Whether it's for convenience, saving money on expensive gym memberships, or if you simply prefer to exercise in private; there are plenty of reasons why you might wish to consider investing in a personal treadmill for your home.

No matter what your current level of fitness is, you'll reap the benefits of installing a home treadmill. Many modern treadmills help you keep track of your progress, chart your improvements and tailor your exercise regime to your needs.

Here are the best treadmills for running at home.

This 2022 version of the Nordic Commercial 2450 treadmill includes a 30-day iFIT family membership, which you can use to stream live or on-demand workouts. Join global workouts or studio classes, and add up to five users to your membership.

A 22-inch tilt and pivot touchscreen is included and is fitted with built-in speakers for you to follow workouts. Alternatively, you can connect your own Bluetooth headphones for a richer sound, if you prefer. This treadmill has a -3% to 15% incline, and its AutoAdjust feature allows iFIT trainers to change the incline in real time so that you can keep pace with the workout.

With an adjustable track speed from zero to 12 miles per hour, you can tailor workouts to suit your own capabilities. And a 22-inch by 60-inch tread belt with a 300-pound max weight capacity means most sizes and shapes can be accommodated for. There are even dual Auto-breeze fans built-in to keep you cool, which adjust themselves in line with your workout intensity!

The crème-de-la-crème of home treadmills, the Nordic Commercial 2450 will ensure that your home workouts stay intense and rewarding.

Key Features
  • Includes 30-day iFit membership
  • -3% to 15% incline control
  • 22-inch HD interactive touchscreen display
  • Smart response motor
  • Stream live and on-demand workouts
  • Track speed of up to 12mph
  • 60-inch track length
  • Folding space-saver design
  • Auto-breeze fans installed
  • Bluetooth connectivity
Specifications
  • Brand: NordicTrack
  • Power Source: Corded Electric
  • Speed: 12mph
  • Maximum Horsepower: 4
  • Maximum Weight: 400 pounds
  • Touchscreen: Yes
  • Belt Length: 60 inches
Pros
  • Full-body training offered
  • Automatic trainer control for iFit members
  • Plenty of classes and workouts to join
  • Large size track
Cons
  • It's pricey
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NordicTrack Commercial Series 2450 (2022 Model)

With a widescreen display that lets you easily keep tabs on all your vitals, the Xterra TRX5500 gives you comprehensive feedback on your progress. With each workout you’ll be provided with all the stats you need; pulse, speed, distance, incline, calories burned, and so on. Hand pulse sensors are built into the handlebars, and a heart rate chest strap is included, to ensure workouts are challenging, but remain safe.

There are 15 levels of incline, and a maximum track speed of 12 miles per hour with this model, which has a maximum weight limit of 350 pounds. Third-party applications such as YouTube and Facebook come pre-loaded so that you can easily connect to your favorite media via Bluetooth. In addition, apps such as Zwift let you run a number of virtual courses with other runners from around the world.

Stay hydrated with built-in cup holders, keep your cool with integrated fans, and fold away for easy storage after use. The Xterra TRX5500 has clearly been designed for your comfort and convenience and is a solid choice for a running treadmill for your home.

Key Features
  • Widescreen LCD display screen
  • Pre-loaded apps like YouTube, Facebook and Twitter
  • Bluetooth connectivity for running apps like Zwift and Kinomap
  • Hand pulse sensors
  • Heart rate chest strap
  • Foldable
  • Built-in fan
  • 15 levels of incline
  • 30 preset programs
  • Tethered safety magnet clip
Specifications
  • Brand: XTERRA
  • Power Source: Corded Electric
  • Speed: 12mph
  • Maximum Horsepower: 3.25
  • Programs: 30
  • Maximum Weight: 350 pounds
  • Touchscreen: Yes
  • Belt Length: 60 inches
Pros
  • Easily connects to other running apps
  • Fully adjustable for simpler/harder workouts
  • Large track length
  • Lots of built-in programs to choose from
Cons
  • Smaller screen size than other premium priced models
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XTERRA TRX5500 Folding Treadmill

For its very reasonable price tag, there is plenty to recommend about this Runow treadmill. It offers no less than 36 preset programs, plus three custom programs and one manual program—plenty of choice for all comers. It also has a built-in shock absorption system to protect legs and knees from pounding on that track, and its 18-inch LED display will give you up-to-the-minute tracking of all your vital statistics.

