Best Treadmills For Home 2024 | Expert Picks From A Runner

[@Aaron-nj4ou]

Thank you. As someone who prefers to run outside I couldn’t care less about screens or streaming etc.. just more stuff to break. I just want something that lets me run inside when I can’t get outside.

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

I totally understand! I run outside whenever I'm not testing treadmills, so I am glad there are options for every type of runner!

[@DiaperSNiFFER]

@@BestTreadmillReviewsI just walk… faaar better and safet and my ankles and knees and feet don’t get all worn out

[@maxw5900]

You can always go outside!

[@sherrygooner]

Very helpful. Have no desire to drop $40 a month on a subscription. Sole F85 it is! Thank you.

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

No problem! Enjoy your new treadmill!

[@reactionsok]

did you get it?

[@kristenm9696]

I bought my proform in 2008 for about 800 bucks. It broke yesterday. That thing was amazing. Rest in peace old friend

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

RIP! That's a great lifespan for an $800 treadmill!

[@amber6259]

What an amazing review of a great selection of treadmills!! This video helped me narrow down which one I want…thank you for taking the time to create this video!

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

I'm happy I could help!

[@karvel13]

Great video! Shopping for a home treadmill can be stressful when you don’t know much about them so this helps. I like what you said at the end about how you like the option of a subscription but don’t want to rely on it, that’s exactly what I’m looking for…can you tell me what you recommend that has the horsepower for multiple users and the option of a subscription but also offers other content options??

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

@@karvel13 I really like the Sole F85 and the Sole F89. They are powerful, and you can cast any content you want to the built-in screen. Another option is the Horizon 7.8 AT. It works really well with Peloton's content, but you have to watch the classes on your own tablet. Any of these options would be great for multiple users!

[@karvel13]

@@BestTreadmillReviews Thank you!! I was really leaning towards the ProForm Pro 9000 more because of the brand being reputable but I can't get past only being able to use ifit so this is very helpful especially since being new to the treadmill market I've never heard of Sole

[@karvel13]

So I ended up with the NordicTrack Commercial 2450 because Dicks Sporting Goods had it on clearance for $398, yes $398!!!! I couldn’t pass that up, it’s last years model and I don’t care! I didnt want a treadmill that was subscription dependent but for that price I will put an iPad over that screen and use my own workouts!! Thanks again for all these reviews they were super helpful and I ended up with the greatest bargain!

[@강태권-k2j]

Wow! What a compact information! Great treadmills!

[@SoCalVipers]

This is one of the best reviews I have seen. Plenty of facts and opinions.

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

Thank you so much! Thanks for your comment!

[@T-jh7ox]

My NordicTrack 1750 is 2 years old and - the deck has cracked twice, the motor belt has snapped, and the front roller cracked. Each requiring warranty parts orders taking weeks and months away from my training. I've been able to use the treadmill 18 of the 24 months I have had it. Male - 185 pounds, running 5x per week at 7mph. BEWARE!

[@xclsvsmke7123]

What do you recommend?

[@Psyko_Rigidity3276]

Same experience. Nordictrack sent me a new one after a year because the belt stopped when i was running at high speed (17-19 km/h) for an extensive period of Time and the problem came back with the new one 6 months later. But the service at nordictrack is really good

[@23richrod]

I’m having the same issue in deciding which one to go with because I keep reading tons of horrible reviews .. would you just go with one with the best warranty ? Or do ya have a suggestion with a decent overall ?

[@T-jh7ox]

@@xclsvsmke7123 I ended up buying a Spirit, no issues for the first 4 months and I completed the half marathon I was training for. I spent more to get a better warranty, thicker (1 inch) deck and better quality motor. I do recommend NOT getting a treadmill that folds - that results in a less sturdy deck support at the front of your treadmill. Also, make sure to apply belt lubricant every 3-4 months to keep deck temperature down.

[@pandjichristian7872]

My NordicTrack “Commercial 1750” had 1 belt worn, 2 motors and 1 motor controller so far for the last 3 years. I’m male 85kg. Sharing this with my wife, She’s like only 62kg. We run up to 10km per day combined and about 8-10km per hour speed. So it just start slowing down and today didn’t want to run (system starts but belt doesn’t start at all) . IDK maybe time for a new one. Servicing from Australian importer of NordicTrack has been excellent. I think it’s just a sub par quality product.

