This restriction of movement has forced many people into working from home.
To make up for the difficulty in getting good exercise, many people have turned to home training.
For some this takes the form of yoga or weights, for others it involves a stationary bike.
Unfortunately, exercise equipment, especially things like treadmills are often expensive.
Thankfully, some are cheaper than others.
There are some useful things that you should consider when looking to buy a treadmill.
The first is how much power you need.
Treadmill motors are generally measured in CHP or Continuous HorsePower.
A value of 2.5 is more than suitable if youre only looking to walk or do some light jogging.
If youre more of a runner, you should look for a model with 3CHP or more.
The 3 LED-backlit windows are somewhat basic, but this has been allowed for.
Once youre done with your workout, it even folds away for easier storage.
The NordicTrack T 6.5 S
The NordicTrack T 6.5 S comes from the makers of the iFit training app.
The top speed of 10mph is reasonable for walking and jogging but may be too slow for runners.
The warranty is pretty solid though its unclear how the motor itself is covered.
The treadmill can also fold up and away for easy storage.
It is controlled with a remote control that includes an emergency stop button in case theres an accident.
All treadmills will have a weight limit of some form but 220lbs is pretty low.
The running area is 50 inches long which is decent enough for most users but only 16 inches wide.
This may be a bit narrow for some users, especially if you prefer to run rather than walk.
It does mean it takes up less floor space though, especially when its folded up.
The incline options are extremely basic with just two options that must be switched between manually.
instead youll need to start the signup process and then skip it to be able to use your treadmill.
That was our roundup of the best budget treadmills in 2021.
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