Reddit mentions: The best treadmills

For me it comes down to 3 key pieces.

1. Backpack. I use the Nike Cheyenne Vapor backpack, which can clamp down to your waist and chest with straps. I always have a work laptop, paper/pen, etc. In this video he cites the "media pocket". I use it to store my wallet and therefore it's always on my chest. This backpack is also excellent in the rain and can protect everything even in a massive downpour.
   
   
2. Shoes. I use a lot of minimal shoewear like vibram fivefingers (bikila), merrell shoes (sonic glove, trail glove). The key to running is quality form and landing on the ball of your foot. I run for a low jog pace because that is highest correlation with longevity and healthspan. I wear Injinji toesocks. I've worn black injinji toesocks and black vibrams fivefingers with a suit to business meetings before. I get some odd looks when people notice, but I honestly couldn't care less.
   
   
3. Clothing. This is a lot so I'll just say for general running gear, I use Brooks Running. It's expensive but worth it. I have multiple Brooks jackets for different environments (running in the cold, rain, mild/chilly). I think good fitting pants are critical. I have Brooks pants. But I can run in J. Crew Urban Slim Fit jeans with no problem. I have some well tailored incotex pants which are expensive but they are still mobile/yet tight enough on my body to let me run.
   
   My running tops tend to look like this. Brands I prefer are brooks, saucony, gore, pearl izumi. I buy them when they are on sale/clearance. I buy custom dress shirts from HK which is expensive but they fit my body perfectly so I can move fine. I tend to buy running clothing when it's 50%+ off on Amazon.com through searches. Also, when I find something I like I often search on Ebay or set up saved search/triggers to try to find stuff on discount.
   
   Other incidental gear like gloves, hats, etc. you might need to depending on where you live.
   
   I also converted my work desk so I am literally moving all day.

I have this one and I love it. It's really quiet. It has a long, smooth belt. It inclines to 15% and goes up to 12 mph. It has some other great features like a heart rate monitor and a really nice screen. Another thing I really like is how stable this machine feels. I currently weigh 190 lbs and the machine hardly moves when I run. It has a 350 lb weight limit. Another cool feature is that it has controls on the handles for the speed and incline.

Hey uh Sex-Watcher , was out on vacation just seeing your post! So I did some research and had found this treadmill

https://www.amazon.com/AFG-HTM1076-01-5-3AT-Treadmill/dp/B014496OEI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483491573&sr=8-1&keywords=AFG+5.3AT

At the time it was for sale for the unbelievable pice of 735 dollars. I went for it and purchased the treadmill. Assembly wasn't too bad, however it helped I had my friend there to help me put it together as the treadmill was a 300 pound beast!

functionally it's a pretty good treadmill, however i don't have a whole lot to compare it to. Build quality seems really good and solid so hopefully it will last me a while.

Hopes that helps, i don' think you can go wrong with anything from AFG.

This. And I call bullshit on you not having the time to get some exercise during your "busy but sedentary day". Sure, you may not have the time to hit the gym or take a shower if you get sweaty, but you can get more exercise during the day... Walk between meetings or appointments. No time? Park further away and walk fast for a few minutes.

Stuck at a desk on the phone?

Swap your chair for one of these http://www.amazon.com/Gaiam-Balance-Ball-Chair-Black/dp/B0007VB4NE/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&qid=1325090871&sr=8-22

Get one of these under the desk http://www.amazon.com/Stamina-15-0120-InStride-Cycle-XL/dp/B000PEM63K/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1325090675&sr=8-2

If you can make this work in your office and have the funds, I highly recommend this http://www.amazon.com/LifeSpan-Fitness-TR1200-DT-Treadmill-Desk/dp/B006M2PJV0/ref=sr_1_53?ie=UTF8&qid=1325090932&sr=8-53

Sling some weight while on conference calls http://www.amazon.com/Cap-Barbell-Neoprene-Dumbbell-5-Pound/dp/B002OEU3KC/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1325091060&sr=8-5

My point is that your best chance at success is not to come up with excuses or be a victim. Instead, figure out how to get some exercise, in spite of being busy and having a sedentary job. Sure, it's not the same as freeing up an hour or two a day to 'hit the gym', but if you can get 25% of your exercise requirements addressed without adding a 25th hour to your day, your 25% closer to your end goal.

