Walking Treadmill: A Treadmill Made for Walking at Home

What makes a good treadmill for walking

• Low, controllable speeds. Ours starts at 1 km/h, so you can begin slowly and build up.
• A slim, low deck. It sits under a standard desk with the handrail folded down.
• A cushioned deck. It is softer on knees and hips than tile or concrete floors.
• A remote control. You change speed without bending down or stopping.
• A clear display. The LED screen shows speed, time, distance and calories, so you can track progress.
• Easy storage. It folds flat and rolls on built-in wheels.

Walking speeds and what they feel like

These figures assume an average adult stride. Taller people reach 10,000 steps a little faster. Read more in our guide to how long 10,000 steps takes on a walking pad.

How much walking fits into a normal day

Short sessions add up. Walk for 15 to 20 minutes during a morning call, another 15 to 20 in the afternoon, and 30 minutes while you watch TV in the evening. That gets most people close to 8,000 to 10,000 steps without a separate workout.

If weight loss is your goal, our guide to how many steps a day to lose weight shows a realistic plan.

When you want more than a walk

Walking-only treadmills stop at about 6 km/h. Ours is a 2-in-1 model. Lift the handrail and it runs at up to 14 km/h, so you can add short jogging intervals and cover more steps in less time. Five minutes at 10 to 12 km/h covers roughly 900 to 1,100 steps, about twice what you cover in five minutes at 4 km/h. See running on a walking pad for sessions to try.