![]() It still features all of the convenience options you find on NordicTrack machines-like quick keys to jump to a particular speed or incline with a single tap. The newest iteration of this folding treadmill is even better, with a faster touchscreen console and a quieter, faster incline motor. When it comes to bang for your buck, the 1750 has always been hard to beat. When your phone is connected via Bluetooth, songs play through the treadmill’s speakers, and you can easily change tracks without having to unlock your phone or swipe the screen with sweaty fingers. One little feature that was appreciated: music control buttons built into the console. Even so, it’s impressive for a machine that costs less than $2,000. We found going from recovery jog to interval speed-6 mph to 10 mph-the 7.8AT reached the top speed faster than most of the other models here. Horizon says its “Rapid Sync Motor” responds 33 percent faster than other treadmill motors. Tip: Don’t run so close to the console there’s plenty of belt behind you.Īnd when you command the 7.8AT to go faster or raise up, it moves quickly. Plus, they’re easy to bump inadvertently as you’re running. “They were very easy to use and much more fluid midrun than trying to stab at buttons.” But those same dials are extremely sensitive, and you have to be careful you don’t make huge jumps in speed or incline. “The thumb dials to adjust speed and incline were great,” said tester Kristen Parker. To let you keep up when the trainer says it’s time to sprint, the 7.8AT has quick-access controls mounted chest-high. Its goal with the 7.8AT folding treadmill is to give you a machine that responds quickly to inputs and lets you choose whichever training program you want to stream-just bring your own iPad, there’s no way to display workouts on this mill’s console. But Horizon is trainer-agnostic, even though it wants you to take advantage of the studio-class experience. We just wish you could use it to stream Netflix, too.Ī lot of treadmill makers now offer custom training content and, in a way, lock you into their ecosystem. But the large display helps you forget that you’re stuck in your basement. A guided run through Patagonia leads you along scenic trails, while the machine automatically adjusts the incline and speed to make the experience feel realistic. To accomplish that, the treadmill taps into the iFit programming platform, where you can get video lessons from coaches and elite runners. “The trail climb I did had a lot of speed and incline variation that felt natural.” “It actually kept me engaged in the running rather than droning music and TV,” said Pat Heine-Holmberg, Runner’s World senior video producer and ultrarunner. It offers a broad range of coaching options. Our testers love the enormous 22-inch touchscreen display on the 2950, which is the same size as found on the new 2450. And the deck makes adjustments to speed and incline quicker than earlier generations. Aside from its more modern angles and Z-shaped frame, the 22-inch touchscreen now tilts and pivots. For safety’s sake, you should have 2 to 3 feet on either side of the treadmill and 6 to 8 feet of space behind it.The Commercial 2450 is a new running treadmill to NordicTrack’s line, essentially replacing the Commercial 2950 that we’ve loved for many years. Still, some folding treadmills can have a pretty large footprint, Galeotafiore says, so make sure to measure your space to see what will fit.Īnd remember that whether the machine folds or not, you will still need adequate room around the treadmill while it’s in use. ![]() And while foldable treadmills still take up space, they are generally about half as long when stored. Some of our top-scoring foldable treadmills rate nearly or just as well as some of the top non-foldable options. If you’re concerned about the footprint of a larger home workout device, it’s worth considering a foldable treadmill, says John Galeotafiore, an associate director of product testing at Consumer Reports who oversees all treadmills testing. But fitting a treadmill into an apartment or smaller home can be a challenge. ![]() If you want to make sure you can always fit in a run-no matter the weather outside-a home treadmill can be a great investment, one that pays for itself over time compared with a gym membership.
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