[@danhoven]

Great video! Sorry for the extra long write, which this will be, but it's coming from someone who never looked into treadmills before and my take on them from what I'm seeing so far in my research. I never thought I'd be looking for a treadmill, but now I live in an area that you can't go half a mile without having to jog in place while you wait for the crosswalk light (unless I run back and forth, up and down my street,,, yawn). I am very surprised though at how non tech treadmills are in today's day and age. Being a tech geek of sorts, I would expect options for upgrade ability, such as changing out monitors, speakers, etc. Again, being an outside person that now lives in a very non friendly runner environment, I would love the scenic videos on a large ultra wide 4k minimum screen. Maybe with an option for fans that increase as you run up a virtual mountain, like in Rocky V, hahaha. Okay, that might be pushing it, but if this was the path I went down in life in designing them it wouldn't be. Also, none of these seem to have video out options for running to a TV, then the customization would be simple. For the price of treadmills, which has been a major shock to me for what you get, it just seems like some effort should go into upgrades, modules, something, anything, and yet, none seem to have any. I built my 16k dollar computer which is also a simulator which I soon plan to add hydraulics, so if you're watching Nordi, or Peloton, I'm available for a percent of your profits if you want to truly revolutionize this market for the better! Smiley face.

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

If you haven't looked at the Wahoo KICKR Run treadmill, I definitely would. It's super cool, and I really hope it raises the bar for treadmill tech going forward.

[@danhoven]

Very, very cool! It does seem to lack a few things, well, from what I can see on their site. No heart monitoring from what I see so far, but the features it does mention, like the use of a TV and the responsive surface sound great! Thank you so much! Much more research to do on it, but very interesting.

[@FranklyItsMe]

No tablet rack? Ugh. I'd rather have less cushion and more freedom. I'd love a Horizon 7.4/7.8 AT vs Sole F65/80 review...

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

We have a lot of treadmill comparison videos planned out, so check back soon!

[@Y0uTubeStaffPoser]

Thanks for informative video, how would these treadmills compare to the commercial gym treadmills like a Life Fitness 95TI or Precor 954?

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

Commercial treadmills typically have AC motors and are designed to handle much higher levels of daily use. Some may have different electrical requirements, so you will want to check that. Commercial treadmills are a great option if it is within your budget and you are going to put a lot of miles on your treadmill daily.

[@liamp460]

Thanks for the great video. My wife and I are in our 40. My wife is trying to loose weight. We are just getting started to run 30-45 minutes everyday. Which treadmill would you recommend for me to buy for my house? (We also have 2 teenagers that will probably use it as well. Thanks!

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

Since you have quite a few exercisers in your household, I would recommend the NordicTrack 1750 or 2450, the Sole F80/F85, or the Horizon 7.8 AT.

[@AliMohamed-tr1ii]

I have the Nordic Track x22i incline trainer. The frame has cracked 3 times. The running board has cracked once. The adjustment has snapped twice. The machine is absolutely junk. I’m 170 pounds and run between 9 to 11 miles per hour

[@sweetndlow1]

How do you use the onboard programs on the sole f63?

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

There are buttons below the screen to scroll through the programs. You will also have to use the speed/incline + and - buttons to adjust your settings.

[@sweetndlow1]

Thank you 😊

[@jorgeluismunizarias2716]

which of the motorized treadmills on your list is the softest and more cushioned for impact in your opinion?

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

The NordicTrack Incline and Commercial treadmills are the softest. That would be the NordicTrack X22i , 1750, and 1250 from this video. However, I also really like the new X24 and 2450 that were released after this video was published.

[@michaelbeasley4479]

Trying to decide between Landice L7 with Achieve console or the Life Fitness Club Series Plus Treadmill w/ SL Console. Any thoughts on these two if cost isn’t an option?

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

I haven't tested any Landice treadmills, unfortunately, so I'm biased toward the Life Fitness Club Series since I have tested it. I am surprised that the L7 has only a 20" x 58" running surface compared to the Life Fitness's 22" x 60". If you are running, I definitely recommend going with the Life Fitness for a larger running surface. I wish I could help more!

[@evanmcdoniels]

These are really nice reviews for when the treadmill is new and working but it seems like so many companies listed here have major issues with quality control and are downright harmful with their customer service (even when you really want something to just work properly). What are the most durable and reliable home treadmill companies/models? I got a Bowflex during the pandemic that has been a constant problem, even the delivery was totally botched by multiple technicians who wouldn't assemble it when they arrived but then once it was built it constantly had issues (especially faulty consoles, of which i'm on my 3rd which of course stops the entire machine from working, it always seems to be "stuck buttons" according to them but it's ridiculous to go through a console a year). It's really crazy because I bought a cheap, used, ancient proform before this expensive treadmill around 2015 for $100 and never had an issue for years while I was doing ultramarathon training. They must be cutting corners on quality in this era because the old ones with far less fancy features and tech were super reliable. I don't even do ultra training the past few years and this new one has almost never worked correctly for longer than a few weeks at a time.

