UPDATE: May 5, 2021, 11:41 a.m. EDT an earlier version of this story included the Peleton Tread. It has since been removed after the Peloton Tread and Tread+ were recalled.
Seasonal allergies are awful this year, made all the worse by surging pollen and our newfound maskless existence in this post-vaccine world. Gone are the barriers that kept our noses free from the histamine-inducing irritants. For anyone who loves running outside but suffers from seasonal allergies, this has been a particularly challenging spring.
Home treadmills are a godsend for this exact reason. They’re a sweet, sweet solution for the days when it’s too gross, hot, or swampy to run outside, or the days when you don’t feel like brawling over a machine at the gym. Read more…
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BEST FOR CASUAL RUNNERS
NordicTrack T 6.5 S Treadmill
A beast of an entry-level treadmill that has ample space for every family member, plus a touchscreen.
- Motor: 2.6 CHP
- Incline: 10%
- Belt size: 22" W x 55" L
- Display: 10-inch touchscreen
- On-screen workouts: Over 17,000 live indoor and outdoor workouts with iFit, plus custom maps with Google Maps
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BEST FOR IMMERSIVE RUNS
NordicTrack Commercial 2950
Breathe new life into the same old runs with a 15% incline challenge and training on a huge screen.
- Motor: 3.6 CHP
- Incline: 15%
- Belt size: 22" W x 60" L
- Display: 22-inch touchscreen
- On-screen workouts: Over 17,000 live indoor and outdoor workouts with iFit, plus custom maps with Google Maps
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BEST FOR WATCHING TV WHILE RUNNING
Bowflex 10
Forget the iPad — Bowflex's newest powerhouse has a 10-inch screen with built-in streaming apps.
- Incline: 15%
- Motor: 3 CHP
- Belt size: 22" W x 60"
- Display: 10-inch touchscreen
- On-screen workouts: Live classes with Bowflex JRNY subscription and 25 outdoor hiking and running destinations
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BEST UNDER $1,000
Proform Carbon T7
low maintenance, not meant for heavy workouts, straightforward screen with large numbers
- Motor: 2.75 CHP
- Incline: 10%
- Belt size: 20” W x 55” L
- Display: 7-inch touchscreen
- On-screen workouts: Over 17,000 live indoor and outdoor workouts with iFit, plus custom maps with Google Maps
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BEST SMALL-SPACE TREADMILL
Sunny Health and Fitness Asuna Treadmill
Squeeze a cardio routine into a shoebox apartment with this well-reviewed under-bed design.
- Motor: 2.5 CHP
- Incline: N/A
- Belt size: 17.75" W x 49" L
- On-screen workouts: N/A (just trackers speed, calories, distance, time, and steps)
