A Review of the 3 Best Foldup Treadmills On The Market
A folding treadmill provides both the luxury of a home workout and saves you valuable floor space. Fold-up treadmills are ideal forcondos, apartments or smaller exercise rooms
There are 2 main types:
1) Power-folding Or Shock Assisted (where you get some help folding the treadmill)
2) Manual folding (where you lift the treadmill yourself)
While many treadmills are manual folding, you can still get a power or shock assisted treadmill for around the same price if you want to save both space and the strain on your back.
We review our picks for the 3 best foldup treadmills below. These treadmills offer you high value, stable feel and ease of fold-up.
With folding treadmills, you sometimes compromise on sturdiness of the treadmill(which is why you won't see many commercial treadmills that fold).
However, because of Sole's Double Horseshoe Frame, which was designed out of their work within the hotel treadmill market, the Sole F85 actually feels more stable than many non-folding treadmills.
Sole also uses a Safety Lock design that locks the deck securely into place when the treadmill is in the upright position so that you can move it easily without worry.
Combine this with commercial grade construction, a3.5 HP ultra high torque motor, extended 60" belt length, and a lifetime motor warranty - you've got the best folding treadmill for runners and elite trainers who want an extremely stable treadmill that also folds.
The Smooth 6.25 offers a gas shock assisted folding feature which allows you to save space without straining your back.
The heavier unit weight gives the 6.25 a more solid feel than other units around this price point. Separate, heavy-duty base and deck frames – similar to health club treadmills – stabilize the deck for smooth, shake-free running
The Smooth 6.25 has all of the core essentials of a great treadmill - high powered 2.75 HP motor, large 20 x 54"running area, 15% incline, Premium Shock Absorption cushioning, and an extensive treadmill warranty including a lifetime motor warranty.
If you're looking for a solid, stable, folding mid-priced treadmill that gives you more value for your money, the Smooth 6.25 is one of your best buys.
This is actually hard to choose since many economy treadmills do include the folding option. However the Nordic Track C2155 is an excellent value for the price.
We chose it for mainly 3 reasons:
#1) Affordable - to find a Nordic Track at this price is amazing. Why buy a cheaper brand when you can get a Nordic track at the same price (note: this price is available online only through the Nordic Track closeout store).
#2) Mp3 Docking station with Built-in Speakers - The Universal Dock for iPod comes with a cable that plugs directly into the treadmill console. You can charge your iPod while playing your favorite music or Audiobooks. Sound comes through 2 premium built-speakers. For this price, this is an excellent feature.
#3) Adjustable Cushioning - Cushioning is one of the most crucial features to have in a treadmill. You can reduce impact on your joints by up to 28% to 33%, as compared to road running, with the adjustable cushioning deck. This is also a great feature to have as some people prefer a harder feeling surface and some people prefer a softer feeling surface
Overall, the Nordic Track C2155 is not the strongest folding treadmill on the market. However for the price and what you get it's a great value.
