The Best Treadmills for At-Home Workouts

Our pick for the best overall treadmill is the ProFrom Pro 9000. A quick glance and it is easy to see why: interactive workouts, one-year iFit family membership included, foldable and designed for comfort. What’s more, the Pro 9000 has a price tag of less approximately $1,799 with financing options available. 

ProForm is consistently one of the top-selling treadmill brands. In fact, ProForm has historically partnered with the Boston Marathon and is popular among serious runners. With incline and decline options that range from -3 percent to 12 percent, the treadmill has speeds up to 12 mph. 

The most recent upgrade on the Pro9000 is a 22-inch smart HD touchscreen monitor. There, personal trainers can guide you through running workouts as well as strength training programs (the equipment for strength programs is sold separately). 

Though ProFrom is a trusted brand, the warranty on the Pro 9000 is a little lacking compared to similar brands and machines. We were disappointed to see only a 10-year frame and 2-year parts warranty when others offer lifetime warranties on frames. Additionally, heart rate monitoring is possible but requires the purchase of a $79 band.

If you’re just dipping your toes into walking or running on a treadmill, the LifeSpan TR2000i is a good choice. It has a variety of pre-programmed workouts you can use as well as some conveniences to help you actually enjoy your experience.

Let’s start with the 21 programs that are extremely easy to use and follow. Two of them factor in your heart rate, which is measured through sensors located along the arms. The full-color, 7-inch display has three viewing options you can choose from based on whatever is easiest for you to read and follow along with. We especially like the option that shows your progress based on an oval track.

The price of the TR2000i is just under $1,700, which is mid-range for a home gym treadmill. However, it offers so many conveniences: electronic folding for easy storage, Bluetooth speakers, step counter, and eight compression shocks to absorb impact and make things easy on your joints. 

Compared to other treadmills in this price range, the TR2000i lacks app connectivity features and has a motor at just 2.5 HP, whereas other motors are in the 3.0+ range. However, most walkers and new runners should be find with a weaker motor. The running deck is just 56 inches long, which may be tough for very tall users.

The Horizon T202 is our pick for the best value treadmill on the market. Priced below $1,000, this machine offers a lot for just a little. One of the most impressive features is the lifetime warranty on both the frame and motor. Horizon also offers a 30-day money-back guarantee so you can try it out to make sure it’s a good fit.

We found that the 60-inch extended deck with three-zone cushioning provides a great surface for walkers and joggers. Additionally, the T202 can reach up to 12 mph.

Even cooler, there are a lot of extras on this treadmill that you don’t find on others in the same price range: Bluetooth connectivity, tablet holder, hydraulic folding, heart rate monitoring and 12 built-in workouts.

One downside we found is that the belt on the T202 is thinner than those found on higher-end models. This could mean maintenance down the road, especially for high-volume runners. 

The Sole F63 takes the cake for the best under $1,000. Priced at $999, this affordable – and foldable! – machine packs all the extras you would expect from a much more expensive model. Additionally, its 15 incline setting levels, cushioned deck and heavy-duty frame makes it ideal for walkers, joggers and runners. 

In reviewing the F63, we found the run to be incredibly smooth. This is due in part to flywheels that cut down on the vibration you may find in other machines.

Bonus: You can use the integrated tablet holder to run your own workouts, which is good because the machine only has six preset options.

Sole offers competitive warranties on their products, including a lifetime warranty on the frame and motor for the F63.

Additionally, the 30-day trial period offers a full refund – an actually full refund where you don’t have to pay shipping, restocking or any other hidden fees.

If convenience is king in your world, the Echelon Stride is for you. This running machine was designed with space and portability among top priorities. All you have to do is lock the handlebars and console in place, and the treadmill will fold itself. Once folded, the Stride measures just 10 inches thick. The built-in wheels make this light, 156-pound treadmill easy to move and store.

We especially love that this space-saving treadmill still comes with a lot of perks, such as the ability to connect to your smart device. Also, you have the option to connect to the Echelon community through live and on-demand fitness classes if you choose the $39/month subscription. 

