The best treadmill is the machine that best meets your requirements. Whether you’re on a tight budget, training for a marathon and will use it every day or just want to stay in shape with occasional exercise, there’ll be a treadmill designed for just that.
Each month we pick treadmills from three price ranges that offer value for money, quality, reliability and a good range of training features – see previous best treadmills below. These may be new models just on the market or quality older machines nearing the end of their shelf life and therefore available at a discount.
Here are our choices for this month:-
Best Treadmills January 2026
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Budget
under £599
Read our full reviewReebok i-Run 5.0
...compact without feeling restrictive, easy to use without being basic, offers enough features to stay motivating over the long term. The value for money feels insane! For anyone looking for a reliable home treadmill that fits comfortably into everyday living space...
Also consider Reebok Jet 100x -
Mid
£599 to £1,000
Read our full reviewDKN EzRun
"..quite special and unique with the EzRun: a high spec, full size, full function running machine ... stylish and superbly stable and at a price that blows most of its direct competition out of the water! It doesn't end their either. With an advantage over..."
Also consider ProForm City L6 -
Top
over £1,000
Read our full reviewNordicTrack Commercial 2450 Folding
"...a joy. Plus with a running area that's easily wide and long enough to accommodate high speed sprints and tall users, not to mention the frankly ridiculous amount of different training options, the C2450 really stands out and makes..."
Also consider DKN EnduRun
Previous winners of our best treadmill award:
We've been selecting a 'best treadmill' from three price brackets since April 2008. The following are machines that are still available and well worth a look in our view:
Budget |
Mid range |
Top |
| Bowflex 18 Folding Treadmill | ||