On the downside, it does have a smaller running track with a belt size of 49.2 by 16.5 inches. It also has a maximum track speed of 8.1 miles per hour, and only three levels of incline are offered. However, it does bear a maximum user weight of 300 pounds, and its cushioned and anti-skid track does provide a comfortable surface to run on.

A more budget-priced option for sure, but still with plenty of options for most. This is still an affordable choice of home treadmill with enough versatility to suit all but the most athletic of runners.

Key Features
  • 36 preset programs
  • Built-in shock absorption system
  • Foldable
  • 18-inch multifunctional display
  • Heart rate sensor
Specifications
  • Brand: Runow
  • Power Source: Corded electric
  • Speed: 8.1mph
  • Maximum Horsepower: 2.5
  • Programs: 36
  • Maximum Weight: 300 pounds
  • Touchscreen: Yes
  • Belt Length: 49.2 inches
Pros
  • Good number of built-in programs
  • Designed for runner comfort
  • Speed etc. can be easily adjusted while running
  • Shock absorption system to lessen injury
Cons
  • Shorter, narrower running track may inhibit some larger or taller runners
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RUNOW 3305EB Under Desk Treadmill

The OMA 6134EAI treadmill is fitted with a 23-inch dot matrix touchscreen display with quick buttons. It has two tablet holders and two Bluetooth speakers built-in, so you can easily connect your treadmill to your preferred choice of media to accompany your workout.

Bluetooth connectivity enables you to connect to running apps such as Kinomap and AnyRun, so you can stay motivated with structured and competitive workouts with other people from around the world.

This running treadmill includes three exercise modes: Heart Rate Controlled, Countdown, and Interval. And under these three banners, you’ll find 43 individual running programs included, which is an impressive number of presets. You can easily keep track of all your vital statistics on-screen, and change up your workouts with fully adjustable speeds of up to 12.4 miles per hour and inclines of up to 15%.

A great choice for a home treadmill with plenty of options for you to keep those workouts spicy!

Key Features
  • 3 modes including 43 programs
  • Connects to Kinomap and AnyRun
  • 23-inch dot matrix screen display
  • Bluetooth speakers
  • Tablet holders
  • 0 to 15% incline
  • 60-inch running track
  • Foldable
Specifications
  • Brand: OMA
  • Power Source: Corded Electric
  • Speed: 12.4mph
  • Maximum Horsepower: 3.5
  • Programs: 43
  • Maximum Weight: 350 pounds
  • Touchscreen: Yes
  • Belt Length: 60 inches
Pros
  • Good number of different running programs
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Adjustable inclines for tougher workouts
  • All vitals clearly displayed
Cons
  • Doesn't offer the interactive workouts that some other premium models do
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OMA 6134EAI Folding Exercise Treadmill

This Botorro folding treadmill is a slightly cheaper option for anyone in the market for a home treadmill who doesn’t want to compromise too much on features and functionality. All your workout details are displayed via an on-screen digital monitor, and a fully adjustable non-slip phone and tablet holder means your favorite music or videos are easily at your disposal. Dual stereo Bluetooth speakers are also built-in for beefy sound output.

This unit does carry a maximum weight limit of 265 pounds, however; which is noticeably less than some of the more costly options on our list. And the track speed itself is limited to nine miles per hour, indicating its suitability for anyone looking for a slightly lower-intensity home workout. These factors won’t preclude most people from getting the most out of this home treadmill, but they are worthy of consideration nonetheless.

This Botorrow home treadmill is fully adjustable and handlebars can be raised or lowered to suit each user. It can be folded flat in just two simple steps, and conveniently stowed away in a closet, or underneath the bed or couch. And at less than half the price of some of the high-end options, it could be the perfect choice for you to keep on running.

