Most people buying a treadmill will be probably be faced with
choice: "Do I want a folding treadmill or a non-folding treadmill?"Folding treadmills (also called fold-up, foldable and fold-away treadmills) are a popular choice among treadmill buyers.
But apart from
obvious reason to choose a folding treadmill (to save space) - what are
REAL differences between a folding vs. non-folding treadmill? Here's a quick overview:
The main advantages to choosing a folding treadmill are:
- you save space - if you have a small home gym or space is at a premium, folding your treadmill up and/or wheeling it out of sight is a great option to have
- it makes cleaning easier - just fold it up and you can vacuum or clean
floor area under
treadmill easily
Because of these advantages, having a treadmill that folds is often seen as just another added feature to
treadmill - like an extra water bottle holder or a pair of handweights.
However there are also distinct advantages to buying a non-folding treadmill that might make you think twice before purchasing a treadmill that folds.
According to Runner's World,
most important quality of a good treadmill is stability. For example, does
treadmill feel solid and secure when you run on it? Does it wobble or shudder when you pick up your pace?