NordicTrack Commercial X22i

1. NordicTrack Commercial X22i Treadmill

Editors Choice - My Personal Treadmill - Highest Rated & Most Popular

NordicTrack Commercial X22i Treadmill Review

The NordicTrack Commercial X22i is named after its massive, 22-inch touchscreen, but this model is known for more than just its display.

You can read reviews of it here, and see it on amazon here. Dick's offers this treadmill at a much cheaper price and their customer warranty and support is amazing.

22-Inch Touchscreen

The X22i boasts a super-sized, 22-inch touchscreen that supports immersive training experiences with customized workout programs.

You’ll never feel bored when walking or running on this treadmill as you can use HD augmented reality to tour the world via immersive Google Street Views in a virtual manner.

You can also use the screen to access countless iFit video workouts that are led by world-renowned personal trainers. The treadmill comes with a free 1-year iFit membership so that you can test the water before subscribing and committing to the service.

Impressive Performance

As I mentioned above, there’s more to this treadmill than its incredible screen. After all, HD programming won’t complete your workout for you. So, thankfully, this unit packs plenty of features that will accommodate the needs of any user, no matter their fitness level.

The NordicTrack Commercial X22i packs a powerful 4.0 HP motor capable of reaching 12 MPH in speed. Add that to the 40% incline and 6% decline, and you’ve got unlimited possibilities in terms of workout options.

And if that’s not enough for you, this machine also has 50 built-in workout programs for you to try as well as a couple of AutoBreeze fans to keep you cool and fresh throughout your training sessions.

This is My Personal Treadmill

As I said above this is the treadmill that I own and have owned for over 4 years. I can't tell you how happy I am with it. I use this treadmill daily and I use both the self propelled option and the motorized mode.

I also have recently been using it and connecting with the iFit interactive training program. This has been so much fun lately. You get to connect with live trainers and participate in active training classes with other runners. It's insanely fun. 

2. NordicTrack Commercial X32i Treadmill

Overall Best Pick, But More Expensive

NordicTrack Commercial X32i Treadmill Review

Just like the X22i, the NordicTrack X32i owns its name to the 32-inch touchscreen it features. And just like the X22i, this fine piece of equipment has more to offer than a mere display.

You can read reviews of it here, and see it on amazon here, but i highly recommend only buying it from Dicks Sporting Goods here, because of the price differences.

Dick's offers this treadmill at a much cheaper price and their customer warranty and support is amazing.

Massive Touchscreen

The NordicTrack X32i features a massive 32 inches screen. You can’t really find anything bigger than this one on the market.

Using the screen on this treadmill is like displaying your workouts on a TV screen. And if you want to get your treadmill running experience to the next level, I recommend taking advantage of the Google Maps feature to explore the streets of different parts of the world from the comfort of your home. Also, this treadmill works with Zwift, the popular exercise app, so you can run in a beautiful virtual environment and not just that, you can do so with your friends.

Great Performance

In terms of performance, the X32i is pretty similar to the X22i reviewed above. The main difference between the two is the motor, which has a horsepower of 4.25 for the X32i.

The deck size is also slightly bigger on the X32i, as it measures 22 x 65 inches instead of 22 x 60 inches. That, along with NordicTrack’s unique ReflexTM cushioning system, will ensure optimum support for your knees without sacrificing the real-life feel that this unit gives you.

For everything else, you get pretty much the same specs. The X32i can reach a speed of 12 MPH, an incline of 40%, and a decline of 6%.

Finally, just like the X22i, the NordicTrack X32i offers 50 built-in programs along with a one-year iFit membership free of charge.

In conclusion, the X32i is pretty similar to the X22i, with the main difference being the screen size. So, if you’re looking for an even more immersive experience, this is the model for you.

1. Sunny Health & Fitness ASUNA Hi-Performance 7700 Manual Treadmill

Editor’s Choice - Good & Affordable

Sunny Health & Fitness ASUNA Hi-Performance 7700 Manual Treadmill Review

Although manual, the ASUNA Hi-Performance 7700 Treadmill is still capable of offering an impressive sturdiness and weight capacity, making it suitable for the most intense of your workouts.

Small but with Impressive Capabilities

Although compact and lightweight, measuring only 55 x 30 x 57 inches and weighing 167 pounds, the ASUNA Hi-Performance 7700 treadmill has a whopping 440-pound weight capacity. That’s higher than what the hybrid treadmills reviewed above are capable of, making this a heavy duty treadmill suitable for overweight users looking to lose some pounds.

