Folding Treadmills Vs. Non-Folding Treadmills

Although there are all kinds of treadmills, like motorised and manual, treadmills can also be distinguished by whether they are folding or non-folding. Folding treadmills are great because they allow you to work out as much as you want and then simply fold up for easy storage so that your huge machine can be neatly put out of the way. Let’s face it unless you have a designated workout room, any workout machine is going to be an eyesore, so if you can get your hands on one with the folding feature you will be much better off especially when it comes to having company over. Besides, what if you decide to lay off on the working out for a bit? No one will notice if your machine is folded and put away but everyone will notice a buildup of dust on your non-folding machine because it is always out and ready to be seen.

You may think that a very high tech treadmill with all of the technological advances you could ask for may not be capable of folding up, however this could not be further from the truth. Many folding treadmills are just as advanced as their counterparts, and in some cases more advanced. However if you have a budget of more than £1500, then you may notice that most of the treadmills are overwhelmingly non-folding. When it comes to choosing whether you want a folding or non-folding treadmill consider the fact that folding treadmills from years ago were considered to be way less stable than the non-folding treadmills. Technology advances have certainly changed that, now folding and non-folding treadmills are stable no matter what, however as can be expected, non-folding treadmills will always have the slight edge. It costs a minimum of about £1000 for a high quality non-folding treadmill and surprisingly there are high quality folding treadmills with plenty of stability available for half the cost, somewhere around the £600 to £1000 range.

Remember, not all folding treadmills are equal. Lower priced treadmills will not have the stability needed for an extensive workout. The same goes for non-folding treadmills too. Most of the time the lower the cost will mean less stability it will have. If you will be light jogging and/or walking, folding treadmills around £600 will have enough stability for a medium workout. However if you hunt for discounts you can find treadmills that are capable of doing medium and high intensity workouts such as the York Evolution TV, available for a mere £500. For more intense workouts that include heavy running, you can expect to pay upwards of £800 for a folding treadmill. Again discounts mean that high spec folding treadmills suitable for intense continuous running and much more, can be purchased for under £700, such as the Strength Master MI-611. When purchasing a treadmill you should always consider the savings you are making. When looking for a folding treadmill, you should keep in mind the way that the treadmill folds as well because some machines are a lot easier to fold than others. Some fold at the touch of a button and others require a lot more effort. A folding system such as the ‘hydraulic folding system’ is recommended.

In conclusion, whether you choose a folding treadmill or non-folding treadmill should be based entirely on your needs. Folding treadmills have obvious benefits such as being able to be placed away for storage, thus saving space. They also make tasks such as cleaning easier and are a little cheaper. Non-folding treadmills tend to be slightly more stable than folding treadmills (this does not mean folding treadmills are not stable) and this may be perfect for those who have a designated fitness area/room in their house. However the downside is that they are more expensive. For the average consumer looking to save money and without extra space in their house, a folding treadmill will likely be the better option.