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

I'm really sorry about your experience. When it comes to consoles, low-tech is typically best for longevity even if you have to go without some of the high-tech features. More features equals more things that can go wrong, sadly. Maybe try Horizon if you are looking to stay in a similar price range.

[@yonatanmakara6856]

Sole 85 looks perfect for me to use. The apps to help me focus on walking or running. Question...does the treadmill increae and decrease incline when doing the preinstalled training videos in it?

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

The Sole F85 automatically inclines with the built-in training programs (not videos) and with the Kinomap app videos. The Sole Plus app videos and other training videos require you to adjust the treadmill manually.

[@MrJpferrer]

The first treadmill you reviewed only lasted me a year. Im glad I got the extended warranty. Now shopping for a new treadmill

[@TahoeRnnr]

I’m 170lbs 5’9” would the t101 be ok for me? I’d be running a few days a week 3-7 miles 5-8 mph with some incline mixed in

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

The 7.0 AT would be a better option. The T101 is great for walking, but it doesn't have the power and stability for regular running.

[@evey27]

Great video! Would you say the ProForm Pro 9000 is good for 2 adults and a teenager to use regularly?

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

It should do just fine with that level of use. It's hard for us to give exact recommendations like that because there are so many variables to consider, but I think the Pro 9000 is a good choice!

[@mridulrathore2511]

Which is better running on road or on a treadmill I have one but it is like maybe the cheapest type??

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

Running on a treadmill is great for recovery and increasing your mileage, and it provides a softer landing than the road. A good soft treadmill would be the NordicTrack 1750. Road running is a great way to prepare for a race or become a stronger runner. The Sole F80 and F63 are great treadmills if you want a firm treadmill that feels like road running.

[@SoCalVipers]

If it's too hot or too cold, or raining, or too dark outside, the Road is not so great. A treadmill is always there for you! But, It's amazing to get out and see the world while you are running. Also, you can push yourself by running away from home knowing that you still need to return. At my age, I feel like a treadmill is safer - the surface is soft and consistent and I'm less likely to turn an ankle or trip and fall. Some days, when I don't feel like pushing myself, it's great to put on a 45 minute TV show on my ipad as I run/jog.

[@thru_and_thru]

I am considering a Sole F63 but I am a little concerned if it is capable enough for faster running. I read a different review that stating this is generally better for more easier to moderate running. I am wondering if it will handle running at a pace of 6.00 - 6.20 per mile for longer interval periods? Thanks @@BestTreadmillReviews

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

@@thru_and_thru Great question! It's hard to say as so many factors go into what a treadmill can handle. In general, I would say you could do this sort of workout maybe a couple times per week on the F63. If you are training on it every single day, I would consider the F80 or a similar treadmill.

[@toddysurcharge771]

I live in Florida so 6 months a year is too gross to run outside so I rely on the treadmill to keep my momentum.

[@dubious6718]

That's the Sole F85 Entertainment. There is a cheaper version without the large display, called Sole F85.

[@carlosrendonslapp_boyy_7654]

Does the Nordic 1750 have entertainment?

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

It has Feed.FM radio with genre music stations, but it does not have entertainment apps like Netflix or Hulu.

[@LetsgoCommanders2024]

You have to unlock the treadmill to privileged mode to side load other apps. Or you can use the installed web browser for you tube, Netflix etc. They try to make you use Ifit and lock it down but their are ways around it.

[@akash501]

I run very comfortably on Planet Fitnees life fitness treadmill I think because of cushioning .. what is my best option to replicate it at home when I am buying the treadmill ..

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

You can go for the Life Fitness Run CX. It's a nice residential treadmill from the brand you like. If you are looking for something affordable, try Horizon. Their treadmills have slightly more cushioning, depending on the model you are using from Life Fitness.

[@krystalucero6660]

Hi, I’m just getting into running! What would you recommend for me.

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

Some of my favorites for new runners include the NordicTrack 1250, the Sole F63, and the Horizon 7.0 AT. I hope that helps!

[@danabiehl5917]

Thank you for this video. At first, we were leaning towards Sole F80, now my husband says maybe 1750? I like them both too.

[@RJArrayCPA]

I would stay away from Nordic Trac, I hear nothing but bad things from mechanics and even their own salesmen. In fact, this entire video should be labeled “Treadmills you should stay away from”. They didn’t even mention Sole’s better lineup like the TT8 or ST9.

[@danabiehl5917]

@RJArrayCPA we actually already purchased F80 last week, hopefully will last us a good amount of years 🤞

[@coy9898]

Have you tested or heard of the adidas t23?

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

I haven't unfortunately. I'm in the US, and it is hard to get here.

