The rise in sedentary lifestyles, busy schedules, and high reliance on unhealthy food choices has led to a growing incidence of chronic diseases and lifestyle-associated disorders in both young and older populations. However, people are steadily becoming aware of the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and are prioritizing fitness and workouts.

Over the years, treadmills have become increasingly popular exercise machines as they provide a convenient and effective way for people to engage in physical fitness activities. These treadmills can be used to walk, run, or jog in a controlled environment and offer a wide range of benefits that attract individuals from various fitness backgrounds such as weight management, cardiovascular health improvement, joint-friendly exercises, and progress tracking. Treadmills provide the convenience of exercising at home or in a gym regardless of weather conditions. Different types of treadmills serve specific purposes. Here is a list of some of the widely in-demand treadmills:

• Manual Treadmill: A manual treadmill doesn’t have a motor and relies on the user’s efforts to set the pace and keep the belt in motion.
• Curved Treadmill: A curved treadmill uses the user’s body weight and motion to move the belt and the speed is controlled by the user’s running or walking intensity. This type of treadmill is often designed to promote a more natural and efficient running stride.
• Motorized Treadmill: Motorized treadmills have a built-in motor that powers the belt, allowing for adjustable speed and incline settings, and are typically found in gyms and homes.
• Folding Treadmill: Folding treadmills are designed to save space when not in use. These have a folding mechanism that raises the running deck vertically, reducing the overall space.
• Desk Treadmill: Desk treadmills combine a treadmill with a workspace, typically in the form of a desk surface. These are designed for individuals wanting to stay active while working.
• Medical/Rehabilitation: Medical or rehabilitation treadmills are specially designed for therapeutic purposes such as physical therapy or rehabilitation. These have additional features such as handrails, body weight support systems, and adjustable speed and incline to cater to patients’ needs during recovery.

The best treadmills combine function, style, and safety for a workout. While choosing the best-fit treadmill, one should evaluate workout space and treadmill size, pricing, motor power, the incline of treadmill machine, and weight capacity. Various types of treadmills are currently available in the market and manufacturers are heavily investing in R&D activities to develop innovative products to meet consumer requirements. Here are top 8 leading companies offering the best treadmills with multiple user-friendly features at affordable prices.

• NordicTrack, Inc.
• ProForm
• Horizon Fitness
• Life Fitness
• Sunny Health & Fitness
• Sole Fitness
• Dyaco
• Nautilus, Inc.

NordicTrack, Inc.

NordicTrack, Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary of CML Group located in Utah, United States is one of the world’s leading fitness equipment manufacturers, well-known for cross-country ski simulators, leg machines, treadmills, exercise bikes, and accessories. The company offers a wide range of treadmills such as incline treadmills, desk treadmills, folding treadmills, and commercial treadmills for homes as well as gyms. Some of the popular treadmills launched by NordicTrack include NordicTrack Commercial 2450, 1250, EXP 7i, and T 6.5 Si differing in tread size, speed range, and incline range.

In July 2022, NordicTrack announced the launch of the new Elite Treadmill with 40 degrees incline and a huge 32” HD touchscreen. It has a larger deck than previously launched treadmills, a 300-pound user weight capacity, an expansive touchscreen with iFIT compatibility, and a heavily cushioned belt.

ProForm

ProForm is a popular fitness equipment brand best known for its innovative and high-quality ellipticals, exercise bikes, treadmills, and other fitness equipment. The company has a wide range of treadmills for every fitness level from entry-level to high-end models, equipped with features such as incline/decline settings, powerful motors, and iFit compatibility. One of the most trending treadmills manufactured by ProForm is the ProForm Pro 9000 designed for beginners as well as experienced runners which is a high-performing 3.65 commercial hp motor, supports running speed upto 12 miles per hour, has Bluetooth connectivity for headphones, automatic incline, and decline from -3 to 12 percent and 22-inch smart HD touchscreen.

Horizon Fitness

Horizon Fitness is a US-based fitness manufacturing company located in Wisconsin that specializes in home exercise equipment such as treadmills, indoor cycles, and cross-trainers. Horizon Fitness offers high-quality treadmills equipped with advanced motor systems, cushioning systems, interactive and engaging features, space-saving designs, and user-friendly interfaces and is best known for their reliability, performance, and value for money.

Life Fitness

Life Fitness is an American fitness company, headquartered in Franklin Park, Illinois, specializing in the production and distribution of cardiovascular and strength training equipment such as treadmills, exercise bikes, and ellipticals under several brands like Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, and Cybex. In March 2023, the company launched its leading innovations such as Life Fitness Integrity + SE4 Console cardio line and Life Fitness Aspire +SL Console at IHRSA 2023.

Sunny Health & Fitness

Sunny Health & Fitness is a distributor and importer of various fitness equipment and accessories based in California, United States. The company offers a wide range of treadmills for walking, running, and home exercises varying in price, size, weight, speed range, and features. Some of the common features of treadmills include app connectivity, Bluetooth, brushless motors, built-in motor, integrated fans, pulse motors, and auto/manual incline control.

Sole Fitness

Sole Fitness is a manufacturer and retailer of fitness equipment located in Utah, United States, and is best known for producing high-quality fitness machines designed for home use and commercial settings. The company emphasizes durability, performance, and user-friendly features catering to individuals opting for effective workouts and reliable equipment and has a wide range of treadmills, exercise bikes, ellipticals, and rowers popular not only in North America but worldwide. Sole Fitness manufactures high-quality, durable treadmills for various fitness levels equipped with powerful motors, spacious running surfaces, easy-to-use controls, spacious running surfaces, and folding options. 

Dyaco

Dyaco is a global fitness equipment company specializing in designing, manufacturing, and distributing a wide range of fitness products. The company offers a diverse portfolio of fitness equipment such as treadmills, elliptical trainers, exercise bikes, and strength training machines. Dyaco treadmills are designed to deliver effective workouts and meet the needs of fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and individuals opting for active lifestyles.

Nautilus, Inc.

Nautilus, Inc. is a well-known fitness equipment company located in New York, United States offering a wide range of fitness products such as treadmills, strength training equipment, and ellipticals. The company offers a diverse lineup of treadmills that cater to various fitness levels and preferences. In December 2022, Nautilus announced the launch of a new Bowflex BXT8J treadmill, integrated with the JRNY adaptive fitness app.