The Best Treadmills 2022

Dimensions: 78 L x 37.6 W x 62.8 H inches | Maximum user capacity: 350 pounds | Speed range: 0.5 to 12 mph | Incline range: 0 to 15%

Nautilus is a respected brand that has a wealth of experience making exercise gear. The T616 demonstrates that with a solidly built treadmill that should stand up to many years of use. It has a 3.5 CHP motor and a 20-by-60 inch running path with a StrikeZone cushioning system, which softens impact in front and helps propel your kickoff at the back. All together, it adds up to a quieter mechanism that redirects your body’s force to a more energetic workout. You can take it up to 12 mph and simulate hilly runs with an incline of up to 15%.

The treadmill doesn’t have the sort of large LCD display which appears to be all the rage these days, but the digital controls are large and easy to use—an important feature when you need to make adjustments in the middle of a run. It comes with a wireless heart rate chest strap as well. The system uses Bluetooth to sync with the Nautilus mobile app which includes an “Explore the World” feature—you can go on a virtual jog at dozens of locations around the globe, and the first-person video adapts to your running speed.

Bottom line: The Nautilus T616 hits all the right notes and is consequently very much in demand, which is why it often goes out of stock.

• Pros: Powerful motor, solid build, shock-absorbing cushioning system
• Cons: No built-in monitor

Dimensions: 70 L x 34 W x 55 H inches (Folded: 46 L x 34 W x 61 H inches) | Maximum user capacity: 300 pounds | Speed range: 0.5 to 10 mph | Incline range: 0 to 10%

While you can certainly find less expensive treadmills, the Horizon Fitness T101 is the best intersection of price and features. It’s a somewhat small treadmill at just 20-by-55 inches, but it still offers the essential specs that most will probably want. It’s powered by a modest 2.25 CHP motor and offers speeds up to 10 mph and an incline up to 10%. Heart rate is measured through the hand grips, and a small cooling fan helps keep you from melting on hot workout days. There’s an easy-to-use command center console and Bluetooth connectivity that lets you play audio from your phone through built-in speakers. And the treadmill comes with about 30 pre-set workouts programs.

Despite offering all those basics, it still manages to fold up—similar to the way the ProForm SMART Pro 2000 folds up, though perhaps not as efficiently—so it can take up less space when not in use. Still, it’s hard to beat the price tag, especially now that it’s 35% off.

• Pros: Affordable, built-in Bluetooth speakers, heart rate sensor
• Cons: No built-in screen, max speed of 10 mph

Dimensions: 77.3 L x 35.3 W x 59.6 H inches | Maximum user capacity: 300 pounds | Speed range: 0 to 12 mph | Incline range: -3 to 12%

The ProForm Smart Pro 2000 is a deceptively large treadmill, heavy duty all around and equipped with a generously wide 22-inch running deck. But it doesn’t need to take up a lot of floor space 24/7 because when it’s not in use, the Pro 2000 folds up for a much smaller footprint.

It’s a great choice for dedicated runners thanks to the beefy 3.5 CHP motor, ProForm’s ProShox Cushioning system and the fact that it has both an incline (up to 15%) and a decline (3%). Not a lot of treadmills offer a decline, so your runs can simulate hills better than most.

The console includes an integrated 10-inch LCD display that works with ProForm’s subscription-based iFit service, which delivers streaming, on-demand guided workout sessions. The app can actively control the settings on your treadmill, adjusting speed and incline to match the workout. (Just be warned: The screen is only compatible with the iFit app or can be used in manual mode.) There’s also an included heart rate sensor, cooling fan and integrated Bluetooth speakers.

• Pros: Wide running deck, shock-absorbing cushioning system, foldable
• Cons: Monitor is only compatible with the iFit app (additional $15 to $39 per month)

Dimensions: 69.3 L x 31 W x 49.2 H inches | Maximum user capacity: 300 pounds | Speed range: 0.5 to 12 mph | Incline range: 0 to 10%

The Echelon Stride is a treadmill with a modern sensibility. It’s equipped with Bluetooth and can be used with your own tablet (there is no built-in screen), and it folds up automatically at the press of a button, after which you can wheel it out of the way into any corner of the room. With its 1.75 CHP motor, it’s not the most powerful treadmill you can find, but the machine manages a top speed of 12 mph and has a maximum incline of 10%.

While you can use the Stride manually, you’ll get the most out of it if you sign up for a membership to Echelon’s on-demand fitness program. You’ll get access to live classes as well as streaming on-demand sessions, and you can compete on the leaderboard with your own social circle of family and friends. While the monthly fee is $40 per month, the price drops to as little as $29 per month if you commit to a two-year plan.

