Treadmill

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A treadmill lets you walk, jog, run or climb inclines indoors at a speed you control, whatever the weather. It is one of the easiest ways to build cardio fitness, track your pace and distance, and stay active every day.

LargeSpace needed

Budget

✓Home friendly

Best for

Quadriceps Hamstrings Calves Glutes Full Body

Benefits

Walk or run any time, in any weather, in a safe indoor setting.
Incline walking burns more calories and strengthens the glutes and calves with low impact.
Precise control and tracking of speed, incline, distance and time.

Beginner advice

For walking, a compact or folding treadmill is enough; for running, look for a motor of at least 2.5–3.0 CHP (continuous horsepower), a belt of about 50 × 140 cm or larger, good cushioning and a user weight rating above yours. Check the folded size, and leave about 2 m of clear space behind it.

Safety

Always clip on the safety key, start the belt while standing on the side rails, and keep children and pets away from the machine.