Most runners are familiar with that feeling of frustration when they have to cancel their scheduled run. Factors such as extreme weather, daylight, family life, or work commitments are just a few of the reasons that could prevent you from leaving the house for your much-anticipated run. Investing in a treadmill gives you the flexibility and reassurance that you need to make sure that you don’t miss out on any of your workouts.
With many different models of treadmills on the market, it can be hard to choose the best one for your profile. To help you in your decision-making, we’ve compiled a list of ten of the best ones on offer. You'll find a range of models, from more basic machines orientated towards gentle workouts, all the way up to high-performance connected treadmills for intensive training.
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GO TO THE RECOMMENDERStill not convinced? Here are some of the benefits of treadmill running:
- Convenience: If you’re waiting for a work call, expecting an important delivery, or hoping to bank a few miles while your baby takes a nap, a treadmill is the perfect way to train.
- Safety: If you don’t like running by yourself or feel unsafe going out in your neighbourhood, a treadmill will be a liberating addition to your training equipment.
- Climate conditions: Even if you’re not a fair-weather runner, sometimes it’s almost impossible to run outside. Gale-force winds, hailstones, ice, or extreme heat can make you miss out on precious training time.
- Less impact: The treadmill running surface is easier on your joints than road running, so it can be ideal if you’re trying to increase your mileage or returning to running after an injury.
- Speed control: If you’re the type of runner that can never respect your paces for your easy runs or you find it hard to stay on-pace for your interval training, you’ll probably benefit from some treadmill workouts. It’s easy to follow your progress, and you can respect your training plan to the letter.
Treadmills tend to get some bad press, but as you can see, there are a huge number of benefits from owning one, and it could really revolutionise your training.
Have a read through our recommendations and see which treadmill would be perfect for you!
CITYSPORTS Under Desk Treadmill - £169.99
This is a simple, ultra light walking and running pad perfect for keeping active while at home. With six speed options between 1 and 6 km/h this is a basic machine designed for power walking and easy-paced runs. The whole treadmill only weighs 17 kg, so it is easy to store away when you’re not using it.
At a glance:
- Shock absorption
- Bluetooth speaker
- Remote control
- Speed 1-6 km/h
- 110 kg weight capacity
- LED display with speed, time, distance, and calories
CITYSPORTS Folding Treadmill - £269
This is a great entry level treadmill for runners wanting to do some easy-paced running workouts from the comfort of their own home. It’s extra compact, can be folded for storage, and has transport wheels to facilitate moving it around.
At a glance:
- Width of running Surface: 40 Cm
- Length of running surface: 102 Cm
- Shock absorption
- Foldable, with transport wheels
- Safety key
- Bluetooth speaker
- Speed 1-12 km/h
- 110 kg weight capacity
- LED display with speed, time, distance, and calories
DOMYOS RUN100E - £449.99
You'll love this 30-programme treadmill. Its wide running deck gives you more space to run, up to a highly respectable maximum speed of 14 km/h. The 3% motorised incline allows you to increase the difficulty of your workouts, helping you to reproduce outdoor running conditions. When you're not using it, it folds away for compact and easy storage.
At a glance:
- 3% motorised incline
- Width of running surface: 45 Cm
- Length of running surface: 120 Cm
- Foldable with wheels
- 30 customisable programmes
- Bluetooth
- Smart interactive training compatible with DOMYOS E-CONNECTED, KINOMAP and ZWIFT apps
- Speed up to 14 km/h
- 130 kg weight capacity
- LED touchscreen display
DOMYOS RUN500 - £649.99
This is an excellent treadmill for runners wanting to improve their performance. With a maximum speed of 16 km/h, a motorised incline of 10%, and compatibility with all the best fitness apps, this machine will meet all of your training needs. As an added bonus, it folds up small for easy storage.
