A folding treadmill provides both the luxury of a home workout and saves you valuable floor space. Also, it's much easier to clean under your folding treadmill. Folding treadmills are ideal for condos, apartments or smaller exercise rooms.
There are 2 types of folding treadmills:
1) Power-folding or Shock-Assisted Folding (Where lifting the treadmill isn't such a strain on your back.)
2) Manual folding (where you lift the treadmill yourself).
While many treadmills are manual folding, you can still get a power folding treadmill for around the same price if you want to save space and save the strain on your back!
We review the top 3 best rated folding treadmills below
"...One of the Best Foldups on the Planet..."
- Treadmill Doctor
Quick Facts:
- Extra long 20 x 58" Running Area
- User Weight Capacity : 400 lbs
- Whisper Deck with Lifetime Warranty
- Warranty: Lifetime on Frame & Deck, 30 years on motor, 5 years on Belt, Electronics, Rollers & other components 1 year on service ,
This is a premium grade home treadmill that also folds.
Usually with folding treadmills you have to compromise on the stability of the treadmill. However, because of Sole's unique double horseshoe folding frame this treadmill is actually more stable than many non-folding treadmills.
$1499 + Free Shipping
'Heavy Unit Weight Feels Like A Commercial Unit'
Quick Facts:
- Separate, heavy-duty base and deck frames – just like health club treadmills– stabilize the flat or inclined deck for smooth, shake-free running
- Warranty: Lifetime and motor warranty, 5 year parts, 1 year service
- Shock Assisted Folding Mechanism
This is an extremely stable mid-priced treadmill that also offers a shock-assisted folding mechanism. This makes it easy to fold and unfold the treadmill with less of a strain on your back. An excellent option for runners or walkers.
$699
Quick Facts:
- Cardiogrip heart rate monitor
There are lots of economy priced treadmills that fold. However the Nordic Track C2200 is one of the best values for your dollar currently on the market.
For under $700 you get a fairly high powered motor with lifetime warranty, larger running area, heart rate monitor and 300 lb weight capacity. While this doesn't have the stability of the 2 treadmills above and is not recommended for runners, if you're a walker and are on a budget, you'll love this folding treadmill.
