Through the free membership, you also get access to hundreds of strength-training classes for when it’s time to take your workout off the belt. There are two ways to adjust the speed and incline, and when adjusted, the treadmill moves smoothly and quietly. In total, we tested three treadmills from ProForm: The Pro 9000 (our best investment pick), Pro 2000 (our best for running pick), and Carbon T7 (our best for guided workouts pick). The only other product on our list that folds completely flat is Echelon’s Stride Auto-Fold Connected Treadmill, which stands at 10 inches tall when folded. We evaluated each folding treadmill for several weeks, completing dozens of workouts with each product.

One of the best budget home gym equipment finds, a quality folding treadmill can save you space and money. The treadmill also has loudspeakers and a powerful fan, but it's worth noting that there is no way to adjust the angle of the fan.The best folding treadmills are user-friendly, sturdy, easily foldable, and have valuable features like metric tracking, user profiles, guided workouts, and more. Even if you set a high target speed, bear in mind that it takes a while for the motor to accelerate. But if you’re a runner with the space (and budget), you might opt for this pick because it has ample features: lots of storage, greater incline range, a powerful fan, a larger running deck, a USB port for device charging, integrated speakers, and more. While many of them share similar features, we recommend the Pro 2000 for runners who need a solid and sturdy treadmill that can be used for guided or manual runs.

AT Studio Treadmill (our Most User-Friendly pick), which features many of the same features—a fan, integrated speakers, a USB port for device charging, and more. We used the app on Free Mode, which gave us access to tons of workouts and an easy way to track metrics (which you can also view on the small LCD monitor). For new users, there’s a great risk of injury if you increase your speed too soon or maintain too high a forward speed. Unlike our best overall pick, Echelon’s Stride Auto-Fold Connected Treadmill, this machine doesn’t fold flat—so it’s not the best option for smaller spaces.The treadmill is also intuitive to fold up (to a 45-degree angle) but still takes up a pretty decent amount of space. During testing, several users (of varying body types and weights) logged miles on this treadmill—it remained stable and sturdy regardless of speed or incline.

Considering each component of testing, we then rated each folding treadmill on a scale of 1 (would not recommend) to 5 (highly recommend) for ease of setup, ease of use, foldability, features, and value.Like many other picks on our list, you can easily adjust the incline and speed from two access points (the front display and handlebars). In addition to Bluetooth connectivity and a one-step hydraulic folding system, the treadmill has truly unique speed and incline controls. If you’re really out of practice at running, we recommend starting slowly so your body has a chance to get used to it. We used XTERRA Fitness’s TRX5500 Treadmill to walk on an incline while streaming our favorite shows on Netflix, Hulu, CNN, YouTube, and more, straight from the touchscreen display. Once the treadmills were fully assembled, we reviewed any safety features, signed up for applicable streaming services, connected to compatible apps, and took into account any other notable features.

If you’re looking to invest in a heavy-duty, high-performing treadmill with all the bells and whistles, this pick may be for you. And if you want a guided workout, you can follow along to the treadmill's pre-programmed workouts or connect to other popular fitness apps like Zwift and Kinomap. How it folds: We found it easy to fold the treadmill’s running belt upright to a 45-degree angle by lifting the belt and locking it in place.If you’re looking to get a high heart rate and lactate, intervals are good, in which case you don’t need to run for very long on the treadmill. We love the variety of workouts for all fitness levels offered by the iFit membership, but it's worth noting that the treadmill can only be used in manual mode with minimal features if you opt not to pay for the monthly membership. If you're looking for a treadmill loaded with features that are easy to understand and use, we recommend this treadmill from NordicTrack.