of 275lb's and is around $300:
https://www.amazon.com/Weslo-Cadence-G-5-9-Treadmill/dp/B007O5B0LC/ref=sr_1_1
NordicTrack T 6.5 S has a weight limit of 300lbs for $650.
Rowing machines are pretty popular, though at the top end of your price range:
https://www.amazon.com/Concept2-Model-Indoor-Rowing-Machine/dp/B00NH9WEUA/ref=sr_1_1
https://www.amazon.com/WaterRower-Natural-Machine-Ash-S4/dp/B000A6QIMS/ref=sr_1_1
It really has a lot to do with what you'll use though. I mean buy one of these and put it in the garage, good chance it will never get used. Who wants to spend 30 minutes staring at the wall of the garage?
Some people buy bikes just because they're more likely to ride them and use them.
https://www.amazon.com/Goplus-Electric-Treadmill-Motorized-Available/dp/B017SS2A3G/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1512048563&sr=8-3
This thing has a smaller weight limit than most (it's like 220lb), but it's cheap and it works fine. Plus it folds away when you don't need it. Barring that, you may be stuck going out in the cold. It's not too bad once you get out there, but yeah.
Oh man. So I have the craziest item in that it is super expensive and I know I a) won’t ever be able to afford to buy it for myself and b) of course no one else can afford it for me either. But it would be the perfect thing to help me lose weight and be productive at the same time. I’ve heard of a couple people (richer people lol) who have them and love them!
But I also have this and this which are crazy because they are just weird. lol One is a car fridge (who needs that?! lol) and the other is one of the many weird board games I want.
Edit: Realized you said under $25, and the craziest thing I have under that is this. I love all the thinking putties and might buy myself one eventually.
I'd let you have this one for $100. It works well, but it's not as nice as the ones you'll find at a gym.
Has anyone bought this? I'm about to be a dad and thinking might be best if I make a small gym here at home.
https://www.amazon.com/Weslo-Cadence-R-5-2-Treadmill/dp/B009P9ROII/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=biip_010317_home-gym-resolutions-20&linkId=230641b434f3b4d4f7f2aecd2f0bb73a
I HIGHLY recommend it. I got a cheapish amazon tmill for a couple hundred bucks and it literally changed my life.
It's not working for me.
"The promotional code you entered cannot be applied to your purchase."
Not PC related, but was trying to purchase a treadmill, and it the promo showed up. I redeemed it, but it still tries to charge me for the snack.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007O5B0LC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
It ships and is sold by Amazon.com.
What gives?
I'd enjoy a manual treadmill hooked up to something like Skyrim with a screen (without VR).
Things don't have to be super immersive to be fun, you'd get a ton of exercise and feel like you've actually explored a world with your two feet. VR seems to have its own challenges that will need addressing such as not being able to play for more than 15 min at a time due to inner ear issues.
Acshully, there are bluetooth AND wifi enabled treadmills.
https://www.amazon.com/Folding-Treadmill-Electric-Fitness-Running/dp/B073FDTG9T
I'm still saving for a treadmill. I love to run but have an extremely difficult time going outside, a treadmill would make it a bajillion times easier for me.
Thank you for the contest!
My whole list says that I REALLY like clothes and gadgets. I think this says that I'm an awesome mom (at least, I like to think so), and this says that I am perfectly aware of my level of addiction to technology, but I won't let that stand in the way of getting exercise. :P
Both are also from my overpriced list that's really there just for shits and giggles.
$500 For a virtual reality treadmill that allows you to walk, run, jump, and crouch in VR.
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$500 for an actual treadmill
Probably this treadmill which is on an awesome sale right now
I went through a bout of serious depression that put me up around 30 pounds, and I want to make some change in my life but am not motivated to right now. I know having this in my room would help me make that change.
also, Hi morthy! you're great.
Total cost of all that is 1235.36 dollars. Then you save up for..
And you're all done. :-) That is all you need for the gym. You cover everything there. Start from there and keep working forward. You can toss in a yoga mat or two. It shouldn't be too hard to get + his clients would most likely love to workout in a private space where they pay less & get a free training session or two.
This. And I call bullshit on you not having the time to get some exercise during your "busy but sedentary day". Sure, you may not have the time to hit the gym or take a shower if you get sweaty, but you can get more exercise during the day... Walk between meetings or appointments. No time? Park further away and walk fast for a few minutes.