Lots of little things add up... A little more exercise, a little more water intake, a little more attention to portion control, a little more of your plate filled with veggies. Suddenly, a new you! You can do this.

Yeah - an anti-fatigue mat made a HUGE difference. I spent some time researching and found this one (which I can vouch for as awesome) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JGLH3MM

I like it a lot and use it for crunches and other things (watching TV, computering, etc). It's been about 3 weeks and standing/moving has become the default in my brain - sitting seems okay but after about 30 minutes I feel the itch to stand and move again.

And I have been totally a non-mover/sitter for 19 years. Desk-jobs, driving, couches - all of it up until recently. Never felt better in my life.

Also, I traded my couch for this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009QHLWUK - it feels like being in the jetsons. Watching TV is a lot more fun now because I feel good when all the shows are over.

I use a treadmill desk at home. I found that I can walk at approximately 2.5mph without losing my typing form, but sometimes I do go a bit faster and sacrifice on some typing skills. I use an approximately 10% incline.

At first, I used some online "mph to calorie" calculators as well to track the number of calories that I was burning. The calculators told me that I would be burning roughly 365 calories per hour, which seemed pretty reasonable -- and I think this is a pretty large number.

After a while I started calculating by using heart rate and I found that the mph->cal calculator was way off -- I was burning about 1.7x what it reported. I think this is a significant calorie burn, personally; so I disagree with this part of the article.

If you're thinking about doing it, I say go for it. Pick up a cheap treadmill to start. This is the one I got ($199 delivered): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004TGWUPE/

Sorry for all the crappy replies.

It is true that the best piece of equipment is the one you'll actually use.

I'm surprised at the weight limit comment though. I'm in the US, not the UK, this one has a weight limit of 275lb's and is around $300:
https://www.amazon.com/Weslo-Cadence-G-5-9-Treadmill/dp/B007O5B0LC/ref=sr_1_1

NordicTrack T 6.5 S has a weight limit of 300lbs for $650.

Rowing machines are pretty popular, though at the top end of your price range:
https://www.amazon.com/Concept2-Model-Indoor-Rowing-Machine/dp/B00NH9WEUA/ref=sr_1_1
https://www.amazon.com/WaterRower-Natural-Machine-Ash-S4/dp/B000A6QIMS/ref=sr_1_1

It really has a lot to do with what you'll use though. I mean buy one of these and put it in the garage, good chance it will never get used. Who wants to spend 30 minutes staring at the wall of the garage?

Some people buy bikes just because they're more likely to ride them and use them.

I have the same ear problem you do. Everyone thinks I'm crazy or just whining but its really awful. I've tried various gear to cover them but I think it might be partly circulation related, so covering doesn't really help. Like I still have enough body exposure to the outside temperature and from breathing in the cold air, to get a general all-over vasoconstriction but it only bothers me in my ears? Anyway covering my ears doesn't cut it.

http://www.amazon.com/Horizon-Fitness-410618-T101-3-Treadmill/dp/B005AC1H6Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1347387875&sr=1-1&keywords=T-101+2012

I got this treadmill in january, seemed like the best rated of the cheap treadmills, still big and solid so it doesn't feel dangerously wobbly running on it. Although I haven't been impressed with a lot of its bells and whistles (the fan is pretty lame and the heart rate moniter just doesn't work), there was another popular one for about $400 that completely lacked the bells and whistles entirely, I think it was this one: http://www.amazon.com/Merit-Fitness-725T-Plus-Treadmill/dp/B003TNJRLI/ref=pd_sbs_sg_4

The Sole F80 [as per /u/nwtomw suggested] looks pretty legit. It has pretty good ratings and the warranty looks good too. Currently $1499.99 with free delivery/no tax. So, it's more than likely what I'll end up getting.

