The treadmill has an extra long belt that made us confident we wouldn't fall off the back during workouts. The treadmill arrived fully assembled but folded up, so all we had to do was unfold it and download the SunnyFit App on our personal devices (there is no touchscreen display on this treadmill). Through the free membership, you also get access to hundreds of strength-training classes for when it’s time to take your workout off the belt. How it folds: We found it easy to fold this treadmill—all you have to do is to fold down the handrails and then step on the side lever that makes the treadmill auto-fold in half.

But if you’re a runner with the space (and budget), you might opt for this pick because it has ample features: lots of storage, greater incline range, a powerful fan, a larger running deck, a USB port for device charging, integrated speakers, and more. We evaluated each folding treadmill for several weeks, completing dozens of workouts with each product. Unlike our best overall pick, Echelon’s Stride Auto-Fold Connected Treadmill, this machine doesn’t fold flat—so it’s not the best option for smaller spaces. Depending on your lifestyle, space, and needs, characteristics to consider include dimensions, weight capacity, speed, and incline.

Speed and incline levels are also easy to manually adjust mid-run, which we appreciate for optimal focus. Michelle Parente, CYT, is a New York City-based yoga sculpt instructor and lifestyle journalist specializing in health, wellness, and fitness content. The control panel is easy to understand and includes a media shelf with a non-slip covering, so your phone or tablet stay safe. Echelon’s Stride Auto-Fold Connected Treadmill helped us boost daily step count and limit hours of physical inactivity because it’s easy and enjoyable to use. We rely on the most current and reputable sources, which are cited in the text and listed at the bottom of each article.

ProForm’s Carbon T7 Treadmill comes with a free three-year iFIT subscription that gives you access to instructor-led workouts that take place in-studio or at various scenic locations around the world. If you want to build up your fitness, we recommend a speed at which it becomes difficult for you to have a conversation during your workout, but below the limit for developing lactate. One of the best budget home gym equipment finds, a quality folding treadmill can save you space and money. Studio Treadmill connects directly to popular fitness apps, like Zwift or Peloton, so that you can conveniently stream classes from the comfort of your own home.But if footprint really is an issue, consider looking into our list of the best treadmill desks, which might work better for you—especially in an office space. It’s also important to look for any additional features that you might want—like third-party app integration, Bluetooth compatibility, and more.

The 10-inch touchscreen pivots side to side to allow for off-treadmill workouts, but it doesn't adjust when the treadmill incline goes up, which can make viewing awkward. We tested over 20 folding treadmills, but only the top ten made it into our final list of recommendations.

If you’re looking to invest in a heavy-duty, high-performing treadmill with all the bells and whistles, this pick may be for you. If you’re really out of practice at running, we recommend starting slowly so your body has a chance to get used to it. The only other product on our list that folds completely flat is Echelon’s Stride Auto-Fold Connected Treadmill, which stands at 10 inches tall when folded.

A speedy uphill climb is bound to be more challenging than a leisurely flat stroll—no matter what kind of machine you’re doing it on. During testing, multiple users logged miles on this durable machine, so we appreciated the option to create several profiles and sync to Apple Health to track personal stats. AT Studio Treadmill (our Most User-Friendly pick), which features many of the same features—a fan, integrated speakers, a USB port for device charging, and more. With that being said, we did find both speed and incline easy to adjust mid-run thanks to the accessible adjustment buttons. You can also log into apps like Facebook and Twitter, as well as screen mirror anything straight from iOS and Android devices to the console screen.We appreciate that helpful metrics like these are clearly displayed on the crisp 10-inch touchscreen during both manual and guided workouts. When purchasing, you’ll want to make sure the treadmill is sturdy enough to support you and any extra weight that you might be wearing or using while working out, like ankle weights or weighted vests.