What you do find on these smaller treadmills is a shorter deck. The Stride’s belt measures 55 inches, which could be problematic for taller users. Also, the motor is just 1.75 CPH compared to the 2.75 and 3+ CPH we find on models that are meant for more active runners.

Treadmills are large pieces of exercise equipment. If you need a smaller option, check out the LifePro Pacer. Its footprint is less than 3 feet wide and 5 feet long, which is definitely on the small side compared to other machines. Additionally, it has a hydraulic folding system that reduces the treadmill to essentially half as big. 

For $749, this reasonably priced treadmill offers ample training programs with 40+ options, which is more than many machines have built-in. It also features Bluetooth connectivity and built-in speakers. 

With small machines typically comes a few downsides: the deck on the Pacer is short at just 49.2 inches, which could pose a problem for taller users. Additionally, though it weighs a light 115 pounds and is easy to move, it only has the capacity to hold 220-pound runners. This treadmill also has a less powerful motor at 1.75 HP – though this is typically only an issue for avid runners looking for big speed. The Pacer does come with a lifetime warranty.

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The Horizon T101 is known for its simplicity and reliability. It’s a great fit for walkers who don’t need the extra frills of high-end treadmills. At $699, the T101 covers all the basics while still having the comforts you would want while exercising.

The T101 has a 2.5 horsepower motor, which is quiet and perfect for walkers. More avid runners would likely benefit from a treadmill with a stronger motor.

Additionally, the running surface is 55 inches, which is a standard size and suits walkers well. Runners with a longer stride would probably need a longer deck. 

Some of the perks of the T101 include Bluetooth speakers to listen to your music, a rapid-charge USB port for your device, a cushioned deck to minimize impact on your joints, and a built-in device holder so you can watch shows or partake in exercise classes.

Oh, did we mention that this treadmill folds? A hydraulic system means there is just one step between exercise and storage. 

The Nautilus T618 was literally designed for runners. Its deck features the trademarked Rebound Cushioning System which minimizes joint impact while at the same time propelling kick-off.

With a running surface 60-inches long, even taller people can open their stride and let loose on this machine. The belt is a three-ply, 2.5mm track that is built to last, which is ideal for anyone running more than just a few times a week.

A few things we love about the T618 include its 26 pre-programmed workouts ideal for heart rate and interval training. You also have free access to the Explore the World app, which takes you through 19 different locations and even connects you to run “with” people in real time.

Metrics tracking and Bluetooth capabilities mean you can transfer your data to other fitness apps that you may use.

The price point on the T618 is about mid-range at just under $1,400. Nautilus does offer financing as well as options for in-home assembly for an additional charge. 

The NordicTrack Commercial 1750 not only boasts interactive training, but it does so with a price tag that is almost half of the luxury options that do the same. It is an easy pick for our best guided workout treadmill.

Upon purchasing, you receive a full year of a family membership to iFit, which has hundreds of trainers who lead thousands of on-demand and even personalized workouts.

The Commercial 1750 sounds like it belongs in a gym, but it is designed for your home. It quietly inclines and declines through either your adjustments or hands-free through your trainer’s adjustments. Bluetooth connectivity means your trainer can talk to you through your wireless headphones.

NordicTrack is known for making some of the best quality treadmills on the market. The warranty is about average for products of this caliber, at a 10-year frame and two-year parts warranty on the Commercial 1750.

Read our full NordicTrack Commercial 1750 treadmill review.

If you want the treadmill that has just about everything, then you want the Matrix T75 with XUR Console. This upgraded machine features a 22-inch HD touchscreen display, virtual running, Bluetooth, HDMI port, WiFi, USB port and speakers. Matrix also throws in a Bluetooth-enabled heart rate monitoring strap with your purchase.

Oh, and you can also use it to run!

Matrix easily syncs up with iFit, which has more than 16,000 workouts, HIIT programs and studio classes. For purchasing the T75, you get one year of iFit included. Outside iFit, the T75 has 13 of its own preset workouts. 

For all its bells and whistles, the T75 is a big machine and can bear up to 400 pounds, which is one of the highest weight capacities on the market.

This treadmill weighs 300 pounds and does not fold. Making space will be a must, as it is not easy to move. Additionally, the T75 does not have decline training.