Facts

• 286 seconds per mile (4:46 mile) is 18 seconds for 100 meters.
  
  
  
  
• Girls Fitchburg Stae USATF New England Championships, 3rd place 18.64 seconds although they're little kids
  
  
  
• His pace , 4:46 mile, is 12.6 mph
  
  
• The bestselling treadmill on amazon can't go above 11mph
  >Speed: 0.5 to 11 miles per hour
  
  
• This is his average pace, they go below 4:46 pace for the final few miles
  
  
  
  
• one 4:46 mile wins most some highschool mile races (it is sometimes fast enough qualify for district races), two in a row can set school records
  
  
• a 5k, (3.1 miles) at 4:46 pace will get you onto any division 1 college team
  
  
• an 8k (4.98 miles) (common college cross country race distance) at this pace is a good time, gets you firs in pre-national college races
  
  
• ryan hall has no coach
  
  However, Ryan didn't blow away his competition all the time (and currently rarely gets first in marathons).
  
  In highschool, he ran a 4:06 mile, and an 8:55 2 mile.
  
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My fiance did it before going to the police academy. It got him right and fast. He couldn't run for long before (he wasn't overweight, really - 15lbs or so - he just wasn't active. More sedentary.) Now he gets on the treadmill and runs a 5k distance every two days.

When you have the opportunity, I totally suggest it. If you have room for a treadmill start looking in thrift stores. It sounds weird but we found this one with the plastic still on it for $20.00 at Goodwill. People are funny. They buy equipment for resolutions and then don't use it. It's easy to pick up second hand gym stuff at thrift shops or on craigslist.

OMG OMG OMG!!!!!! I have been wanting to play that game!!!

I would say THIS! so I can do [THIS!] (http://www.google.com/imgres?sa=X&espv=210&es_sm=93&biw=1092&bih=499&tbm=isch&tbnid=hlzMMRveUZEBIM:&imgrefurl=http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php%3Fp%3D3986127&docid=gVs17MwGRI49PM&imgurl=http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/medium/Zombie_treadmill.jpg&w=547&h=600&ei=mA9fUpTGNeioiAK10oDICQ&zoom=1&ved=1t:3588,r:1,s:0,i:84&iact=rc&page=1&tbnh=184&tbnw=166&start=0&ndsp=10&tx=89&ty=74) I think it would be super funny to watch

thanks for this contest!


The zombies ate my brains

I have this

I bought it for like $800 two years ago and it is still in great shape. It seems a lot more substantial and "gym like" than the ones I've seen in other people's home. I want to feel safe and sturdy when I walk or jog on a tread.

• Adjustable Bench ($129.45)
  
  
• Squat Rack ($119.07)
  
  
• Barbell + Clamps ($67.89)
  
  
• Treadmill ($379.99)
  
  
• Dumbbell Set ($119.97)
  
  
• Plates Set ($369)
  
  
• Another set for a really good deal ($49.99)
  
  Total cost of all that is 1235.36 dollars. Then you save up for..
  
  
• This bad boy with all the parts ($1280.10)
  
  And you're all done. :-) That is all you need for the gym. You cover everything there. Start from there and keep working forward. You can toss in a yoga mat or two. It shouldn't be too hard to get + his clients would most likely love to workout in a private space where they pay less & get a free training session or two.

I just want to add to this. I went on Amazon and blindly bought the highest rated folding treadmill there was and that was the LifeSpan treadmill.

I bought the pricier one:
http://www.amazon.com/LifeSpan-Fitness-TR3000i-Folding-Treadmill/dp/B002FJZLJY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415653094&sr=8-1&keywords=lifespan+treadmill+tr3000i

I would guess that the cheaper models would have done just fine though. Anyhow, I've been using the treadmill for 1 year. It's great! Oh my god the treadmill desk holder is a genius idea. I'm going to buy that...

For the OP, I would highly recommend mixing in cycling. Running can be very aggressive on the knees for many people. Mixing it up with cycling might help reduce that...

