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Run in place without taking up a lot of space.

A person running on the Echelon Stride-6

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Shape / Jhett Thompson

Investing in an at-homecardio machineis a big decision.

Thats where compact treadmills come in.

Upon delivery, this machine washeavy, but it was super easy to set up once it was unboxed.

XTERRA Fitness TR150 Treadmill

PHOTO: Amazon

Best of all, the treadmill folded incredibly tight, taking up minimal space.

TheGYMAX Under Desk Treadmillis one no-frills solution.

Our testers found that it transitioned smoothly between speeds and inclines even a 15% incline.

Amazon GYMAX 2 in 1 Under Desk Treadmill

PHOTO: Amazon

We found it to be a two-person job.

But this effort is well worth it if you want a reliable option for all types of runs.

Membership costs about $15 to $39 per month depending on the plan.

Redliro Under Desk Treadmill Portable

PHOTO: Amazon

Yes, you could run on a compact treadmill.

“As a result, treadmills are more quad-dominant and create imbalances in the hamstring-glute function.

For this piece, Jen leaned on detailed insights from Shape editors and real-world testers.

Amazon Merax Electric Folding Treadmill

PHOTO: Amazon

Horizon Fitness 7.4 AT Treadmill

PHOTO: Horizon Fitness

BowFlex T9 Treadmill

PHOTO: BowFlex

Echelon Stride-6

PHOTO: Echelon

NordicTrack Commercial 2450

PHOTO: Nordictrack

WalkingPad X21 Double-Fold Treadmill

PHOTO: WalkingPad