On top of that, the deck is foldable. You can easily fold it vertically and lock it in an upright position using the knob on the left mast so that you can store it when not in need. And to prevent any damage when it’s time to unfold the treadmill, the machine integrates a hydraulic cylinder that lowers the deck slowly until it touches the ground.

Despite its small size, this unit is incredibly sturdy thanks to its heavy-duty, steel-based frame construction and curved front masts. Not only that, but it’s also stylish and aesthetically-appealing which makes it a nice appealing addition to any home gym setup or workout room.

Good Performance

As mentioned above, this is a manual treadmill, so it doesn’t have a motor for moving the belt. That basically means that, theoretically, there’s no delimited speed range, and you can run as fast as you want on this treadmill.

If you want to add variety to your treadmill workouts, you can make use of the unit’s tension dial, which features eight levels of difficulty, making this treadmill just perfect for HIIT sessions. And to make your running experience smooth, the ASUNA Hi-Performance 7700’s front roller sports a dual flywheel system, which reduces belt and deck vibration.

Unfortunately, this treadmill doesn’t have a console, so you can’t keep track of what’s going on with your workout, nor can you watch workout videos directly. That said, this treadmill does have a tablet holder, so you can easily hook up yours and work out as you please.

2. Sunny Health & Fitness SF-T7878 Manual Treadmill

Best Overall

Sunny Health & Fitness SF-T7878 Manual Treadmill Review

The Sunny Health & Fitness SF-T7878 is a newer model compared to the ASUNA Hi-Performance 7700 offering a few noteworthy upgrades. 

The reason this is not rated #1 is because it is slightly more expensive. But not by much.

Sturdy Construction

When it comes to the size, the SF-T7878 is a smaller more compact treadmill than the ASUNA Hi-Performance 7700, with a footprint of 56 x 26.5 x 55.5 inches. Granted, that’s not so big of a difference, but if you need a smaller treadmill for an apartment, every inch matters.

As for the weight, this unit is lighter, weighing only 110 pounds. That, along with the transportation wheels and foldability of the machine, makes this treadmill super easy to store when not in use.

The compromise here is that this model has a lower weight capacity, as it can only support users of up to 300 pounds.

Excellent Performance

This is yet another self propelled treadmill, which means that it doesn’t require an external power source to function.

Theoretically, you can run as fast as you can on this treadmill, and you can take advantage of the 16-level magnetic resistance system to spice up your workouts.

As for the belt size, you get a running surface of 47.5 x 17.5 inches, which should be more than enough for users of up to 6 feet in height.

When it comes to the features, probably the biggest advantage of this treadmill over the ASUNA Hi-Performance 7700 is the console. The T7878 Treadmill features a console that can be used to track your workout stats, including the time, distance, speed, calories, and pulse.

Keep in mind that the dashboard cannot be used to adjust the resistance or belt speed, though, as those must be tweaked manually.

3. Sunny Health & Fitness SF-T7723

Best Budget Self Propelled Traditional Treadmill 

Sunny Health & Fitness SF-T7723 Manual Treadmill Review

This is the third treadmill from Sunny Health & Fitness on this list, and it’s my personal recommendation if you want to get the cheapest most bang for your buck.

Compact Design

TheSF-T7723 boasts a compact design, measuring only 59 x 27 x 55 inches. The unit can even go smaller in size, as, when folded, it has a footprint of 31 x 27 x 58inches. It’s also pretty lightweight, as it only weighs around 110 pounds in total.

All of that, combined with this treadmill's low profile design and transportation wheels, make this treadmill quite the space-saver, as it can be easily moved out of the way when it’s not being used.

Despite its small size, this machine is sturdy and can support a total weight of 300 pounds, which is the same as the higher-priced SF-T7878 model making this a perfect heavy duty treadmill for users who are a bit on the heavier side.

Good Performance

Performance-wise, the SF-T7723 manual treadmill is pretty similar to the SF-T7878 reviewed above. It has 16 levels of resistance, features a running surface of 53 x 16 inches, and sports dual flywheels that ensure stability.

On the flip side, you can’t tweak the incline in this unit, as it has a fixed incline of 16%. There’s also no console to track your progress, which is a bummer, but understandable considering the price.

All in all, this is a solid piece of equipment, and although it doesn’t come with the bells and whistles found in other models, it still offers the best price-quality ratio.

4. EFITMENT Adjustable Incline Magnetic

Cheapest Most Versatile Option

EFITMENT Adjustable Incline Magnetic Manual Treadmill Review

Incline treadmills are fun; there’s no denying that, but are pretty limited as workout machines. That doesn’t apply to the Manual Treadmill from EFITMENT though which comes with different features that can take your workout to the next level.

