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The best treadmills for running in the comfort of your home
Grab one of the best treadmills and hit the ground running to help smash your fitness goals
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The best treadmills can completely revolutionise the way that you run. Whether you’re an indoor jogger only or you’re using your home gym highlight to improve your weekend Park Run PB, a treadmill you’ve carefully selected to support your goals can unlock your best ever time. If you’ve got your running shoes game on lock and have more running shorts than Mo Farah himself but are yet to insert a tip-top tread into your home, this is your sign.
Combined with strengthening exercises completed using the best kettlebells, dumbbells and assorted free weights at your local gym, regular cardio is the key to maintaining the physique you’re after while also taking care of your overall health, both physical and mental. In particular, running is one of the best cardiovascular exercises you can regularly perform, particularly when you combine relaxed runs that keep your heart rate at a steady clip with interval sessions that challenge your pace and stamina.
Before you make the jump and drop some cool cash on a treadmill for your home gym though, it’s advisable to have an idea on how often you’ll be jogging in your own home as opposed to heading out onto the pavements. If you look at the features that modern treadmills have, you might soon conclude that one of these models is a must in your home, no matter how much space it may take up. Smarter than ever, the best treadmills often boast Bluetooth connectivity, touchscreens, cushioned running decks and support for apps like Zwift and iFIT. Live in close quarters? It’s a folding treadmill you might be after.
What are GQ's favourite treadmills?
- Best all-round treadmill: JTX Sprint 5,
£899£849 at jtxfitness.com - Best budget treadmill: Mobvoi Home,
£299.99£260.99 at amazon.co.uk - Best treadmill without subscription: WalkingPad X21, £699 at amazon.co.uk
- Best premium treadmill: NordicTrack Commercial 1750,
£2,799£2,499
at nordictrack.co.uk - Best treadmill for live classes: Peloton Tread,
£3,345£3,045 at onepeloton.co.uk
SKIP TO: Which is the best treadmill to use at home? | What's the best treadmill for weight loss? | How much should I pay for a good treadmill?
Which is the best treadmill to use at home?
While every living space will benefit from different kinds of treadmill, there are a few things that every home could benefit from. The first is foldability: even the largest of machines often come with the functionality to fold in half, a boon for even those without enormous square footage. The most important thing of all is to measure your space before you pull the financial trigger. If that's all gravy, you'll next want to consider things like speed and incline: does the treadmill you're considering reach the kind of challenging levels you're looking to reach? Lastly, consider how important immersive home workouts are to you. Some prefer the simple LED reporting of old school machines; others will be unmoved by anything that doesn't come with its own in-built personal trainer.
What's the best treadmill for weight loss?
As with cross trainers, rowing machines, exercise bikes and so on, the best treadmill for losing weight is the one that you think you'll actually use on the regular. Every treadmill — from the extremely simple to the wildly souped-up — has the capacity to transform your fitness. So long as you regularly use yours, combine it with other forms of exercise and eat a largely healthy diet, you should see differences.
How much should I pay for a good treadmill?
You can still pick up a treadmill for the £500 and under mark (yes, even in this economy). These models are best reserved for those who want to walk at their desk or else hit some light jogs, though they often also have the benefit of being smaller and more easily stored. For something more robust, long-lasting and conducive to challenging workouts, you're looking at £1,000 or above. For something that includes a HD screen and fitness app inclusion, expect to pay up to £3,500.
What is Amazon Prime Day?
Amazon Prime Day is the Amazon-specific sale that takes place in summer: something like a warmer weather version of Black Friday. Why is that relevant here? Well, as you'll soon see, many of the treadmills available below can be bought on Amazon, meaning that it would make sense for you to wait until Prime Day to make your purchase.
When is Amazon Prime Day?
You don't have long to wait until prices might drop on the treadmill you have an eye on: Amazon usually runs its annual Prime member sale in June or July. Think you can hold on until then? We'd recommend it!
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