The 3 Best Folding Treadmills On The Market

A folding treadmill is ideal if you have limited space at home as it folds up neatly and can be stored away while not in use. Some of the best folding treadmills have a 'power fold' feature, i.e. the treadmill folds up by itself at the push of a button so you don't have to do any heavy lifting and risk straining your back. Other folding treadmills require manual folding when you want to reclaim that extra space. With folding treadmills, you often have to compromise on the stability of the treadmill due to its folding design. For this reason, you should avoid choosing lightweight treadmills. Some of the best folding treadmills are extremely stable due to their heavy unit weight and unique design.

Here's a list of the 3 best folding treadmills on the market:

#1: Sole F85

"One of the best foldups on the planet." - Treadmill Doctor

· 3.5 HP continuous duty motor
· 0 - 12 mph
· 0 - 15% incline
· Wireless heart rate control
· Extra long 20" x 58" running area
· Weight: 280 lbs
· User weight capacity : 400 lbs
· Easy Assist folding deck allows you to release the deck, step back and watch the deck unfold itself effortlessly
· Whisper Deck with lifetime warranty
· Warranty: Lifetime on frame, 30 years on motor, 5 years on belt, electronics, rollers and other components, 1 year on service

The F85 features a six-window Tri Color LED display (red, green and gold). It has six preset programs and two user-customized workouts. It also has two separate heart rate control programs.

Sole's unique 'double horseshoe' folding frame makes this treadmill more stable than many non-folding treadmills, so you don't have to compromise stability with this folding model.

#2: Smooth 7.1 HR

"The most stable running platform under $1500." - Treadmill Doctor

· Power folding
· 2.5 HP continuous duty motor
· Up to 10 mph
· 0 - 12% incline
· Weight: 260 lbs
· 1" deck - same thickness as commercial treadmill
· 20" x 54" running area
· Premium Shock Absorption cushioning
· Warranty: Lifetime on frame and deck, 30 years on motor, 5 years on electronics and parts, 3 years on electronics, 2 years on service

The Smooth 7.1 features 6 preset programs and its heavy unit weight gives a very solid feel. This is an extremely stable mid-priced power-fold treadmill.

#3: Smooth 5.15

"One of the best treadmills on the market less than $1000." - Treadmill Doctor
· Shock-assisted manual fold
· 2.5 HP continuous duty motor
· 18" x 53" running area
· Large, easy-to-read LCD window
· Warranty: Lifetime on frame, 10 years on motor, 2 years on parts, 1 year on service

The Smooth 5.15 has 7 challenging preset programs and features a shock absorbing deck for lower impact and reduced stress on joints and back. Its handrail grip pulse monitor allows you to keep within your target heart zone.