Whether your goal is to keep fit or lose weight, a treadmill can be a very useful fitness equipment to have at home. One of the main reasons to buy a treadmill is for convenience. Let's face it, there are times you want to train at the comfort of your home instead of running in the park. Owning a treadmill has also several advantages notably:

(1) If the weather is cold or rainy, you can stay at home and not miss a workout.

(2) There is no need to join the gym to use the cardio facilities. Gym memberships can be quite hefty and they are ongoing whereas owning a treadmill is a one-time investment. With time, all the money spent on the gym fees could have been invested on a treadmill.

(3) If you have to travel far to go to the gym to use a treadmill, you'll save on gas by owning a treadmill at home.

(4) If you like to work out alone, a treadmill at home is ideal.

(5) Train whenever you want without restriction as compared to a gym which can be closed during public holidays or festive seasons.

If you want to know what is the best treadmill to buy for home use, there is actually none. Best is subjective because there are several factors involved. For instance, a treadmill which is best for someone might not be best for another. Consider the following criterias to decide what can be the best treadmill for you.

(1) What's your budget?

Not everyone is going to buy a treadmill in the same price range. Before deciding what treadmill to buy, think how much you are willing to spend maximum on a treadmill. If it's between $500-$1,000, it means you're looking for a budget treadmill. Treadmills below $1,000 are a pretty good deal as well and there are several quality treadmills on the market at this price range. Usually budget treadmills are convenient for most home runners but some people might be interested in mid-range priced treadmills in the $1,500-$2,000 to have an even better or longer treadmill. You sure don't need to buy a $3,000-$4,000 treadmill for home unless you have a craze for expensive items.

(2) Do you have enough space at home to accomodate a treadmill?

Depending how spacious your house is, you can decide what kind of treadmill you should buy. Treadmills come in various sizes. If you live in a small apartment and quite limited in space, you should consider the length of the treadmill first to see if it will fit somewhere in your room. If you have a big house, space won't be an issue at all, you can buy a small or big treadmill whatever you like.

(3) How tall are you?

Your height will also determine what kind of treadmill you should buy. Treadmill decks vary in length and can range between 54 - 62 inches. Of course the longer the deck, the more comfortable you'll be able to make your strides but usually a deck of 55 inches at least is enough for most home runners with height ranging from 5 foot 4 to 6 foot 1. If you are 6 foot 2 and above, you might need a running deck of at least 58 inches.

(4) How much you weigh?

Your weight will also determine what type of treadmill you should buy. Most treadmills have a maximum user weight between 300-400 pounds. If you weigh 350-400 pounds, you should not invest on a treadmill with a maximum user weight of 300 pounds, so this is an important thing to consider before a purchase.

Based on the criterias above, here are 3 quality treadmills you should consider for your fitness goals.


LifeSpan TR1200i Folding Treadmill

Assembled Dimensions (LxWxH) - 70 x 33 x 54 inches

Running Area - 20 * 56 inches

Max User Weight - 300 pounds

Price - Budget

LifeSpan TR1200i Folding Treadmill














LifeSpan TR4000i Folding Treadmill

Assembled Dimensions (LxWxH) - 74 x 33 x 54 inches

Running Area - 20 * 60 inches

Max User Weight - 350 pounds

Price - Mid-range

LifeSpan TR4000i Folding Treadmill

Sole F85 Folding Treadmill

Assembled Dimensions (LxWxH) - 80 x 35 x 58 inches

Running Area - 22 * 60 inches

Max User Weight - 400 pounds

Price - Mid-range

Sole F85 Folding Treadmill










At BurnCaloriesForLife.com, we highly rate these treadmills and consider them as one of the best investments you'll make if you're really serious about doing cardio at home.