At a glance:
- 10% motorised incline
- Width of running surface: 45 Cm
- Length of running surface: 130 Cm
- Foldable
- 30 customisable programmes
- Bluetooth
- Smart interactive training compatible with DOMYOS E-CONNECTED, KINOMAP and ZWIFT apps
- Speed up to 16 km/h
- 130 kg weight capacity
- LED touchscreen display
DOMYOS T900D - £899.99
The T900 treadmill is designed for regular, high-intensity running. It comes with a surprisingly high number of features for its price, making it the perfect ally for runners looking to improve results through indoor training sessions. The large running surface allows you to take full advantage of the range of speeds and training programmes on offer.
At a glance:
- 10% motorised incline
- Width of running surface: 50 cm
- Length of running surface: 143 cm
- Foldable with transport wheels
- 32 customisable programmes
- Comes with heart rate monitor belt
- Bluetooth
- Smart interactive training compatible with DOMYOS E-CONNECTED and KINOMAP apps
- Speed up to 18 km/h
- 130 kg weight capacity
- LED touchscreen display
PROFORM Trainer 12.0 - £1,199.99
This is a brilliant performance-based treadmill designed to push your training to the limit. It’s great incline range and high maximum speed allow you to vary your workouts, and the ventilation system will keep you comfortable throughout. You can also connect directly to the iFIT content platform for an immersive audiovisual experience.
At a glance:
- 12% motorised incline
- Shock absorption
- Width of running surface: 51 Cm
- Length of running surface: 140 Cm
- Ventilation system
- Foldable with wheels
- 32 customisable programmes
- Bluetooth
- Smart interactive training compatible with IFit
- Speed up to 18 km/h
- 135 kg weight capacity
- LED touchscreen display
SUUIM 2 in 1 Foldable Treadmill - £1,285.60
This sturdy treadmill is perfect for steady runs. The ultra-quiet mode and solid stainless steel frame mean that you can train without disturbing others around you, and the ample running surface ensures that you can run comfortably. It also doubles up as a walking treadmill when folded, which is a great option for staying active while working from home.
At a glance:
- Shock absorption
- Width Of running surface: 50 cm
- Length of running surface: 105 Cm
- Foldable with wheels
- 12 running programmes
- Bluetooth
- Stainless steel frame
- Speed up to 10 km/h
- 100 kg weight capacity
- LED touchscreen display
HORIZON New 7.0AT Treadmill - £1,399.99
This is an extra powerful runner’s treadmill built for tough workouts and engineered for fitness apps. The QuickDial controls allow smooth transitions between speeds and inclines, making it easier to control your interval training. The extended deck means that you can comfortably extend your stride length at higher speeds.
At a glance:
- 0 - 15% motorised incline
- Shock absorption
- Bluetooth heart rate monitor included
- Width of running surface: 51 cm
- Length of running surface: 152 cm
- Foldable with wheels
- Smart interactive training compatible with Zwift
- Bluetooth
- Speed from 0.8 km/h to 19 km/h
- 147 kg weight capacity
- LED touchscreen display
LifeSpan Fitness Treadmill TR4000iT - £1,549.00
The Lifespan Fitness treadmill TR4000iT is a multi-dimensional treadmill for intensive home fitness with more than fifty training programs. Its extended running surface means that you don’t have to adjust your running stride, and can even sprint with ease. The ventilation system will keep you cool during your toughest workouts.
At a glance:
- -2 to 13% motorised incline
- Shock absorption
- Width of running surface: 56 cm
- Length of running surface: 152 Cm
- Foldable with wheels
- Over 50 running programmes
- Ventilation system
- Bluetooth
- Stainless steel frame
- Speed up to 20 km/h
- 150 kg weight capacity
- LED touchscreen display
BODY SOLID T50 Endurance Cardio Walking Treadmill - £2,077.32
This treadmill is especially great for runners coming back from an injury or simply wanting to do slow-paced workouts. The sturdy handrail that extends along the whole length of the treadmill adds maximum safety and stability.
At a glance:
- 12% manual incline
- Shock absorption
- Hand grip sensors for BPM pulse monitoring
- Width of running surface: 48 Cm
- Length of running surface: 135 Cm
- Speed from 0.16 km/h to 8 km/h
- 140 kg weight capacity
- LED display
Make your choice
Now that you’ve seen what’s on offer it’s time to choose which treadmill is the perfect fit for you. Are you ready to revolutionise your running training?
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