Plenty of Possibilities

Let’s cut right to the chase: what makes this treadmill so versatile?

Short answer? A lot of things.

Long answer?

Well, for starters, just like the rest of the manual treadmills on this list, there’s no limit when it comes to the speed. You can virtually run as fast as you can, with the only limit being your lung and muscle capacities.

The treadmill also has a console that displays every important metric on a small LCD screen, allowing you to monitor your speed, distance, and calories burned. Granted, the console isn’t the biggest, nor the fanciest, around, but it has a scan function, which displays the user’s metrics repeatedly for a hands-free experience.

Moreover, the unit has an adjustable resistance as well as three levels of manual incline. So you needn’t worry about getting bored when using this machine to work out.

Finally, the EFITMENT manual treadmill comes with optional arm exercises, which is a feature that I personally truly appreciate. The arm exercisers are a couple of sturdy, adjustable tension handlebars that move with natural arm swing very similar to an arm bike, thus allowing the user to train not only their feet but also their arms. How cool is that?

Back to the Basics

Now, when it comes to the specs, the treadmill measures only 54 x 35.5 x 52 inches, is foldable, and comes with transport wheels. All of that makes this machine a true space-saver, especially when not in use.

The weight capacity is a bit disappointing, though, as the unit can only handle 220 pounds in weight. That said, considering the small size and light weight (67.5 pounds), such a capacity is totally understandable. Nothing is perfect, am I right?

5. Confidence Fitness Magnetic Treadmill

Most Compact Self Propelled Option

Confidence Fitness Magnetic Manual Treadmill Review

The biggest downside to living in the city is that living spaces are pretty small, which means that everything you buy must be small as well. If you’re looking for the perfect self propelled treadmill for the big city, this unit from Confidence Fitness might be worth a look.

We’re Getting Really Small

If you live in a tiny apartment or flat and still want a treadmill, then you’re in luck, as this piece of equipment is perfect for small spaces.

The unit has a tiny footprint of 19.1 x 47.2 inches when unfolded and 48” (h) x 7.9” (d) when folded, and it only weighs a grand total of 46.9 pounds. Yes, it is small, so small that you could probably fit this treadmill under your bed when you fold it up.

Well, yes, and no.

Why?

Because this treadmill has a weight capacity of 220 pounds, which is exactly what the EFITMENT treadmill offers, but still lower than what the rest of the review batch is capable of.

Additionally, this treadmill has a console that displays all the necessary metrics so that you can keep track of your progress.

That said, unlike the EFITMENT model, this treadmill has a fixed incline, and it only comes with eight resistance levels, which means that it doesn’t offer that much liberty when it comes to the workout options.

To be honest, the main advantages of this treadmill are the price and size. Other than that, there’s nothing to write home about.

6. ProGear 190 Manual Treadmill

Even Cheaper Alternative

ProGear 190 Manual Treadmill Review

Cheap and quality don’t usually go well together, but in the case of the ProGear 190 Treadmill, they do, and they do it pretty darn well.

Compact Yet Sturdy

Just like the Confidence Fitness Magnetic Manual Treadmill, the ProGear 190 doesn’t take up too much space. The unit only measures 47 x 23 x 51 inches when unfolded and weighs 49 pounds. It also comes with transport wheels, making it effortless to move around.

Even though it’s pretty small in size and light in weight, this treadmill has a decent weight capacity of 230 pounds, which is pretty much the average for models this cheap.

Decent Performance

Despite its low price, this unit is fairly well-performing. As with the rest of the treadmills on this list, there’s no limit to the speed you can reach, and the belt is large and wide enough to accommodate most users.

The ProGear 190 Manual Treadmill also features a basic LCD that shows the time, distance, calories burned, and speed, which is a nice feature to have for the price.

1. Assault AirRunner Slat Belt Self-Propelled Treadmill

Editor’s Choice - Highly Rated

Assault AirRunner Slat Belt Self-Propelled Treadmill Review

I know what you’re thinking, this treadmill is expensive, so it must be terrific, right?

Correct!

Although Assault Fitness achieved stardom by releasing their incredible AirBike and AirBike Elite, the company does currently have a wide selection of other pieces of equipment, including this treadmill.

Big and Bulky

The Assault AirRunner treadmill is big and bulky, measuring 69.9 x 32.8 x 32.8 inches and weighing 280 pounds. Such metrics allow it to handle up to 350 pounds, but they also make it unsuitable for small living spaces, especially that it cannot be folded.