• Pros: Folds and the push of a button, has wheels for easy movability
• Cons: Motor isn’t the most powerful, no built-in monitor

Dimensions: 49 L x 27 W x 42 H inches | Maximum user capacity: 265 pounds | Speed range: 0.5 to 7 mph | Incline range: N/A

Not everyone has a room dedicated to serving as a full home gym. If space is at a premium, the Goplus 2-in-1 Folding Treadmill does exactly what the name says. The handrail folds down so the entire treadmill folds flat and can be rolled under your bed or sofa.

It’s not especially large; the deck is 16 inches wide and 40 inches long, which makes it easy to store but a little cramped in daily use. And there’s no console on the top of the handrail; the compact and minimalist display, which you can operate with a remote control, is down at your feet. There is a stand for your phone, though, and a Bluetooth speaker.

GoPlus calls this a 2-in-1 treadmill because, with the handrail folded down, you can use it for walking or jogging up to about 2.5 mph. Raise the rails and you can run at a maximum of 7 mph, powered by the modest 2.25 CHP motor.

• Pros: Small footprint, foldable
• Cons: Small deck, max speed 7 mph

Dimensions: 78 L x 37.6 W x 62.8 H inches | Maximum user capacity: 350 pounds | Speed range: 0 to 12 mph | Incline range: -5 to 15%

The Bowflex Treadmill 10 is a smart choice for bigger folks looking to get into walking, jogging or running. The deck, which has Comfort Tech cushioning for softer impact, supports a maximum user weight of 350 pounds, which is also at the high end of what many consumer treadmills are equipped to handle.

And one of the best parts? It has an extra large, 22-inch LCD display that you can use to access 26 built-in workout programs to burn calories, run further or get faster. The machine inclines up to 15% and you can vary the speed up to 12 mph.

• Pros: High weight capacity, 22-inch touchscreen, compatible with different apps
• Cons: Large footprint

Dimensions: 76.5 L x 40 W x 73 H inches | Maximum user capacity: 300 pounds | Speed range: 0.5 to 12 mph | Incline range: 0 to 40%

If you have the space and the budget, the NordicTrack Commercial X32i is an excellent splurge option. Although this commercial-grade treadmill is pricey, you’re paying for a machine that’s designed to stand up to daily pounding for years with users up to 300 pounds. And it has a 4.25 CHP motor—significantly more powerful than most.

It comes equipped with an upgraded 32-inch LED touchscreen and includes both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, so you can connect it to any of your favorite mobile apps. And with an iFit subscription, you can take advantage of live workouts as well as pre-recorded options from places like Austria and Africa.

• Pros: Powerful motor, 32-inch touchscreen, compatible with different apps
• Cons: Expensive

Dimensions: 79.9 L x 35.08 W x 59.25 H inches | Maximum user capacity: 300 pounds | Speed range: 0 to 12 mph | Incline range: -3 to 12%

Even though Peloton might be the treadmill you think of when it comes to taking classes, the NordicTrack EXP 10i is the treadmill you probably want to use to follow an on-screen trainer. And for a fraction of the price, to boot.

The 10-inch screen that relies on NordicTrack’s excellent iFit app lets you choose from a library of 17,000 or so guided workouts set in beautiful locations across seven continents. You also have access to studio workouts, yoga, cross-training and more. Want to run anywhere on earth? NordicTrack lets you with help from Google Maps. And the workout sessions can take control of the treadmill to dial in the appropriate incline and speed without your manual input. Meanwhile, you can connect your mobile device to the Bluetooth speakers to play your favorite music.

The treadmill itself is built around a 3.5 CHP motor and the belt is padded with NordicTrack’s FlexSelect Cushioning that helps simulate a real running experience while lowering the impact on your joints. You get a range of -3% to 12% incline and 12 mph speed.

• Pros: 10-inch touchscreen, shock-absorbing cushioning
• Cons: Monitor is only compatible with the iFit app (additional $15 to $39 per month)

Dimensions: 79.5 L x 39.2 W x 66.6 H inches | Maximum user capacity: 300 pounds | Speed range: 0 to 12 mph | Incline range: -3 to 15%

Don’t let the name fool you: The NordicTrack Commercial 2950 Treadmill is commonly used in home gyms and is built for individuals and families. And because it’s a NordicTrack, it has familiar features, like the iFit app for workouts and a large 22-inch LCD display that comes closest to replicating the premium feel of the Peloton Tread.