[@2010frankieg]

yes but can you have a heart rate monitor and blue tooth a phone for music at the same time?

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

Generally, yes! We haven't had any problems with this. Typically, the Bluetooth for the speakers is separate from the Bluetooth to the treadmill console.

[@anilkumar-wk8vm]

Hi After seeing your videos I am right now lost and confused I request your help in suggesting a treadmill for me 1. Higher motor Power 3.5 2. Sturdy and Compact And Solid Build- I am heavy guy 3. Good Track Length and width with cushion 4. I can compromise on infotainment 5. Good Cup and Phone/ iPad Holder 6. Good Durability and less maintenance issues I don’t need infotainment instead would like to spend on built quality stability and durability Looking for home purpose thread mill for everyday use - 2 persons - Running - 6-9 kph and descent incline Would really appreciate if you can help me with few options Thanks

[@jorgeluismunizarias2716]

Go for a curved treadmill instead.

[@wiseowl1580]

She never answered because this is what everyone in the free world wants. It doesnt exist.💡

[@mroogilyboogily9207]

Awesome

[@arturomunoz4433]

Hi can you please make a video how fast is #2 or 1 is because I can't walk fast I have a problem with my legs😢😢 Thanks

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

Most of the treadmills we review have a minimum speed of 0.5 or 1 mph. The Sole treadmills have a 0.5 mph minimum speed, while the NordicTrack and ProForm have a minimum speed of 1.0 mph. The maximum speed on most home treadmills is 12 mph.

[@chocolatechunkycookies]

What is the lifespan. Of these treadmills?

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

The lifespan depends on a variety of factors like how well you follow the maintenance routine, how often the treadmill is used, and how it is used. However, we have seen treadmills from these brands last 10+ years.

[@aaronleylander]

We are looking at buying a Proform TLX, don't need a big screen,

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

The ProForm TLX is a great pick! I really enjoy using it!

[@CookieManCookies]

This is great, now review a woodway! :D

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@musashi4856]

Why not add a motorless treadmill like Trueform to the lineup. BTW, having a forefoot runner evaluate the treadmills adds some credibility to the reviews. 👍

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

We are planning to do a best manual treadmill video in the future!

[@Happycat8385]

Anyone have a good recommendation for a foldable treadmill? Its for a gift for xmas ...the person will definitely use it at least a few times a week probably a combo if running and walking, so i want to get one that won't break on her. Ive read alot of reviews on different models and companies saying that there foldables broke within the first year....money isn't a big concern i could probably swing 2000 to 2500 because its a joint gift a few ppl are going in on for someone .. thanks:)

[@fedguy9182]

Sole F80 or F85. Good quality machines

[@kimberlygoodwin2367]

My big concern for any treadmill is I read that if you do not store in a climate controlled environment all warranties are voided. Have you found this to be true as well?

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

Yes, as far as I'm aware that is true for every motorized home treadmill.

[@Cookefan59]

Thanks but I’ll pass on that 1750. Ive heard just too many problems and how dare them not provide a media rack!

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

Understood! If you didn't find what you were looking for in this video, feel free to let me know more about your needs and I might be able to suggest something else! Also, I totally agree on the media rack!

[@toddysurcharge771]

Echelon treadmills no good then? Not a single one on here.

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

We like Echelon, especially their compact folding treadmills. It's definitely a brand we might need to take a closer look at!

[@kinghenry8689]

I’m 5’9 and 200lbs+ which treadmill is best for me

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

It depends on how much walking and/or running you are doing. It also depends on what type of content you would like to view, budget, cushioning preferences, etc.

[@monroe2245]

Thank you, great review, although I have to say Nordictrack shouldn't be on anyone's list. Horrible machines.

[@jbek9779]

Why would you say so?

[@monroe2245]

​@@jbek9779bad electronics, shoddy construction. I know few people who said support was nonexistent. We ended up going with Spirit. But more money but rock solid. Just my opinion but personally I got the vibe that Nordic paid for alot of the reviews out there.

[@stevenosborne5117]

Precor TRM885 Refurbished 2000.00 ish Remanufacture 4000.00 , New 11,000.00

[@hassannour1697]

I can't believe you've been running for a decade and a half but just now running marathon? It took me 4 month of running to sign up for my 1st half marathon 😂. You can't be tempted by beautiful medals like me 😂

[@BestTreadmillReviews]

Oh, I am now determined to complete all the world marathon majors. Making up for lost time, I guess? 🤣

[@ChronicKPOP]

Reebok FR30z? no need to spend 3 or 4 thousand

[@AbuhabibiX]

No Peloton…

[@Robert-sy9ji]

I have heard nothing but bad things about Nordic Track.