Cheap treadmill

Motorized treadmills are based on the same fundamental design premise: A moving belt, powered by an electric motor. But because they come in a range of prices, with varying features and designs, we have subdivided treadmills here according to price, and whether or not they can be folded.

These models can have a shorter running belt, which may be sufficient for walkers. They include a display for speed, distance, time, and calories burned, as well as a shelf with water-bottle holders. These models typically do not include a chest strap heart-rate monitor or heart-rate control programs.

Pros: If walking is your primary exercise, lower-priced models should suffice.

Cons: Budget models are built from lighter materials, tend to feel less stable, and their decks might be too short for a runner’s stride.