Are walking / folding treadmills any good?

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JeannieJo · 14/04/2025 21:58

Trying to get myself moving again after a long break and severely lacking in motivation - are these walking / folding treadmills any good for the house? I know the benefits of getting outside etc, but just keen to get an opinion on treadmills. Thanks!

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Alphabet1spaghetti2 · 14/04/2025 22:18

I love mine. I do a minimum of 100km on it every month. I choose it because it has a top speed of 12 km as I use mine for running. I opted for it as it was at the lower end of the price scale, and as a previous non runner I wasn’t sure if I would enjoy it. I used the c25k nhs version to get moving. Mine has the simple controls and kill switch/clip on the handle bar which can fold down out of the way easily if requires for storage.
Amazon have several which you can compare and often seem to have sales.

Dreamingofsunnyskies · 15/04/2025 07:19

I also have a folding one which I use for running whrn the weather is too bad outside. (Don't mind rain, but draw the line at ice/snow!).

If I was WFH more, I would definitely have a walking one and use it with a standing desk. I know a few people with these, and they really rate them. Easy way to rack up some miles.

LittleBigHead · 15/04/2025 13:08

I'm interested in this - could you share the brands @Alphabet1spaghetti2 and @Dreamingofsunnyskies ?

I tend to be sitting down for 10 hours a day at my desk, - a walking pad could turn a few of those hours into steps!

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JeannieJo · 15/04/2025 15:01

Thanks @Alphabet1spaghetti2 and @Dreamingofsunnyskies that’s good to know. I would be really interested in finding out the models you bought if you wouldn’t mind sharing. Thanks!

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2025willbemytime · 15/04/2025 15:04

This will be a great thread for me as mine had to be scrapped and I want one that can live under the bed in between use.

Alphabet1spaghetti2 · 15/04/2025 17:07

https://amzn.eu/d/0cXM1tq This is the link to the one I currently have. I did buy on sale for somewhat less then todays price - October 2024.

90swildchild · 15/04/2025 17:23

If you get one I'd say to make sure you get one with a folding hand rail too. I have one without and you can feel quite unsteady on it without being able to hold on to or grab anything if needed.

90swildchild · 15/04/2025 17:23

They are good though!

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JeannieJo · 15/04/2025 20:43

Alphabet1spaghetti2 · 15/04/2025 17:07

https://amzn.eu/d/0cXM1tq This is the link to the one I currently have. I did buy on sale for somewhat less then todays price - October 2024.

Oh thank you, that’s great! Will have a look 😊

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