Space-saving folding treadmill

For the small-space, apartment-living health buff, a folding treadmill is the best choice for staying fit. Folding treadmill, for obvious reasons, tends to be less sturdy and robust compared to their fixed, bulkier counterparts but it is foldable quality and easy storage that makes up for its drawbacks. Keep in mind that a lightweight, low-priced folding treadmill won't offer a great deal of stability, particularly if you're a heavy-footed runner and plan to do a lot of running on your machine. If so, the commercial treadmill might suit you best.

You'll tend to find that the highest priced treadmills are all fixed. So if you have a huge space and the money to afford a four-digit price tag on a treadmill, by all means go for it! But for the rest of us, space is a premium we can't waste. And a folding treadmill requires space.

But the folding treadmill does save space. There is a lot of folding treadmill in the market. Some you can even get as used treadmills, which makes it more affordable. Below are some of the more popular brands of folding treadmill:

Image 10.0 Folding Treadmill - You won't find a more powerful motor on a $400 treadmill. It's also iFit compatible and has a pulse grip. If you must spend less than $500 on a folding treadmill, this is about your best choice.

Proform 995 SEL Folding Treadmill - Great specifications on this folding treadmill. For $800, you get a large drive motor, roomy running surface, custom cushioning ( a feature that allows you to adjust for a firmer or softer strides) and 8 workout programs. It also has an interactive fitness program. Foldable and with the needed incline of 10%, this is not a bad deal.

Smooth 5.0P Folding Treadmill - This is considered to be one of the best folding treadmill around the $1,000 price tag, the Smooth 5.0P came top in Monster rating's economy class - a ratings chart compiled from hundreds of consumer surveys. It has a high incline at 12% but you can easily fold up after an intense workout.

Smooth 7.1 Folding Treadmill - This latest edition is a big upgrade on the 5.0P with a wide belt and heart rate monitoring as a standard. However, it is significantly heavier and sturdier than its predecessor - a big factor on a folding treadmill. It features a power folding mechanism that fold up the machine with a touch of a button. It is no doubt a great find if you can spend $1,700.

Spirit 277 Folding Treadmill - One of the more robust folding treadmill on the market. At over $2,500, it doesn't come cheap. But if you want the best and have a little space to accommodate it, then you won't go wrong.

These are but a few of the folding treadmill you can find at your local store. Bear in mind what the folding treadmill really offers - and that's space while keeping your exercise routine intact. Though most are still require manual fold up, it is just a minor quirk easily forgiven of its many advantages.

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