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No need to shell out thousands these Shape-tested affordable treadmills have everything you need.
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But if youve got champagne taste on a beer budget, youre in luck.
Plus, she adds, you don’t need to get the most premium treadmill right off the bat.
After careful analysis and scoring, these are the best budget treadmills for your at-home miles.
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Spec for spec, the Horizon Fitness T202 is comparable to more expensive name-brand models.
The console felt substantial and sturdy, and the budget treadmill folds for storage when not in use.
At around $800, we found this budget treadmill well worth the splurge.
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However, you might need to block out a full day for assembly.
While professional assembly is available for a price, the DIY route took us several hours.
But for the under-$1,000 price, we thought it performed well and felt surprisingly sturdy.
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Thanks to the soft-drop system that makes folding and unfolding a breeze, it’s also lightweight and space-saving.
While the treadmill does have an LCD display, theres no screen for shows or entertainment.
It also has convenient transport wheels so you might move it from room to room effortlessly.
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And, those who rely on aworkout playlistto get moving will love how this tread plays music, too.
There are tons of options if youre budget treadmill shopping.
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