Stuck at a desk on the phone?
Swap your chair for one of these http://www.amazon.com/Gaiam-Balance-Ball-Chair-Black/dp/B0007VB4NE/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&qid=1325090871&sr=8-22
Get one of these under the desk http://www.amazon.com/Stamina-15-0120-InStride-Cycle-XL/dp/B000PEM63K/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1325090675&sr=8-2
If you can make this work in your office and have the funds, I highly recommend this http://www.amazon.com/LifeSpan-Fitness-TR1200-DT-Treadmill-Desk/dp/B006M2PJV0/ref=sr_1_53?ie=UTF8&qid=1325090932&sr=8-53
Sling some weight while on conference calls http://www.amazon.com/Cap-Barbell-Neoprene-Dumbbell-5-Pound/dp/B002OEU3KC/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1325091060&sr=8-5
My point is that your best chance at success is not to come up with excuses or be a victim. Instead, figure out how to get some exercise, in spite of being busy and having a sedentary job. Sure, it's not the same as freeing up an hour or two a day to 'hit the gym', but if you can get 25% of your exercise requirements addressed without adding a 25th hour to your day, your 25% closer to your end goal.
Lots of little things add up... A little more exercise, a little more water intake, a little more attention to portion control, a little more of your plate filled with veggies. Suddenly, a new you! You can do this.
I'm debating on this one from amazon for $278
I'm debating it based on the 1st review - comparing it to a more expensive machine, and saying it's good quality, and the 6th review - saying they run 5-9 miles on this 4x a week.
Also price - I'd prefer to be outside, and have a gym membership, but sometimes just wanna bang out a few miles while watching my SO game or a movie we wanna check out....
My fiance did it before going to the police academy. It got him right and fast. He couldn't run for long before (he wasn't overweight, really - 15lbs or so - he just wasn't active. More sedentary.) Now he gets on the treadmill and runs a 5k distance every two days.
When you have the opportunity, I totally suggest it. If you have room for a treadmill start looking in thrift stores. It sounds weird but we found this one with the plastic still on it for $20.00 at Goodwill. People are funny. They buy equipment for resolutions and then don't use it. It's easy to pick up second hand gym stuff at thrift shops or on craigslist.
Hey, hopefully someone can offer some advice here -- I work a sedentary job and I have sedentary hobbies -- I also have a family history of heart disease, making cardio extremely important to me.
I also live in Michigan, meaning I can only really go jogging for about half the year. I started to substitute jogging in the icy/snowy months with a cheap recumbent bike, but all it really does is hurt my legs -- I don't run out of breath, I don't sweat. It's really weird.
So now I'm looking for alternatives for an in-home way to get cardio. I live in an apartment that I'll probably move out of in a year or two and I may have to travel a large distance and leave bigger belongings behind -- meaning that, in a perfect world, I get something I'd be okay losing, or something compact. My apartment ceilings are fairly low, ruling out the skipping rope, and with how ineffective my recumbent bike felt, I feel as if I should do something that has me on my feet -- especially considering I sit all day.
I was thinking of getting a treadmill like this, but I'm worried that since it lacks incline, it might not really be effective. Then again, it's cheap, lightweight (for a treadmill), and seems to have glowing reviews.
Suggestions, opinions, past experiences, etc... Any advice at all would be great.
NordicTrack T 6.5 S from Amazon.. Don't think you can get this from NordicTrack.ca
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This thing is really fun. You can use iFit Coach with it. Bring up iFit Coach on a mobile device and pair via bluetooth to the treadmill.
You need this
Weslo Cadence G 5.9 Treadmill https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007O5B0LC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_dcnKzb0B07BKW I bought this one about two years ago and it's served me well.
http://www.amazon.com/LifeSpan-Fitness-TR1200-DT5-Treadmill-Desk/dp/B006M2PJV0/
No joke... hard as hell to take notes when walking on it, but I usually pause it when I need to write something down. For flashcards, videos, reading, etc... I'm walking on it and it keeps me awake.
http://www.amazon.com/Weslo-Cadence-G-5-9-Treadmill/dp/B007O5B0LC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408563673&sr=8-1&keywords=treadmill