Want to get fit but don’t want to head to the gym? Buying the best treadmill may take up a chunk of space, but not everyone wants to work out at home with a kettlebell.
First up, some bad news. We don’t recommend the very cheapest treadmills you’ll find online. Any model you buy needs to be sturdy and have a reasonably powerful motor, or you’re much better off running outdoors. Even if it is freezing/boiling/raining/snowing outside.
UPDATE:Now that many of us will be working from home, it makes sense to add to your home gym. A treadmill isn't the most budget-friendly option, but it will keep you moving more than a couple of light weights will. We've recently added a more affordable non-motorised folding treadmill to our list for those short on cash and on space. This simple treadmill from Opti will cost you only £99.99 at Argos.
We’re going to look at some of the top choices out there, from pretty affordable treadmills to ones that cost thousands and match, or beat, those seen in your local gym.
All of the picks below bar the curved treadmill have a folding design. This is where the base, the part you run on, lifts up so the treadmill takes up much less space when not in use. Handy, right?
Upvote the treadmill you’d choose, and let us know about any top picks we’ve missed using the form at the bottom.
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