3 Best Home Treadmills for 2021 in the UK

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If you’re looking to up your miles from the comfort of your home, adding a treadmill to the mix can keep you training when you might not be able to get outside.

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1. Sportstech DESKFIT DFT200 – Best Budget Option

Long Story Short

This treadmill is a bit different from what you are used to when you hear the term. First of all, its standard type does not have handles (which you could get if you want to) for optimum portability and minimum space. Still, putting it into our 3 best was a no-brainer.

Things you Need to Know

It is Designed for…

People that need a great budget option, have small space in their apartment or office and moderate expectations from their workout.

Key Features

This running pad comes either with or without handles, thus making it easy to just slide it under your desk at home or at the office and use it whenever you feel up to it, without creating a fuss while checking your mails, watch work-related videos or just making the most of a break.

In fact, several studies have shown that some physical exercise at work improves concentration and overall performance.

By the way, it is important to clarify what we mean when we refer to this treadmill as “highly portable”.

Obviously, no matter how small and light a treadmill can be, it is not designed to be carried around from home to work and vice versa.

It is much easier to carry it with your car to different places – e.g. from your apartment to work or to your country house for your vacation – but it is not designed for daily transports.

By “portable” we mean that it is very easy to move around inside a room or through adjacent room, as well as store it under furniture or inside closets.

Some have commented that is a bit heavy, but we found that comment to be shy from ludicrous: any less weight and the treadmill would lose its stability and become very dangerous to use.

It would prove heavy only to those that thought they could just move it around twice a day. It was not built for that, so, if you plan to do it, then skip treadmill research and just run through the park.

Measuring 51.2 x 22 inches, with a maximum user weight of 242.5 lbs and a max speed of 4.4 mph, it is obviously designed for casual workouts for people that just want to stay in shape despite their busy schedule.

Operating at 8 different levels, the motor features a multi-layer damping system, which makes its operation, if not silent, at least quiet enough to pass unnoticed even at work.

The tablet holder is a handy touch, especially since there is no console and monitor to check your workout data. But, you can synchronise the treadmill with an app and make up for it, allowing you to check the calories you have burned, the fitness level, and the number of steps and distance.

If you wonder how you are to control the thing without a console, then we assure that the manufacturer’s solution is pure genius. A handy remote control affords you full control of its settings and it is fully compatible with the fitness app, which runs on both Apple and Android devices.

Verdict

Sportstech DESKFIT DFT200 Office Desk Treadmill is exactly what it says. It does not lie nor makes false promises. If you want to stay in shape but have a busy schedule and small space available, then this is by far the best and most economical option.

2. Branx Fitness ‘Elite Runner Pro’ – Best “Value for Money” Option

Long Story Short

A conventional, powerful, well-built and well-designed treadmill at a decent price, the Branx Fitness “Elite Runner Pro” is the definition of a “value for money” option.

Things you Need to Know

It is Designed for…

Home workouts for the whole family and athletes with higher fitness expectations. Still, it is not designed for professional training.

Key Features

Contrary to most cheaper treadmills, the Elite Runner Pro comes almost entirely pre-assembled.

The only thing you will have to do is attach the main components into the upright position; it should not take you more than 20-25 minutes or so, and you will not need any fancy tools to do it.

As you will see, you can easily wheel it around by yourself when folded.

With an unusually powerful (for this price range) 6.5 HP motor delivering a top speed of 13 mph and capable of withstanding a little less than 353 lbs, the Elite Runner Pro is one of the most powerful home treadmills in the market – amazing if you consider the price. 13 mph allows for some serious sprinting and 350 lbs are far from your average user.

Another indication of its potential is the 22-degree automatic incline, enabling you to try uphill sprints or walks and push your limits or spice up your workouts.

Along with the numerous pre-set and manual programs, you can customise the operation of the treadmill to your personal needs, while tracking your progress in the console (time, distance, calories, and heart rate).

The operation is surprisingly quiet thanks to the cushioning of the suspension system. Even with treadmills of this price range, we expect much more noise.

Thus you can enjoy your favourite TV show or listen to music without deafening everyone else in the house or causing trouble with the neighbours.

The folding mechanism is hydraulically assisted, so you don’t need to hold the weight of the running desk when unfolding it. When folded, is pretty easy to store in stand sized closets.

Verdict

​An impressive combination of high-quality construction, might and quiet operation, the Elite Runner Pro is worth every penny of its price tag.

3. Sportstech F75 – Best of the Best

Long Story Short

A heavy-duty treadmill designed to cater to the needs even of professional and hefty athletes, the Sportstech F75 is a fantastic option for those who are willing to pay a few more pounds.

Things you Need to Know

It is Designed for…

Anyone. That is the simplest way to put it. It will easily cater to the needs of an ardent professional athlete that needs a reliable workout option at home, regardless of his/her height and weight.

Key Features

Standing out for its sturdy construction, the F75 treadmill does not have the mightiest motor out there, but is still capable of delivering a 13 mph top speed, making possible sprints and all sorts of workout combos, from uphill running at gradients of up to 18%, to interval training, endurance jogging and walking and tempo runs.

While not the most powerful, the F75’s motor is an advanced DC model, known for its combination of silent operation, might and durability.

The running surface of 63 x 22.8 inches is, if not the biggest, one of the biggest you can find in home treadmills. This is very important for tall and hefty athletes or those who love to sprint a lot because it minimises the risk of slips and makes the workout much safer.

The side steps are extra wide too, allowing the user to easily step out of the running belt in case of an emergency – a cramp for example.

The running belt features a high-quality, multi-layered material that, combined with the active damping system, makes running all the more pleasant and enjoyable, greatly reducing the strain to your joints, especially your knees and ankles.

One of the best features though is the HRC function. It allows to hook up your heart rate with the treadmill’s operation: the machine will switch its speed or gradient depending on your heart rate, thus maximising the benefits of your workout. For more accurate readings, you can buy the compatible heart rate.

You can also determine your route in advance, setting different speeds, gradients and, of course, the duration of your run, or just pick one of the pre-programmed landscape modes, including country roads, forest trails or city streets, which add spice and variety to your workout, chasing boredom away.

People that workout on treadmills because they must and not really enjoy will love this feature.

The Quick-Fold Function works nicely, enabling you to fold the treadmill in a flash with minimum effort and save precious space in your apartment.

Verdict

Sportstech F75 is a fantastic heavy-duty home treadmill – durable, powerful, with awesome customisation features.

Last update on 2021-11-30 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API