Try This Tread
by Pat O'Donnell
Seasoned pros, newbies, gadget-junkies—there’s a treadmill for everyone. Here, our top performers, which are sure to please.
Best for: Runners
Quality, durability, and a strong 2.5 horsepower motor make this machine a great fit for long-distance training. Use the 15 percent incline to add hill climbs, or the 12MPH speed to do sprints. Tired? The large, one-touch stop button is your best friend.
Best for: Minimalistic Walkers
Merit Fitness 715T Plus Treadmill
This machine has everything you need—a large, shock-absorbing belt, a thumb-pulse monitor, 4 preset programs—and nothing you don’t. And it’s reasonable priced!
Best for: Biggest Losers
Twenty calorie-blasting, built-in workouts powered by Google maps, an iPod music port, DualShox Cushioning, and iFit technology that makes you sweat to the direction of Jillian Michaels—you can stay on this machine forever. Bye-bye love handles!
