When you’re tall, it can feel like nothing is made for your height, doorways are too low and clothes too short. But some treadmill manufacturers have not forgotten about tall people.
Here at Treadmill Reviews, we have tested hundreds of treadmills. Our testers range in height from 5’1” to 6’4”, so we have been able to determine first-hand what treadmills are the best for tall people.
NordicTrack Has The Right Size Treadmill Belts
There are many flashier features on NordicTrack treadmills but what will really interest tall people is the treadmill belts on NordicTrack treadmills. Aside from the treadmill desks and the C700, all NordicTrack treadmills have a treadmill belt which measures 20” wide by 60” long.
In fact, the NordicTrack Commercial and Incline Trainer treadmills all have treadmill belts which measure 22” wide by 60” long. The NordicTrack Commercial 1750 is one of the most affordable treadmills with this size of the treadmill belt.
Why is treadmill belt size so important? Well, our taller testers noticed that if they used a treadmill with a belt around 55” long, they felt a bit cramped in an attempt to avoid overstriding. This problem became more pronounced if they wanted to use the incline settings.
Find ProForm Treadmills With Tall Consoles
You shouldn’t have to bend in half when you are using a treadmill. But that’s what plenty of tall people have to do when using a treadmill with a low console. Not only is it inconvenient, but it also can be dangerous if you are doing a HIIT workout or any kind of speed training.
You can find tall consoles on ProForm’s Pro series treadmills. These treadmills are all around 70” tall with tablet holders mounted at the top of the console. That way, not only can you control your workout but your tablet can be secured at a good height for you to view your screen. You can also find tall treadmill consoles and mounted tablet holders on NordicTrack treadmills.
Life Fitness Club Series Treadmills Have Longer Arms
Sometimes a workout becomes tough enough that you just need to hang onto the arms of your treadmill for a moment. But so many treadmills have stubby console arms, which means tall people feel crowded near the motor hood if they want to use the console arms.
On Life Fitness Club series treadmills, all things are premier. The console arms are long, and the belts are long. However, these treadmills can be incredibly pricey, ranging from $5,499 to $9,199.
For more potential treadmills to choose from, check out the best treadmills of 2018. The majority of them have 20” wide by 60” treadmill belts and a variety of console heights.