The Horizon Elite 3.1T offers a considerably more advanced workout, with six preprogrammed and manual workouts that include a golf course program and one designed specifically with weight loss in mind.

The Horizon Elite 4.1 treadmill, one of most advanced of Horizon elite treadmills, provides 8 different workout programs, manual and preprogrammed, including a rolling and a race regimen. Its belt is orthopedically designed for comfort, with a top-level speed of 12 mph and an incline of up to 12%.

The top of line of Horizon Elite treadmills, Horizon 5.1T provides ten different workout programs, and a 60 inch long running track. The most durable of Horizon Elite treadmills series, it can accommodate runners up to 350 pounds.

The devices that made Current Runner's World treadmill best recommended list are True, retailing at $3795, with an overall rating of 8.1; Nordic Track, retailing at $3500, whose overall rating is 7.6; Precor; number three on treadmill best recommended list, is also priced at $3500, with a 7.3 overall rating. The fourth best is $4995 Cybex, which earned an overall rating of 7.1; Life Fitness, $3500, is rated overall at 7.0; $4495 Landice, overall rating 6.9, is next on list.