Commercial treadmills differ from home treadmills in that they are made for harsher environments like the gym, health club or high end home gym.
Because of this they are built with a much higher grade of components. They offer you superior construction, motor power, cushioning, electronics, training options, programs, stability and warranties.
This page gives you our top picks for the Best Commercial Treadmill for a health club or gym environment.
(If you're looking for a commercial-grade treadmill for your home without the commercial price tag, we recommend the Sole models which have been used by Hilton hotels for years.)
1) 5.0 HP Commercial DurX™ Motor is one of the most powerful motors you can find in a treadmill (most commercial treadmills usually only range from 2.5 HP to 3.5 HP).
2) 400 lb Weight Capacity
One sign of stability on a treadmill is the weight capacity - a higher weight capacity can take more of a beating than a treadmill with a lower weight capacity.
This 400 lb weight capacity is one of the highest in the industry and excellent for runners and experienced athletes.
3) 39 Built In Workouts
You really can't get bored with this treadmill. It includes
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4) FitLinxx Certification - FitLinxx is a computerized system that attaches directly to existing fitness equipment. FitLinxx guides users through their workout and tracks their progress over time. Users enter their PIN to display their targets and then FitLinxx coaches them on speed, heart rate, etc., and tracks the workout session.
5) 500 Pound User Weight Capacity - With it's customer aluminum uniframe, 500 user weight capacity, and 5.0 HP motor, the Star Trac Pro is suitable to take even the heaviest beating with ease.
Conclusion: Recommended
This is one of the ultra-elite treadmills you'll find in the highest of high-priced health clubs. (Most of the top Las Vegas hotels use these treadmills in their health club facilities).
The Star Trac Pro goes further than other treadmills on the market - from the 5.0 HP motor to the largest 20 x 62" running deck to triple cell cushioning to the 12.5 MPH speed limit to the wireless data transfer option. It's one of the most advanced treadmills on the market built to last for a very long time.
- 25 workouts designed by Certified Personal Trainers
- 4 Heart Rate workouts that keep you in your target heart rate zone
- 4 Customizable workouts that you design based on your own personal preferences
- 4 Calorie workouts where you reach your calories burned goal during a workout
burned during a workout
- 1 10K workout
- 1 Marathon workout
4) High Expert Ratings
The Nordic Track S 3000 was top rated by Runner's World - one of the most knowledgable resources in the fitness industry.
Conclusion:Highly Recommended
For a premium, commercial grade treadmill that was built to take a beating, the Nordic Track S 3000 is perfect for runners and serious athletes.
Although it may not be the perfect treadmill for a high end health club (most health club patrons prefer gadgets like built in TVs and data ports), it is still built like a tank and will last you a long time.
