The best folding treadmills give you a real running experience without permanently eating up your floor space. I adore having a folding treadmill at home, because, living in a smaller space, I can easily stash it away or bring it out for a go. And this time of year, when there's sleet and snow?
I don't want to miss out on a workout. If you're like me and you want to be able to run a treadmill at home, but you can’t give away valuable space to a huge piece of fitness equipment? There’s a solution, though: A folding treadmill gives you the ability to pack up and store your ’mill between runs.
Their compact size and light weight comes at a cost: They often don’t have as many convenient features we expect from a top-of-the-line model, nor do they offer huge inclines and top speeds. That said, most can do the basics effectively when you need them, then fit in your closet when you’re done. The best folding treadmills, as we see them, offer a range of sizes and prices for casual runners and athletes in training.
The dream of shoving your treadmill under your bed between runs is alive in the Echelon Stride-6. This high-performance mill features a full-size, 20.5- by 60-inch running deck that can hit a max speed of 12.5 mph, but still manages to fold up tight. Personally, I store mine upright against a wall, sometimes hidden behind a curtain.
It takes up about as much space as a few snowboards or a couple of winter coats. No, I'm not kidding, it's just that compact. The Stride-6’s belt features low-response cushioning that creates a ride that feels closer to outdoor road running than treadmill running, which I love when I’m training for road races.
Also, as an autistic sensory seeker, sometimes I really enjoy beating the hell out of the deck after a bad day. Are you also a sensory seeker, or have one in your life? If so, this is a solid choice.
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