Oh man. So I have the craziest item in that it is super expensive and I know I a) won’t ever be able to afford to buy it for myself and b) of course no one else can afford it for me either. But it would be the perfect thing to help me lose weight and be productive at the same time. I’ve heard of a couple people (richer people lol) who have them and love them!

But I also have this and this which are crazy because they are just weird. lol One is a car fridge (who needs that?! lol) and the other is one of the many weird board games I want.

Edit: Realized you said under $25, and the craziest thing I have under that is this. I love all the thinking putties and might buy myself one eventually.

Probably this treadmill which is on an awesome sale right now

I went through a bout of serious depression that put me up around 30 pounds, and I want to make some change in my life but am not motivated to right now. I know having this in my room would help me make that change.

also, Hi morthy! you're great.

I had very similar needs/wants as you for my treadmill. I went with this one though it looks like there is a newer model. I bought it 2.5 years ago for $500 and it's still going strong!

For the first year, I used it about 3 times a week for 3-4 miles each time. Then, I stopped using it (foot injury) for about 6 months. Then for about a year, I used it for daily 1 hour walks and 2-3 times a week I'd do Tabata sprints for 10 min each time. Now, for the past year almost, I use it for running 15-20 miles a week, usually around an 8-10 min mile pace and occasional sprint intervals.

Its a no-frills treadmill. I think you can plug in your ipad and watch/listen to music, but it's on the louder side and I find that I can't hear my music through the speakers on the treadmill.

I've got pretty bad knees and joints in general, so I was concerned it would be too hard, but I think as long as you have a good stride and cadence, the surface is less of an issue. And like others said, running on pavement is worse.

As for the other things you mentioned - there are 2 cup-holders, it does fold up, it's easy to put together (i did it in under 2 hours with another person).

You didn't ask, but I don't think it is any faster or slower than other treadmills in terms of speeding up for intervals. It does max out at 10 mph though, so if you sprint faster than that, might want a different one.

You should check out the Rebel 1000 desk if you haven't already. I think this is the one I'm gonna buy, based on price, warranty, and reviews. If you have an Amazon prime store card the rewards would be nice, too.

I like the under-the-desk style because it's much cheaper just to use an existing table and vault it onto some cinder blocks, and boom, $500+ cheaper.

I got a Sole F85 treadmill (Amazon Link) and I'm quite happy with it. It won't support me running yet at my size but that's ok because I shouldn't be doing that anyhow. It's pricy but totally worth it.

We bought the ProForm 505 from Amazon for $500. The reviews were good, but I can't comment on longevity as we just got it. So far I am happy with the purchase. No excuses to not exercise!

Proform 505 CST Treadmill (2014 Model) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0048HS02G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.1-syb9RV4P31

I'm still saving for a treadmill. I love to run but have an extremely difficult time going outside, a treadmill would make it a bajillion times easier for me.

Thank you for the contest!

Search Amazon. Lots of review on treadmills. This one seems to have the best ratings. http://www.amazon.com/Horizon-Fitness-HTM0694-00-T101-Treadmill/dp/B002IN6LKA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313967355&sr=8-1

Has anyone bought this? I'm about to be a dad and thinking might be best if I make a small gym here at home.

https://www.amazon.com/Weslo-Cadence-R-5-2-Treadmill/dp/B009P9ROII/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=biip_010317_home-gym-resolutions-20&linkId=230641b434f3b4d4f7f2aecd2f0bb73a

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0048HS02G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


I bought this one a year ago, and I havent had any problems with it. Its very sturdy, I weigh 225 (started at 240) and run 5 - 8 mils on it and no problems. Its kinda big though but you can fold it. You can probably get a newer model of it now tho.

Edit: I also bought this

http://www.amazon.com/SurfShelf-Treadmill-Desk-Laptop-Holder/dp/B001M04RBK/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1415639988&sr=1-1&keywords=treadmill+desk

and hooked it up so i watch movies and stuff on my laptop, i play hearstone too and it works well.

If I was you tho Id just run at the gym. you wont be the only big guy there.

It's not working for me.
"The promotional code you entered cannot be applied to your purchase."

