What's the best treadmill?

Looking for the best treadmill is like trying to find the proverbial pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. It's like asking the question, "What's the best car?"

The answer is, it depends on who you talk ask.

I can't tell you what the best treadmill is, but I can certainly help you find the right treadmill that's best for you.

Once you establish your needs, finding the best treadmill becomes a rather simple process.

Here are a few of my picks for best treadmill, broken down by budget and features.

Best Treadmill Under $800 (folding)
Spirit SL188 Folding Treadmill - A good basic folding treadmill for walking. Narrow belt with and minimal display console. (read the review here)

Best Treadmill for Running (entry level)
Sole Fitness S75 Treadmill - Able to take a beating, one of the best buys under $2000 dollars. Deck will last longer than E4400, lifetime deck warranty, 3.0 h.p. motor, polar chest strap, 10 programs used at all Hilton Hotels. FREE shipping included on all Sole Treadmills. (read the review here)

Best Treadmill (mid level)
Landice L7 Pro Sports Trainer - Winner of numerous awards for quality and features. High resale value. A real runner's dream, with a great deck, strong motor and top notch features. (read the review here)

As you can see, there is no best treadmill per se. It depends on what you need you treadmill to do, and how you're going to use it.

If you're only going to walk twice a week, stick with lower end treadmill under $1000 - if you're a hardcore runner, you'll want a model with a larger motor, stronger frame and larger treadbelt.

You can see all my "best treadmill" picks on the comprehensive review page.

Bret