Basic reliable fold-up treadmill in stock?

April 30, 2020 10:30 AM

What is a basic reliable fold-up treadmill that is in stock right now? I have no interest in training routines, inclines, heart rate monitors, wifi connections, or anything like that. The only control or feature I want is to change the speed (as well as ability to fold up).

I found this one, does anyone know anything about it?

posted by catquas to Health & Fitness (4 answers total)

I'm interested in this question too. My understanding is that 15" is definitely on the narrow side for comfort (look at the weird way the jogger is placing her feet on the belt in the first picture!).
posted by praemunire at 11:02 AM on April 30, 2020

All those people in the pics are photoshopped into it so don’t go off that to determine anything. I do not know anything about that specific model, however, I recently scored a foldable proform treadmill - it’s got some more features than you’re looking for but I don’t use them at all - off Facebook marketplace. I tacked on extra money to have the sellers deliver it. Thankfully they were able to. Not sure how pandemic plays into being able to look for treadmills on these selling platforms, but might be an option.
posted by Sassyfras at 12:19 PM on April 30, 2020

That one is only good if you're lightweight and don't plan on running fast. It looks beautiful, but I wouldn't trust the longevity of that motor. Also, I'm a big guy, and that thing would be creaking within a few months. So if you email them and ask if it's a good fit for whatever you're you're doing, I think you'd get an honest answer. Worth asking, anyway.
posted by disconnect at 5:52 PM on April 30, 2020

It's a nice idea. I bought a rowing machine once. It was inexpensive, I didn't use it much, and then I got rid of it when I moved. Bodyweight exercise has been much better for me, personally. I use Mark Lauren's bodyweight training app and I like it. Running and walking are great too, don't get me wrong, but tying the act of exercise to equipment is a losing proposition in my opinion.

If you do get something, my advice is not to get something too inexpensive. Indoor bicycles are rated higher and you can even get some of the team cameraderie using various apps and VR systems. You can't do that with a treadmill as easily (yet).
posted by metasunday at 6:04 PM on April 30, 2020 [1 favorite]