r/treadmills

Just bought a Nordic track and set it up. Immediately I noticed that the screen wasn’t truly responsive to every touch. Now I had to hard reset and I can’t even get past the language screen. Any suggestions ? I like the idea of the treadmill but this is ridiculous. Brand new 3k machine!

Help!

Most treadmill reviews I see focus heavily on specs like speed, incline, horsepower, etc. But very few talk about what it actually feels like to use one daily.
Things like comfort, maintenance, noise, and long-term stability seem way more important than I expected.
What do you wish reviews talked about more?

I hear many people want folding treadmills because they don’t have enough space, so they need to keep the treadmill folded when not in use.

I also don’t have enough space in my home but I keep my folding treadmill open at all times otherwise the sheer chore of unfolding it before every use will not make me wanna use it everyday!

Only reason I got a folding treadmill was to be able to clean under it easily every other day.

So people who have a folding treadmill do you keep it open or fold it up after every use? Does it affect your motivation or urge to use it everyday or not?

Need some treadmill advice from people that actually use theirs regularly.
I was set on getting a NordicTrack 1750 because I want the big screen, scenic runs, guided workouts, chest strap HR monitoring, all that stuff. But the more reviews and Reddit posts I read, the more it seems like NordicTrack has a ton of reliability/customer service issues.
Now I’m looking at the Peloton Tread but man… between the treadmill price and monthly subscription it’s hard to justify.
I’m not really interested in a basic treadmill. The whole reason I want one is for the immersive experience because I know I’ll use it more if it actually feels enjoyable.
For people that own one:
What would you buy again?

Is Peloton actually worth the money?

Are the NordicTrack problems as bad as people say?

Any other good options with a big screen and good workout content?

Trying to stay around the $2k range but willing to spend more if it’s genuinely worth it.

Hello! The more I read, the more confused I become so I am hoping y'all can help me. I am 58, 4'9", weigh 125. I am looking only to walk on the treadmill but I am doing interval walks so I may get up to 4mph at times, but not all the time. Maybe I would walk about 10 miles/week. I'd like an auto-incline. Space is not an issue so I don't need one that folds.

I keep going back to the Sunny SF-T723030. I like the free app that connects to my TV, but my son says I shouldn't buy a treadmill based on the app. But it still seems to meet my needs. It's on Amazon for $600.

Then there's the Horizon 7.0 AT at $935. I like the controls are on the handle, but not sure how to use an app with it and if it would connect to my TV. The warranty seems to be great, but I hear the customer service sucks (and so does the Sunny supposedly.)

I'd like to spend around $1,000. Opinions on the Sunny? Horizon? Any other suggestions??? My head is spinning and I'd like it to stop. LOL.

THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!

When I first started researching treadmills, I focused mostly on speed, incline, and basic specs. But the more I read real user experiences, the more I see people mention things I ignored — noise, cushioning, stability, etc. For those who actually own one, what ended up mattering most over time? Comment 1 (surprised discovery): Noise was the one I completely underestimated. I didn’t think it would matter much until I started using it at home regularly, and then it became the main thing I noticed.

I have some life changes coming where I won’t be able to leave my house as easily to run outside but I run marathons and would like to continue running them so I am looking for a suitable home treadmill.

Is the horizon 7.4 at a good option for marathon training and would it be able to handle high mileage? Are there better options I should consider instead?

I’ve been going back and forth on this for weeks now. Every time I think I’ve settled on a budget treadmill, I see people saying it broke in a year or felt unstable. Then others say they’ve had theirs for years with no issues.

I’m not planning anything intense mostly walking and light jogging at home but I also don’t want to make a mistake and end up replacing it sooner than expected.
For people who started with cheaper treadmills, did you regret it or was it actually fine long term?

Anyone have a device recommendation for tracking my pace. I have a fenix and the distance is always on point but the pace is always off by a min or two. Strictly on the treadmill

I’ve been going back and forth on this for weeks now. Every time I think I’ve settled on a budget treadmill, I see people saying it broke in a year or felt unstable. Then others say they’ve had theirs for years with no issues.

I’m not planning anything intense mostly walking and light jogging at home but I also don’t want to make a mistake and end up replacing it sooner than expected.

For people who started with cheaper treadmills, did you regret it or was it actually fine long term?

Before researching, I assumed most treadmills were basically the same. But the more I read, the more people say brands feel noticeably different in smoothness, stability, and noise.

For people who’ve used multiple machines, is that actually true or just overblown?

i am actively searching for a treadmill for a person who is 4’10.

the issue with most treadmills that advertise for shorter people still have very high rails that would be difficult for her to reach. this treadmill will be used for walking pt after a hospital stay recovery.

if you have any recommendations, id greatly appreciate it

I'm considering the Sole F63. Anyone similar in height and shorter (8 foot) ceilings? I believe I would be good at the highest incline (which won't be used often). But will i be comfortable at slight inclines? 6'2", estimated extra inch for shoes.

My wife loved the treadmills on a cruise ship we were just on. So I took a pic to look it up and it lists for $24k.

Our home fitness room is where we currently have 100% used equipment. All of which work great and have lasted forever. We both exercise daily, so we do use our stuff a lot.

Does anyone have reccos for quality, commercial gym grade treadmills that aren't $24k? Researching whats on aFB marketplace now I do see higher end stuff ($4k used) that has warnings about being heavy (350-450#'s). We are in our upper 60's and while athletic for our age, we have no delusions about trying to lift a 350# treadmill into a pickup. We aren't broke, so I guess we will buy new with delivery.

Hi everyone! I’m in the market for a treadmill, right now there is a sale on the brand new Reebok FR20Z for $399. Anyone have experience with this treadmill? Would it be a waste of money? Or a good deal for the price? I wouldn’t be running long distances, mainly will be used to get back into running for my wife and I! Most likely won’t do runs longer than 30 minutes or so. Thanks for any help!
Edit: Also available is a floor model Sole f63 for $499, are floor models a bad idea?