Motor(less) Treadmill

This is a slatted-belt self-propelled treadmill, so there’s really nothing much to say in this section.

As there’s nothing powering up this machine, you’ll be the sole determiner of the acceleration and deceleration. Theoretically, you can reach whatever speed you desire, as long as your lungs and muscles can support it.

Long Running Surface

The AirRunner has a running surface of 17.1″ x 62.2″.

Now, the 62-inch length is excellent, as it’s suitable for the tallest of users out there.

Unlike the self propelled treadmills reviewed above, this model has a curved deck.

Such a design makes it easy to propel the belt down the deck, which is pretty convenient, considering that there’s no motor doing that for you.

There’s also the fact that the curved shape can help promote a more proper running pattern that’s less impactful with each stride.

Extra Features

The Assault AirRunner packs a few extra features, including a high contrast LCD monitor that enables you to track all of your workout metrics, a heart rate monitor, several workout programs including HIIT programs, and transport wheels.

2. TrueForm Runner Treadmill

Best Overall

TrueForm Runner Treadmill Review

The TrueForm Runner is yet another non-motorized treadmill that’s designed to teach the user proper running form. Granted, there are cheaper self-propelled treadmills out there, but if you want the best of the best, this is definitely the best slat belt self-propelled treadmill out right now.

Designed to Improve Your Form

Many users have found the TrueForm Runner to be hard to get used to because of its unique curve, but it’s because of that that I like it.

The treadmill’s deck features a unique curve that has two purposes: it makes propelling the belt easier, and it forces the user to adopt the proper gait and body position. I mean, proper form is everything when it comes to any exercises, including running.

To run effectively on this unit, you must focus on your hips, glutes, arms, head, rotation, rhythm, and foot position. In other words, you must be conscious of every action, or you may face consequences, such as falling backward.

Just like the Assault AirRunner, this treadmill’s running surface measures 17 x 64 inches, which give you plenty of running room. Other than that, everything about this unit’s deck is just perfect.

Specs and Features

Let’s talk a bit about the specs.

The TrueForm Runner measures 64 x 36 x 57 inches and weighs 325 pounds, placing it on the big and bulky side of the spectrum.

The good news?

This treadmill can handle up to 800 pounds in weight. Isn’t that just impressive?

What’s also remarkable is that this unit is totally made in the USA with an all-metal construction both externally and internally. In layman terms, this machine is built to last.

Now, for the extra features, the AirRunner does pack a few.

First, you get an LED console with a rechargeable battery so that you can track your workout metrics as you go.

The unit also comes with transport wheels and handles that make moving it around a breeze.

Finally, this treadmill comes in a wide variety of colors and patterns, meaning that it can blend in smoothly in any room.

3. Peloton Tread Self-Propelled Treadmill

Most Sophisticated, Most Popular, Highest Rated

Peloton Tread Self-Propelled Treadmill Review

Closing my list of recommendations with quite the fancy treadmill, the Peloton Tread, which is the company’s follow-up machine to their popular Peloton bike.

So, does the Tread live up to the company’s name?

Hybrid Treadmill

The Peloton Tread treadmill is a hybrid machine. It’s motorized, with a 2 HP motor that can reach 12.5 MPH in speed and an incline of 15 percent, but it can also be used in manual mode.

To tackle the speed and incline, you can use the two knobs that are placed on each arm of the machine. Turn a knob to choose the desired level, or press the button in the middle to jump to the next whole number settings directly. Now that’s what you can a standout design aspect!

Unlike the other slatted-belt treadmills reviewed above, this unit doesn’t have a curved deck. The running surface measures 20 x 67 inches, which is large and long enough to accommodate most users comfortably. It also feels firm and cushioned, making it pleasant to run on.

Solid Build

Everything in this treadmill is made to last, from the heavy-duty frame to the tread belt that consists of thick rubber-coated aluminum slats. When it comes to durability, this fine piece of equipment does live up to its price.

Smart Fitness Tech

The Peloton Tread boasts a massive, 32-inch touchscreen – one that can be used to follow your favorite trainer when working out.

The great thing that sets this one apart from other treadmills with screens though is the ability to access the Peloton interactive training program. 

Peloton is an interactive training program that allows you to connect with live trainers and join live workout classes with other groups of fitness enthusiast running on the same treadmill as you. Freaking awesome huh?

Peloton’s live classes are of high quality, and they can definitely help you reach a whole new fitness level while also enjoying the heck out of working out at the same time.

Verdict

For those that are after a more professional treadmill that will allow them to train hard, long, fast, and hook up to interactive training programs and do interactive training classes this is going to be the best option.