Top 5 Best Budget Treadmills – Indoor running machines

Samuel J Tan Exercise & Fitness, Home Gym Equipment, Running, Sports & Outdoors 0

It is very possible, these days, to begin setting up your very own exercise area or gym in the comfort of your own home. For less than $1000 and from as little as $200, there is a wide range of budget-conscious yet valuable, excellent quality equipment with which to begin building a home gym.

Unless you live in the country, one of the biggest downside of running for exercise in the city is the fumes and air pollution. While you run and breathe heavily, you are taking in all that hazardous exhaust fumes which may have a long-term effect on your health. Stay home, dry, clean and healthy with an indoor treadmill that makes exercising safer and more convenient.

Here in this post, we focus on budget running machines. While these machines may be smaller in price, they offer functions to match many of the upper price range equipment.

Minute for minute, treadmills are the ultimate fat burning machine, eliminating up to 900 calories an hour.

Budget treadmills are the easiest introduction for those new to running. Affordable machine allow you to exercise and keep fit without the hassle of having to go to the gym, paying hefty membership fees or face the weather. Stay dry and clean indoor in the comfort of your own home. Once done, simply fold and store away, these treadmills fold flat or vertically and is space saving compared to some bigger, heavier and more expensive alternatives.

Top 5 Best Budget Treadmills

When it comes to budget treadmills, Weslo and Confidence are your go-to brands. The other brand to make the list is Sunny Health & Fitness known also for indoor cycle trainers and twist stepper. From the overview list below, we list a the features such as number of programs and the availability of a heart rate sensor.

Sunny Health Fitness P8700 Treadmill – 9 WORKOUT PROGRAMS
Weslo Cadence R 5.2 Treadmill – 6 WORKOUT PROGRAMS
Confidence Power Plus Motorized Fitness Treadmill – ULTRA BUDGET
Weslo Cadence G 5.9 Treadmill – 6 WORKOUT PROGRAMS, HEART RATE MONITOR
Confidence GTR Power Pro Motorized Electric Treadmill – HEART RATE MONITOR, 12 WORKOUT PROGRAMS

BONUS: ProForm 505 CST Treadmill – HEART RATE MONITOR, 18 WORKOUT PROGRAMS

Let’s dive right in and take a closer look at each of these treadmills.

1. Sunny Health Fitness P8700 Treadmill – 9 WORKOUT PROGRAMS

Features: Easy folding mechanism and soft drop system to help you unfold your treadmill safely, 9 Built-in workout programs; large LCD display to keep track of time, speed, and calories and smart phone/tablet holder, Handrail controls that allow you to control speed, start and stop
Power & Speed: 2.20 Peak HP drive system for 0.5 MPH to 9MPH (with increments of tenth of MPH)
Incline: 3 manual incline levels;
Dimensions & Weight: 62″ x 27″ x 50″ inches. Folded Dimensions: 34.5″ x 27″ x 58″. 15.75 in x 48.82 in running surface, 103 pounds
Weight Limit: 220 pounds
A Black and Gray version is also available

2. Weslo Cadence R 5.2 Treadmill – 6 WORKOUT PROGRAMS

Features: Space saving design, comfort cell cushion deck to reduce impact on joints and for a more comfortable workout, 6 built-in weight loss programs designed by certified personal trainer. LCD monitor tracks speed, time, distance and calories burned.
Power & Speed: 2.5 CHP drive system
Incline: adjustable 2 manual positions incline 0.15
Dimensions & Weight: 64.5 x 55.5 x 29.0 inch (L x W x H), 16″ x 50″ tread belt, 118 pounds
Weight Limit: 250 pounds

3. Confidence Power Plus Motorized Fitness Treadmill – ULTRA BUDGET

Features: The Confidence Power Plus treadmill is an ultra affordable machine for every household. It is ideal for people new to running and those looking to shed a few extra pounds, and with it’s folding design and wheels, it is easy to store and roll away.
Power & Speed: 600W power motor. 1km/h to 10km/h speeds in 1km increments
Incline: fixed
Dimensions & Weight: 49″ x 24″ x 11″, Runway Size: 38.5″ x 14″ 57 lbs. – LIGHTEST
Weight Limit: 120 kg, 19 stones (265 pounds)
Available in black (shown here) or pink

4. Weslo Cadence G 5.9 Treadmill – 6 WORKOUT PROGRAMS, HEART RATE MONITOR

Features: Space saving design with foldable running deck, 6 personal training workouts to burn fat, lose weight and stay motivated. Comfortable cell cushioning to reduce impact on joints. Easy pulse sensor for heart rate, simply place thumb on sensor. Blue-tinted LCD with priority display that lets you track speed, time, distance and calories burned.
Power & Speed: 2.25HP impulse motor 1 to 10 mph
Incline: 2 position incline
Dimensions & Weight: 64.5 x 29.0 x 55.5, 16″ x 50″ tread belt, 123 pounds
Weight Limit: 250 pounds

5. Confidence GTR Power Pro Motorized Electric Treadmill – HEART RATE MONITOR, 12 WORKOUT PROGRAMS

Features: The higher model of two Confidence treadmills in our list, GTR Power Pro folds away vertically for space saving storage with roller, 12 built-in fitness programs, a heart rate monitor
Power & Speed: 1.5 HP motor. 7.5 MPH
Incline: 3 settings adjustable incline
Dimensions & Weight: Runway Size: 43.5″ x 15.75″. Full product size: 52″ x 25.2″ x 52″. Folded dimensions: 54″ x 25.5″ x 23″. Weight: 62 lbs – LIGHT

BONUS: ProForm 505 CST Treadmill – HEART RATE MONITOR, 18 WORKOUT PROGRAMS

A premium looking treadmill without the hefty price tag. Compared to some of the premium treadmill here, the ProForm 505 CST is just around half the price.

Features: ProShox Cushioning, iPod Compatible Audio sound system, folds vertically for storage. 18 work out programs. 6-inch backlit display screen for distance, calories, heart rate. Contact heart rate monitor.
Power & Speed: 2.5 CHP motor with up to 10 MPH speed
Incline: 0-10%
Dimensions & Weight: 73.3L x 35.74W x 68.11H in., tread belt dimensions: 20W x 55L inch, 186 pounds
Weight Limit: 325 pounds