Not PC related, but was trying to purchase a treadmill, and it the promo showed up. I redeemed it, but it still tries to charge me for the snack.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007O5B0LC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

It ships and is sold by Amazon.com.

What gives?

I own a cheaper Proform that has served us well for 3+ years. If I were to buy a new one I would try to get the biggest possible track I could find because ours makes me feel a little bit claustrophobic. I got it from Amazon for $600 shipped.

There are some great options but it totally depends on your setup and space under desk and such. I got this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007O5B0LC
And this is my setup https://imgur.com/PzcL7Cw

Oops sorry I missed this. Don't have a photo of it with the treadmill handy, but here's what it looked like before the treadmill:
http://imgur.com/wN0OQ (desk lowered)
http://imgur.com/bJHVL (desk raised)

The treadmill is one specifically built for being used at a desk, so it's super quiet: http://www.amazon.com/LifeSpan-TR1200-DT3-Standing-Desk-Treadmill/dp/B009QHLWUK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407343223&sr=8-1&keywords=TR1200+DT3

(I work from home so it's handy to have all this stuff anyway)

We have this one : https://smile.amazon.com/XTERRA-Fitness-TR150-Folding-Treadmill/dp/B01M0L0D90/ref=sxin_3_ac_d_pm?ac_md=5-0-VW5kZXIgJDUwMA%3D%3D-ac_d_pm&keywords=treadmill&pd_rd_i=B01M0L0D90&pd_rd_r=07255046-34d5-4040-9456-58b5950d408a&pd_rd_w=8AjLd&pd_rd_wg=AlHhq&pf_rd_p=eeff02d5-070a-45ea-a79e-d591974b877e&pf_rd_r=Y0ZTZTS55Y9QKXMP6FHE&psc=1&qid=1567628499&s=gateway

Works fine for us. Between the wife and I we run between 18-25 miles per week on it. Over a year of consistent use, never given us a problem, no maintenance needed. Plopped a small TV on the wall right in front of it so we can watch Netflix while we run - makes more than 3 miles on it tolerable. It's not the fanciest, nor does it have the widest or longest belt, but it's cheap, reliable, and fine for those days when you don't want to run outside.

Also, wife and I are about the same weight as you and your husband, so you shouldn't have any issues with this treadmill.

I'm debating on this one from amazon for $278


I'm debating it based on the 1st review - comparing it to a more expensive machine, and saying it's good quality, and the 6th review - saying they run 5-9 miles on this 4x a week.


Also price - I'd prefer to be outside, and have a gym membership, but sometimes just wanna bang out a few miles while watching my SO game or a movie we wanna check out....

A quick google search, and I came across this. I'm not sure if this would work for you, but it's worth checking out.

Weslo Cadence G 5.9 Treadmill https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007O5B0LC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_dcnKzb0B07BKW I bought this one about two years ago and it's served me well.

My whole list says that I REALLY like clothes and gadgets. I think this says that I'm an awesome mom (at least, I like to think so), and this says that I am perfectly aware of my level of addiction to technology, but I won't let that stand in the way of getting exercise. :P

Both are also from my overpriced list that's really there just for shits and giggles.

here's the deal of the day

My boss has one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006M2PJV0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_dp_T2_mfUqzbWJV5G3A

Try this
XTERRA Fitness TR150 Folding Treadmill Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0L0D90/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_yhTOCbR7XTWM5

$500 For a virtual reality treadmill that allows you to walk, run, jump, and crouch in VR.

vs

$500 for an actual treadmill

http://www.amazon.com/Weslo-Cadence-G-5-9-Treadmill/dp/B007O5B0LC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408563673&sr=8-1&keywords=treadmill

I'd let you have this one for $100. It works well, but it's not as nice as the ones you'll find at a gym.

http://www.amazon.com/LifeSpan-Fitness-TR1200-DT5-Treadmill-Desk/dp/B006M2PJV0/

No joke... hard as hell to take notes when walking on it, but I usually pause it when I need to write something down. For flashcards, videos, reading, etc... I'm walking on it and it keeps me awake.