It’s that display which is likely to make you fall in love—it’s hard to choose a guided run in the iFit app and not be mesmerized by the beautiful, real-world trails on the giant screen. Want something simpler? There are 40 on-board workout programs as well. Either way, the app can take control of the treadmill to change speed and incline to match the terrain, which helps you forget about the passage of time during your morning workout.

This treadmill isn’t just a beauty, either. Built around a 4.25 CHP motor, it has one of the strongest motors of any treadmill you are likely to consider for your home, particularly anywhere near this price point. It can get up to 12 mph, inclines 15% and declines down to 3%.

• Pros: Powerful motor, 22-inch touchscreen
• Cons: Monitor is only compatible with the iFit app (additional $15 to $39 per month)

Dimensions: 80 L x 33 W x 58 H inches | Maximum user capacity: 375 pounds | Speed range: 0.5 to 12 mph | Incline range: 0 to 15%

While you can use any treadmill for walking, the Sole F80 is a top pick. It has a wide 22-inch belt that’s double woven with a one-inch cushion flex, so your feet stay comfortable even during longer workouts. Quick adjustment controls on the arm rests make it easy to control the speed and incline while you’re walking. And with a 15% maximum incline, you’re guaranteed to feel the burn, even at lower speeds.

The 9-inch LCD display guides you through 10 pre-programmed workouts, or you can use the integrated tablet holder to catch up on Netflix or your favorite podcast while you walk. Of course, with a top speed level of 12 mph and a 3.5 CHP motor, it’s powerful enough for running or jogging, too.

• Pros: Wide belt, arm rest controls, 15% max incline
• Cons: Does not have a built-in touchscreen

Dimensions: 76 L x 37 W x 64 H inches | Maximum user capacity: 375 pounds | Speed range: 0.5 to 12 mph | Incline range: 0 to 15%

The Horizon Fitness 7.8 AT is built on good bones, like a powerful 4.0 CHP motor and a 500-pound thrust incline motor. It’s also fast and responsive, adjusting speed and incline via user-friendly quick dials on the hand rests that react 33% faster than most other treadmills, making it easier to stay in sync with online classes. It also has a generously large running deck, at 22-by-60 inches.

The treadmill has an integrated 9.3-inch color display for status and controls, and you can add your own tablet for connecting to the workout streaming app of your choice (including Peloton Digital, Zwift and others) without obscuring the view. It includes a Bluetooth chest strap that connects directly to Peloton.

• Pros: Powerful motor, large running deck, quick-react hand dials
• Cons: Does not have built-in touchscreen

Dimensions: 78.8 L x 39.2 W x 63 H inches | Maximum user capacity: 300 pounds | Speed range: 0 to 12 mph | Incline range: -3 to 15%

With its 300-pound capacity and 22-by-60-inch commercial treadmill belt, the NordicTrack Commercial 1750 is another excellent option for big and tall users. The Runners Flex deck cushioning helps absorb shock as you run, while the Smart-Response motor keeps the machine from overheating during all types of exercise.

The speeds goes up to 12 mph and the large flywheel provides a consistent operation, no matter what your speed. The NordicTrack Treadmill comes equipped with a decent amount of technology, too. It has a 10-inch screen and fully integrated Bluetooth capabilities, and this particular model comes with one year of iFit.

• Pros: Large deck, 10-inch touchscreen
• Cons: Monitor is only compatible with the iFit app (additional $15 to $39 per month)

Dimensions: 70 L x 39 W x 72.5 H inches | Maximum user capacity: 300 pounds | Speed range: 0 to 12 mph | Incline range: -6 to 40%

As its name implies, NordicTrack’s Commercial X22i Treadmill is a commercial-grade treadmill—you can find this model in gyms and fitness centers, and it’s powered by a heavy-duty 4.0-CHP motor. Mechanically, it has a lot to offer: a rugged all-steel frame, incline control to 40% with a 6% decline, speeds up to 12 mph and integrated push bar and sled grips for more exercise options. The deck is also cushioned to reduce stress both on the treadmill and your body. The running deck is a generous 22-by-60 inches and it supports runners and walkers up to 300 pounds.

It’s also packed with technology, like a 22-inch smart HD screen that displays live workouts and coaching with an iFit subscription. The treadmill gives your virtual trainers live automatic control of your incline and speed. It also has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with a pair of 3-inch speakers and Google Maps for workout displays.

• Pros: Powerful motor, 40% incline, 22-inch smart screen
• Cons: Monitor is only compatible with the iFit app (additional $15 to $39 per month)