I've had this little treadmill for almost 2 years now. And I have to say it was a great purchase! I probably would have given it 4.5 Stars if I could have, because it's great for what I use it for, but it could definitely be problematic for other people. I am 5'6" and I actually can run on this unit. I do have to keep an eye on my foot placement and make sure I stay in the right spot. However, I think anyone any taller than me would definitely have issues with the stride length. Setup was a breeze, other than the arms it's completely assembled. I leave mine up all the time, folding it is rather a pain because you have to completely remove some of the bolts. So if you plan to fold and unfold daily I could see this being a deal breaker. It is a compact little unit, I don't notice it being overly loud, I have it in the basement and I crank my tunes when I'm on it. One of my biggest complaints is that somehow I manage to whack my arm against the end of the hand rails when I'm on it. They're rather short, and my natural arm swing seems to find them a lot. I don't use it all the time, but having it to get a walk or run in on a crappy day, or as a warm up before doing a workout, is definitely nice. I don't have any regrets about buying this!!! Read more
I purchased this treadmill for myself and my husband, in an attempt to get some regular exercise without excuses. We are both in our 60s, and both keep busy enough that it's sometimes hard to find the time to go out walking, so I figured this would make it easier to incorporate into our lives. We have a very small house, and after reading reviews of other people with smaller spaces who had purchased and used this, it seemed like a good choice. I also wanted something with hand bars that I could hold onto, should I lose balance. That was important to me, though my husband never uses them. What I like about this treadmill is the ease in using it. I don't use all the different settings, I just wanted it strictly for walking, and I can vary the speed easily. It runs smoothly, and I haven't had any issues with noise, as a few have mentioned. In fact, it's quiet enough that our usually skittish cats don't mind it, and one of them has even taught herself how to walk on it, and insists on having her turn before we get started on our walks! The only issue I have with it personally - and this is only because of where we have to store it in between uses daily - is I find it difficult to move around by myself to set it up. We keep it behind the couch when not in use, and it's a little too heavy for me to drag out from behind there and maneuver it to where I use it, so my husband has to do it. If it were in an easier space to access, I could probably handle it by myself, but, as I said, this is personal to me, so don't go by that. So far, we haven't had any problems with the way it works, overall. I would caution that if you are tall, this might not work for you. I'm 5'1" and my husband is 5'8", and neither of us has a long stride. Even so, there's been a couple times when we have set it for a faster pace that we've come close to stepping off the back of the walking pad, but as long as you stay aware of it being shorter in length, you should be OK. Aside from that, because it's otherwise easy to use, we pretty much use it on a daily basis. I purchased this in late June, and have lost 7 lbs so far. My husband had the best checkup he's had in a long time, and the only thing different that he's done is using the treadmill regularly, so it has definitely made a positive difference for both of us. That in itself makes this a really great purchase. The only thing I would like added is a pedometer, just to keep track as I walk, but since I do wear a pedometer watch, this is not that big a deal. I very much recommend this mini treadmill for both convenience, and overall quality. I would not hesitate to purchase this again. Read more
This foldable treadmill fits well in my office. I have carpet which makes it a little difficult to move around when not in use, but it does fold up and down easily and fits under the bed. It's pretty standard; there aren't a lot of bells and whistles, but it's good for walking and a light job while being quiet. I've seen other reviews about it not keeping calorie count properly - of course not - it's not designed to read your heart rate, but it is pretty accurate with distance (which I match with my FitBit). This is a good, low-cost option to get your daily steps in. Easy to put together and simple to use. I've used it almost daily for about a month with no mechanical issues so far. Read more
I did a lot of research online about affordable treadmills for home use and after looking at quite a few, I finally decided to give this one a chance. After using it for a few weeks, my verdict: Perfect! I’m 66, retired, living in Michigan where I don’t get to walk as much chance as I’d like because of the long winters. In summer I’d walk an hour a day at a pretty good clip (about 3mph). I wanted to continue once winter set in and at first was considering joining a fitness club. But then I honestly had to admit that I’d probably never go! All I wanted was a treadmill at home so I could walk a couple of hours a week, not prepare for some marathon and I wasn’t looking for some fancy whole-gym home fitness contraption that would require me to build an additional room onto the house with 10 foot ceilings. And I didn’t want to spend a whole bunch of money. No need for all the fancy stuff like a virtual coach or all the extras. I just wanted to walk briskly on a level surface (not into inclines), and I wanted a machine that didn’t have a huge footprint. This one is perfect for my needs. Super easy to assemble in 5 minutes!! I made a space in my basement for it, and it fits nicely on a 3x5 rug. Super easy to use. You turn it on and start walking. Brilliant. Hit the + button to go faster, or the – button to slow down. Brilliant. Yes, it can do much more (it has some preset programs), but I’m not really interested in them. It’s sturdy, solidly made, does what I want it to do and is affordable (I saved up on my amazon points to reduce the overall cost by a third). So far, so good. There’s also a ledge on the display screen console to rest an iPad or tablet. That’s nice, but when you do that, you can’t see the display screen anymore. Not at all a deal-breaker, because there are a bunch of tablet holders made specifically for treadmills, and I’ll probably get one of those or make my own out of wood. I hope this helps as you think about finding the treadmill that is right for you. For me, it’s perfect. Read more