Key Features
  • Digital monitor
  • Safety Key
  • Foldable
  • 14 points of shock absorbtion
  • Bluetooth speakers
  • Adjustable tablet/smartphone holder
  • Transportation wheels
Specifications
  • Brand: Botorro
  • Power Source: Corded Electric
  • Speed: 8mph
  • Maximum Horsepower: 2.5
  • Maximum Weight: 265 pounds
  • Touchscreen: Yes
  • Belt Length: 50 inches
Pros
  • Easy to assemble
  • Adjustable for all family members to use
  • Key vitals clearly displayed
  • 100% foldable for simple and easy storage
Cons
  • Slightly slower maximum track speed
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Botorro Folding Treadmill Exerciser

The Sunny Health & Fitness Asuna 8730G home treadmill might look a little bit basic by comparison to some of the others on our list, but this shouldn’t put you off. There’s still enough here to recommend it for consideration.

A built-in digital monitor provides you with a four-window display of your time, distance, speed, and calories burned. Its tablet folder lets your smartphone or tablet sit comfortably in your eyeline, and integrated MP3 speakers mean your favorite sounds are given a bit more oompf—to keep those feet moving and the blood pumping.

It has a track speed range of 0.6 to 8.0 miles per hour and can accommodate runners weighing in at up to 220 pounds. The running track itself measures 49 inches by 17.5 inches which is adequate space for most, but there’s no incline offered here. So flat surface running only.

However, this is still a high-quality flat-folding home treadmill that’s built to last, and stable enough to offer a consistent home workout.

Key Features
  • Built-in digital monitor
  • Foldable
  • Device holder
  • MP3 media port
  • Transportation wheels
Specifications
  • Brand: Sunny Health & Fitness
  • Power Source: Corded Electric
  • Speed: 8mph
  • Maximum Horsepower: 2.5
  • Programs: N/A
  • Maximum Weight: 220 pounds
  • Touchscreen: No
  • Belt Length: 49 inches
Pros
  • Affordable and portable
  • Monitors all essential statistics
  • MP3 media port allows music while you run
Cons
  • If you're looking for more than the basics, this might not be suited to you
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Sunny Health & Fitness ASUNA 8730G Premium Slim Folding Treadmill

This budget-priced option from Urevo can be easily folded up for storage and provides users with 12 built-in HIIT programs to put you through your paces. These are designed for cardiovascular fitness and for burning fat.

As you would expect from a lower-priced machine, the LCD display and controls are simple but effective. You’ll only find the key details displayed here, but these essentials are arguably all you really need for a productive workout.

Track speeds of up to 7.5 miles per hour might be a bit leisurely for some, but combine this with one of the built-in HIIT programs, and you might soon find that you’re having to make extra effort to maintain this kind of speed anyway!

Simple but effective, this is a perfectly decent home treadmill that will reward your hard work. And its easy fold storage means that it won’t cause any obstruction to your living space.

Key Features
  • Flat folding
  • LCD display
  • Smartphone holder
  • Transportation wheels
  • Anti-slip belt
  • 12 built-in HIIT programs
Specifications
  • Brand: UREVO
  • Power Source: Corded Electric
  • Speed: 7.5mph
  • Maximum Horsepower: 2.5
  • Programs: N/A
  • Maximum Weight: 265 pounds
  • Touchscreen: No
  • Belt Length: 45.7 inches
Pros
  • Budget priced
  • Easy to fold and store
  • 12 built-in HIIT programs offer fat burning training
  • LCD display shows essential running stats
Cons
  • No touchscreen display
  • Slower track speed
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UREVO Foldable Electric Treadmill

FAQ

Q: What Size Treadmill Do I Need for Running?

You have to choose the treadmill depending on the floor space you have for it. Walkers should opt for a minimum of 50 inches long belt, and runners should get a belt with a length of 55 inches.

If your height is more than six feet, you should use a treadmill with a length of 60 inches for running. In terms of belt width, walkers need a 20 inches wide belt while 22 inches is enough for runners.

Q: Is Running Outside Better Than a Treadmill?

There is no clear-cut winner between these two. While you can improve stability by running outdoors, you need to use treadmill forces to get sustainable speed and performance.

If you run outside, you need to depend on the weather condition and accept the risk of injury. You don't have to worry about these issues if you run on a treadmill.

Q: Does Treadmill Burn Belly Fat?

Running is an all-around exercise that improves fitness besides burning belly fat. Even if you use a treadmill for running, you can get rid of belly fat as you increase the intensity. Especially for overweight people, the treadmill is a better running alternative as it is easier on your joints.