Many people these days are looking for a compact treadmill. Compact, portable treadmills are perfect for condos, apartments or other workout areas where space is at a premium.
These treadmills take up less space than traditional treadmills. Plus they are easy to fold up and store away in small spaces like a closet or under a bed. Another bonus is that they may cost less than many traditional treadmills.
While there used to be more compact, portable treadmills on the market, unfortunately now there's only one. As new compact units come onto the market, we'll add them here.
$599
It's only 10" high when folded and 59 inches long. It can be stored both vertically and horizontally.
The Evolve treadmill comes with a a 1.5 HP motor, speeds of up to 6 MPH, 250 lb weight capacity and 2 built-in workout programs: fat burn and manual.
The warranty is decent and covers the frame for 20 years, 5 years on the motor and 1 year on parts and labor.
It also has a music port and speakers for your iPod or Mp3 player which is a nice touch at this price point.
Obviously with a compact model, you're going to have a few drawbacks. This is an extremely small treadmill and not the best for runners or heavier usage because of the short belt (45 inches long) and lightweight frame.
It's also not great in terms of cushioning and shock absorption.
