I read a report online the other day that even basic and light workouts really reduce your risk of heart disease and stress, and a compact treadmill is a perfect way to get this much needed exercise. Who wants to waste time and money going to a strange gym with strange people to work out when all you have to do is work out in your own environment? Just pull out one of these easy-to-store treadmills, grab a book, or turn on the TV or radio, and get started. Before you know it, you’ll have completed your exercise program by walking, running, or cruising. And all this without that repetitive monthly fee!
This is one of the highest rated treadmills online. This is the Merit Fitness 725T treadmill. Whether you intend to use your treadmill for walking, running, or cruising, this one will do the trick. It has a speed range of 1 to 10 mph and an elevation range of 0 to 10 percent. You can track your stamina, time, speed, and distance on the LED console. The console interface also provides fast key interaction so you can quickly adjust your exercise experience without affecting your workout.
Not to be missed in all this is the thumb heart rate monitor, four preset programs, and built-in cup holders. It comes with a lifetime warranty on the frame and a 2-year warranty on the motor. Reviewers praise the good quality, soft cushioning, and exceptional quality for the price. A certain amount of maintenance is required.
Another option is the compact LifeSpan Fitness TR200 treadmill. This treadmill is priced a bit higher than the old one — it’s around $699 online. One advantage of this product is that it requires no assembly, so you can be up and running (pun intended) in no time. This console tracks not only time, distance, incline, and speed, but also heart rate, calories, and the number of steps. You will also have quick adjustment buttons and the option of 6 different training programs.
This treadmill also has built-in speakers and a jack for your headphones. There is a lifetime warranty on the frame and 5 years on the motor. This treadmill folds up quickly and easily so it can be stored under a bed, behind a door, or even in your closet. Every review for this product rated this treadmill a 5 out of 5 starts, making it definitely one of the highest quality treadmills on the market.
Horizon is one of the largest manufacturers of fitness equipment in the world, and one of the treadmills they make is the Horizon Evolve SG compact treadmill. This is one of the most compact exercise machines around – it folds down to just 10 inches tall. There is absolutely no assembly required and it weighs less than 100 pounds. It goes up to 6 mph and has 2 built in programs. It has a reading shelf, speakers, audio jacks, and a thumb monitor for your heart.
This isn’t a really fancy treadmill – Horizon didn’t build it to be a jack of all trades. They focused on quality, compactness, lightness. It’s not really designed for running, but it’s great for walking or jogging.
If you want a higher quality treadmill, you’ll definitely want to take a look at the 1120 Folding Treadmill made by BodyCraft. Once again this treadmill has excellent customer reviews with 4.5 out of 5 stars. Speed ranges from 0.5 to 10 mph; the incline is up to 10 percent. You get 8 custom training programs and you can do all this on a track that contains 8 energy shock absorbers to give you soft cushioning.
There is an excellent warranty on this machine, but you will most likely never need to use it. This is one of the strongest and quietest treadmills you can find. This treadmill supports people up to 275 pounds, while most treadmills only support up to 250 pounds.
Did you know that treadmills are rated as the best exercise machine for weight loss? This is because everyone knows how to walk, and you can do it anytime you want inside or outside. The weather never slows you down, you don’t have to buy walking equipment, and just ½ hour a day can really help you lose weight.
Of course, to lose weight you have to burn more calories than you eat, but that doesn’t mean you have to ensure lung-burning exercises. Just walk 5 times a week for 30 minutes each day. As you get fitter, you can change the length, incline, or speed of your walk. Many treadmills also give you the option of a random program so that your body can adapt to different types of exercise.
One feature that I particularly enjoy is the heart rate monitor that allows me to monitor how hard my heart is working. There are heart rate charts online that tell you what your target heart rate should be for maximum weight loss. This, along with the calorie counter, really gives me the incentive to keep logging those miles in an effort to stay in shape.